First things first we are
going to install ESXi Server 5.5.0. This is the baremetal hypervisor that will
run our VMs and may be one of several servers you wish to build into a cluster
managed by vCenter server to provide HA, DRS and vMotion features for VMs.
The ESXi server
installation is straightforward, at this initial stage all we need to do is get
the hypervisor installed, give it an IP address and password before proceeding
with the various steps for the vCenter Server install.
1. Check the server
hardware you are installing ESXi 5.5 onto is supported and on the VMware HCL.
2. Login to the VMware
license portal to check/upgrade/buy your vSphere licenses.
3. Read the ESXi Setup
Guide to ensure you understand the pre-requisites.
4. Download the VMware
ESXi 5.5 U1 ISO file from the VMware download area.
5. Burn the ESXi 5.5 ISO
to a CD.
6. Disconnect all Fibre
Channel connections (if any) and boot the server from the CD.
7. Boot the server from
the CD and Select "ESXi-5.5.0-20140302001-Standard-Installer"
8. When ready to install
press "Enter"
9. Read and accept the
license agreement, press F11 to accept.
10. Select the correct
storage device to install ESXi on and press "Enter"
NOTE: Ensure it is not a fiber
channel (FC) VMFS datastore or RDM! Make sure your fiber cables or disconnected
or zoning excludes this host during the install/upgrade.
There is a tendency for
local storage devices to show as remote (as in the case below). If this happens
ensure it is local storage and not a fiber channel LUN.
11. Select the
keyboard layout and press Enter.
12. Enter a secure password for the
"root" account, store it in a safe place and Press Enter.
13. Press F11 to start installing
ESXi.
Note: The install doesn't take too
long, only just enough time to make a cup of tea!
:)
14. Once the installation is complete
press Enter to reboot the ESXi server.
Your CD will be ejected at this point.
15. Once the ESXi server has booted it
will receive a DHCP lease (if applicable) you can now manage this with the
vSphere client or continue to set a static IP for management (recommended)
16. Hit F2 and enter your root
username and password.
17. Select "Configure management
network"
18. Select "IP
Configuration"
19. Change to "Static IP"
20. Enter your IP address, mask and gateway and hit
Enter.
It might also be advantageous to disable IPV6 if you
are not using it, which is enabled by default now.
21. Press escape [ESC] to get back to
the main menu.
22. You will be asked "Apply
changes and restart management network?” say yes [Y]
Note: You can set you VLAN ID in this
section too if you need.
23. Job done! You will now see you
static IP address is set and you can now manage this with the vSphere client.
24. You should also now create A
records on your DNS server for your ESXi servers.
E.g. esxi-3.vmadmin.co.in A 192.168.1.210
happy learning
Ismail Baig
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