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pandaman333
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Contributor
‎08-02-2008 03:01 PM

Installing ESXi 3.5 Through Remote Desktop

I have remote desktop access and I was wondering if this is possible and can it be done. Some suggestions please. I have been combing the forums for hours and have not found a viable solution.

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java_cat33
Virtuoso
Virtuoso
‎08-02-2008 03:14 PM

You will need access to a console (HP ilO for example), or physically connect to the console.

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pandaman333
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‎08-02-2008 03:16 PM

can you please explain the process and how i would go about doing this?

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java_cat33
Virtuoso
Virtuoso
‎08-02-2008 03:17 PM

What type of server are you installing 3i on?

Do you have physical access to this server?

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pandaman333
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‎08-02-2008 03:19 PM

remote desktop access. I think i can get KVM over IP

it is a windows 2003 x64

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java_cat33
Virtuoso
Virtuoso
‎08-02-2008 03:29 PM

You need to install ESXi 3.5 on a server that does not have an OS installed. If the server you install ESXi 3.5 on has a KVM connected to it - you should be able to perform the install via your KVM over IP.

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pandaman333
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‎08-02-2008 03:38 PM

How would I go about doing this?

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java_cat33
Virtuoso
Virtuoso
‎08-02-2008 04:04 PM

Go about doing what? KVM over IP? Have a look on the web for info in regards to the KVM you use.

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Dave_Mishchenko
Immortal
Immortal
‎08-02-2008 04:56 PM

ESXi runs on bare metal and does not require a host OS like is required with VMware Server. The ISO image that you download is a bootable CD. You stick it in the host and boot to CD. The install is fairly quick and painless (assuming ESXi can see all the hardware - see an install video here - http://www.vm-help.com/esx/esx3i/ESX_3i_install/ESX_3i_install.html.

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