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Page 4 - Navigating in the HTML document

1 Navigation tips Navigating in the HTML document To navigate through the documentation sequentially: • Click the Next arrow () for the next topic • Click Previous arrow () for the previous topic Navigating using the Internet browser toolbar: • To return to the last page you viewed, click the Back b...

Page 5 - Overview; ) and register to obtain the serial number license.

2 Overview Thank you for downloading HP VMware ESXi 4.1 and updates. HP has seamlessly integratedVMware ESXi, delivering active HP ProLiant management and consolidated lifecycle managementfor a consistent, reliable ProLiant experience. HP CIM (Common Information Module) providers proactively surface...

Page 7 - Configuration; ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide

3 Configuration HP recommends upgrading to the latest ProLiant firmware revisions. For more information, see theserver documentation available at http://www.hp.com/go/server/firmware/updates NOTE: For more information related to RBSU, see the ROM-Based Setup Utility User Guide . VMware ESXi 4.1 only...

Page 9 - Installation; Virtual Media

4 Installation Installing the software image locally 1. Place the installation CD into the CD-ROM drive, and then boot the server. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation. Installing the software image remotely using iLO 2, iLO 3 or iLO 4 1. Verify that the server has the ap...

Page 10 - Register at the VMware website

5 Activating the standalone license When downloading the ESXi image from HP or VMware, the installation ISO includes a trial serialnumber. To obtain a permanent license serial number:1. Register at the VMware website https://www.vmware.com/tryvmware/ . 2. Download the serial number. 3. Use the vSphe...

Page 11 - Upgrading to a full license

6 Upgrading to a full license If you purchase a license for VMware vSphere Essentials, Essentials Plus, Standard, Advanced,Enterprise or Enterprise Plus or their respective Acceleration kits, follow the instructions includedin your package to redeem and apply the license. 11

Page 12 - VUM Administration Guide

7 Updating VMware ESXi 4.1 Updates and patches for VMware ESXi are provided and delivered by VMware. These updatesand patches include the latest ESXi software from VMware as well as updated CIM providers fromHP. The updates and patches are delivered and installed by VMware Update Manager (VUM). Form...

Page 13 - Recovering from a system failure

8 Recovering from a system failure If you encounter a system failure and need to reinstall the software, see Installing HP VMware ESXi4.1 and updates. IMPORTANT: Using the installation CD completely erases all existing data and user configuration. All preconfigured settings, user data and license in...