How To Install VMware ESX Server 3.5 From a Remote CD or Remote ISO Image

To Install VMware ESX Server 3.5 From a Remote CD or Remote ISO Image:

1. Locate your VMware ESX Server installation CD/DVD or the equivalent ISO image.

2. Connect to the ILOM service processor web interface.

3. Select the Remote Control tab, then the Mouse Mode Settings tab.

4. Select the Redirection tab.

5. Click the Launch Redirection button to start the JavaRConsole application.

6. Log in to the JavaRConsole.

7. Start keyboard and mouse redirection.

Select Keyboard and Mouse in the Devices menu.

8. Start CD/DVD redirection.

From the JavaRConsole Devices menu, you can redirect the CD in two ways:

• If you are installing a physical CD-ROM into the remote console CD drive, insert the CD-ROM into the drive and select CD-ROM.
• If you are using an ISO image installed on the remote console, select CD-ROM Image and provide the location.

 

Note - Depending on the number of USB devices in use, you may be prompted for the install location or device. This deviates from the normal installation. To continue installation under these circumstances, select CD-ROM Image. Then, when prompted to select a device driver, select Linux USB Driver.

 

9. Refer to the Installation and Upgrade Guide for VMware Infrastructure to guide you through the installation process.

From your network-connected system go to http://www.vmware.com/support/pubs/vi_pubs.html.

10. Identify the specific network interface for the Sun Blade X6240 server module.

In the service console window on the Sun Blade X6240 server module, identify the available network configuration alternatives.

11. Update the ESX Server 3.5 software with the latest updates and patches, if necessary.

See Updating the VMware Server 3.5 Software With Updates and Patches

 

Note - Installing all critical and security patches is recommended for best performance.

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