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karim092
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logs are stored on non-persistent storage. in the installation step

Hi 

i get this problem when i wanna install esxi 7 or esxi 6,5 on vmware workstation pro  17 . 

The Problem is showen before the installation of esxi start. 

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pmichelli
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You need to set the scratch location to a new folder other than the boot device.

https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/1033696

Google is your friend here 

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karim092
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i try every possible way , no solution so far

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Melcu
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I have the same error when i try to install Esxi 7.0.3 on a fresh hard drive.

The SD card i had running until last week sundly stopped working. 

Any update on this issue ?

I try swapping hard drives error is still there.

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Melcu
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Manage to solve it doing a new install using a real keyboard and real monitor while before i try to do it remotely via ILO.

Hope is gonna help someone.

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karim092
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im working with envirment virtual , vmware

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Melcu
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We are talking about installation. There is not env variable during that.

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