This guide describes how to install VMware vSphere ESX and vCenter Server. ESX is a virtualization platform that allows you to convert physical servers into virtual servers, and vCenter Server is a centralized management solution that can be used to manage and monitor ESX hosts.
The guide provides step‑by‑step instructions for installing VMware ESX 4.0 and vCenter Server 4.0, covering hardware and software requirements, installation media preparation, and boot options. It also details post‑installation tasks such as licensing, database configuration, and linking multiple vCenter Server instances.
Additional sections cover managing licenses, installing optional modules (Update Manager, Converter, Guided Consolidation), and troubleshooting common issues. The document is intended for experienced Windows or Linux system administrators who manage data‑center environments. This manual is written in Chinese.
See the "ESX 硬件要求" section on page 3 for the detailed hardware requirements.
Download the installer and follow the steps in the "安装 vCenter Server" section (pages 85‑86).