HP VMware ESXi 4.1 and Updates Getting Started Guide Abstract This guide is intended to provide setup information for HP VMware ESXi.
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2 Overview Thank you for downloading HP VMware ESXi 4.1 and updates. HP has seamlessly integrated VMware ESXi, delivering active HP ProLiant management and consolidated lifecycle management for a consistent, reliable ProLiant experience. HP CIM (Common Information Module) providers proactively surface hardware monitoring data to deliver the most up-to-date server state information possible. HP CIM providers and VMware ESXi provide active hardware management using HP SIM (Systems Insight Manager).
VMware vSphere includes the following components: • Virtual machine—A virtual machine is a software-based computer capable of running an operating system such as Microsoft® Windows® or GNU/Linux as if the operating system is installed on a physical machine. • Host—A host is a physical machine running platform virtualization software such as ESXi. Hosts provide processor, memory, storage, and network resources for one or more virtual machines.
3 Configuration HP recommends upgrading to the latest ProLiant firmware revisions. For more information, see the server documentation available at http://www.hp.com/go/server/firmware/updates VMware ESXi 4.1 only supports the following installation destinations: • Any HP-supported hard drive • Secure Digital (SD) memory card • Flash media (USB flash drive) NOTE: A flash device hosting ESXi should not be used to store any other data.
d. e. 7. To modify the boot order, select the device you want to move, and then press Enter. A menu appears to change the device boot order. Ensure the flash media is set to boot before the hard drive. Enable CPU virtualization. For CPU-specific virtualization capabilities, you can select Intel® Virtualization Technology or AMD® Virtualization. You must perform this step for supporting Windows® 64-bit operating systems and all guest 64-bit operating systems such as Linux. a.
4 Installation Installing the software image locally 1. 2. Place the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, and then boot the server. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Installing the software image remotely using iLO 2 or iLO 3 1. Verify that the server has the appropriate iLO 2 or iLO 3 license to use Virtual Media, open a web browser on your local machine, and then log in to iLO 2 or iLO 3. HP Blade System c-Class server blades include a license for Virtual Media.
5 Activating the standalone license When downloading the ESXi image from HP or VMware, the installation ISO includes a trial serial number. To obtain a permanent license serial number: 1. Register at the VMware website https://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/. 2. Download the serial number. 3. Use the vSphere Client to insert the license serial number.
6 Upgrading to a full license If you purchase a license for VMware vSphere Essentials, Essentials Plus, Standard, Advanced, Enterprise or Enterprise Plus or their respective Acceleration kits, follow the instructions included in your package to redeem and apply the license.
7 Updating VMware ESXi 4.1 Updates and patches for VMware ESXi are provided and delivered by VMware. These updates and patches include the latest ESXi software from VMware as well as updated CIM providers from HP. The updates and patches are delivered and installed by VMware Update Manager (VUM). For more information on this process, see the VUM Administration Guide. 12 Updating VMware ESXi 4.
8 Recovering from a system failure If you encounter a system failure and need to reinstall the software, see "Installing HP VMware ESXi 4.1 and updates." IMPORTANT: Using the installation CD completely erases all existing data and user configuration. All preconfigured settings, user data and license information is lost. After reinstalling the software you must reapply your licenses.
