HP VMware ESXi 5.0 U1 and Updates Getting Started Guide

8 Recovering from a system failure
If you encounter a system failure and need to reinstall the software, see “Installation” (page 10)
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.
14 Recovering from a system failure