Dell VMware ESXi 5.x Getting Started Guide

Dell PowerEdge Systems Running VMware vSphere Getting Started Guide

Notes, Cautions, and Warnings

NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your computer.

CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates either potential damage to hardware or loss of data and tells you how to avoid the problem.

WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death.

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Virtual SMP

vMotion

is a registered trademark of International Business Machines

IBM

vCenter

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vSphere

are registered trademarks or

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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..........................................................................................................5

Related Information..................................................................................................................................................6

Technical Support Resources............................................................................................................................6

Discussion Forums.............................................................................................................................................6

Knowledge Base................................................................................................................................................7

Contacting Dell.........................................................................................................................................................7

Locating Your System Service Tag...........................................................................................................................7

Documentation Feedback.........................................................................................................................................7

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