Installing the ESXi platform

Applies to

Data Security v7.6.x

Installing the ESXi platform

1.	Download the version of ESXi that you want to use from www.vmware.com.

2.	Once the download is complete, burn the download file to a CD.

3.	On the machine that will host your VMware server, insert the ESX Server CD into the CD drive

4.	Set the BIOS to boot from the CD.

5.	Follow the instructions in the installer to complete the installation process.

6.	When the installation has finished, remove the CD and reboot the host machine.