This document is the installation guide for ESX and vCenter Server, providing installation steps and requirements for ESX 4.0 and vCenter Server 4.0.
This guide provides detailed instructions for installing VMware ESX 4.0 and vCenter Server 4.0. It is intended for experienced Windows or Linux system administrators who need to deploy these products in a data‑center environment.
The document covers hardware and software requirements, preparation of installation media, boot options, partitioning, database configuration for vCenter Server, licensing, link‑mode setup, and additional modules such as Update Manager and Converter. It also includes troubleshooting tips and post‑installation considerations. This manual is written in Chinese.
The guide lists the ESX hardware requirements in the "ESX 硬件要求" section.
Link‑mode installation steps are described in the "链接模式注意事项" and related sections.