Step-by-step: Installing ESXi as a virtual machine

by Selena Frye  |  November 19, 2010, 10:35am PST  |  Image 9 of 14

Add custom settings

At the completion of the wizard, be sure to select the "Edit the virtual machine settings before completion" to add in the custom settings required for a virtual ESXi server. This will add in the mapping to the CD-ROM for the ESXi installation as well as set the special option to allow the host to run as an ESXi server.

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Selena has been at TechRepublic since 2002. She is currently a Senior Editor with a background in technical writing, editing, and research. She edits Data Center, Linux and Open Source, Apple in the Enterprise, The Enterprise Cloud, Web Designer and IT Security blogs.
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