Dell PowerEdge Systems Running VMware vSphere Getting Started Guide
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Contents Notes, Cautions, and Warnings...................................................................................................2 1 Getting Started With VMware vSphere...................................................................................5 Downloading The ESXi Installer Media....................................................................................................................5 Configuring ESXi On The PowerEdge System.........................................................
Getting Started With VMware vSphere This document helps you in setting up your Dell PowerEdge system running VMware vSphere for the first time. NOTE: If you had ordered VMware ESXi with your PowerEdge system, it is pre-installed on your system. The ESXi installer media is required only for the recovery of a corrupted image. If you did not order ESXi with your system, you can order the Internal Dual SD Module kit (for supported PowerEdge systems) at dell.
NOTE: By using the VMware software, you are agreeing to the VMware End User License Agreement (EULA) at vmware.com/downloads/eula. For more information on license keys and VMware software licensing configuration, see the VMware documentation at vmware.com/support/pubs. Related Information NOTE: For Dell VMware documentation, see dell.com/virtualizationsolutions. NOTE: For Dell OpenManage documentation, see dell.com/openmanagemanuals. NOTE: For all PowerEdge and Dell PowerVault documentation, go to dell.
• dellcommunity.com Knowledge Base vmware.com/support/kb Contacting Dell NOTE: Dell provides several online and telephone-based support and service options. If you do not have an active Internet connection, you can find contact information on your purchase invoice, packing slip, bill, or Dell product catalog. Availability varies by country and product, and some services may not be available in your area. To contact Dell for sales, technical support, or customer-service issues: 1. Go to dell.
