VMware: vSphere 5.1 VDI

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Install VMware ESXi Hypervisor

  • Install the VMware ESXi Hypervisor from ISO (or network deployment) to a bare metal system. Very little user interaction is required during the installation. Only basic info will be requested:
    • Disk to use for installation
    • Password

Manage with vSphere Client

  • Download and install the vSphere Client for Windows (Mac and Linux versions not available at the time of writing)
  • Open vSphere Client and enter:
    • IP Address of ESXi server
    • Username of root
    • Password as defined during the install of ESXi server

Enable SSH