VMware ESXi 5 installation graphic tutorial

In the virtualization field, VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft all have good solutions. In the field of server virtualization, VMware is a leader. You Xia (www.2cto.com) also installed a platform today, share with you.

VMware virtualization products are available for individuals and small enterprises, including Workstation, ESXi (vSphere, free version), and VMware Server (free version, since Workstation and VMware Server need to be installed on the operating system such as Windows or Linux, ESXi is embedded with the operating system and free of charge, so it became the first choice for you.

: Https://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/index.php? P = free-esxi5 & lp = default (you need to register an account)

The following describes how to install VMware ESXi 5 in the VMware Workstation version. In the future, you want to buy a machine to install it, and the performance is much better, otherwise, you may need to open a few laptops.

Create a virtual machine, you can choose the system is VMware ESXi, then adjust the processor, and select the following "virtualization Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI" option.



If you do not select this option, an error will be reported during the installation process ...... The system prompts that you must use a dual-core processor to support hardware virtualization.



Okay, turn on the Virtual Machine Power After configuration, the first interface, select "ESXi-5 (Version)-standard Installer" installation:



Here, of course, press enter to confirm:



If you agree to the authorization agreement, click F11 to proceed to the next step:



If you select disk installation (or upgrade), the storage device can be either local or remote. Here, only the local VMware can be selected (the hard disk selection is small, and 40 GB is not enough, you can choose more)



Select the keyboard layout. The default setting is OK.



Enter the password, enter the password again, and press enter to confirm:



Continue, F11 installation:



After a while, the installation is complete. Remove the installation disc and press enter to restart.



In fact, the installation of www.2cto.com VMware ESXi5 has been completed. I don't know if you noticed it. We didn't configure network information or even enter the root account password! Of course, the following is the step. Is the main interface after the startup, displays the current version of the system, hardware configuration, management tools (here obtained by DHCP ), f2 can configure the system or view logs, and F12 can disable or restart the system.



Enter the root password after F2, Which is empty by default. Remember to modify it after entering!



The first step on the main configuration page is Configure Password:



Then select Configure Management Network configuration Management Network, set static IP (second line), enter IP address, subnet mask, Default Gateway:



Enter the DNS address:



Return to the main interface, Select Restart Management Network to Restart the Management Network, so that the previous configuration takes effect, you can open the browser and enter the address to download the Management tool! As you can see, Download the vSphere Client below and install it.



Open the Installed VMware vSphere Client, enter the ESXi address, account, and password, and log on. Now you can enjoy the convenience of VMware ESXi 5!

The browser or vSphere Client cannot connect to ESXi. Don't worry. Check whether the network adapter in your VMware Workstation has selected "bridging ".

Author: Zhang baichuan (Network Ranger)
Website: http://www.youxia.org