March, 2010
RAID Configuration
RAID stands for Redundant Array of Independent Disks. RAID is a method of combining several hard drives into one unit. It offers fault tolerance and higher throughput levels than a single hard drive or group of independent hard drives. RAID levels 0,1, 10 and 5 are the most popular. RAID Calculator https://www.icc-usa.com/raid-calculator Parity is …
Install vCenter Server
Requirement The computer name must consist of fewer than 15 characters The system must be joined to a domain, and not a workgroup A supported database must be already created, unless using the bundled SQL Server Express Edition A valid DSN must exist to allow vCenter to connect to the created database The vCenter Server …
Installing and configuring vCenter Server
Preparation for Installation vCenter Server acts as a central management point for managing ESX and ESXi hosts, and additional components like the Guided Consolidation Service, vCenter Update manager, and user permissions. Installing vCenter Server can be distinguished into three steps Ensure that our system is capable of running vCenter Server Install vCenter Server and any …
Install ESX and ESXi
The GUI is probably most used method for installation. Steps to install: Insert CD into CD drive and reboot the server Choose Install ESX In Graphical mode Click next on the welcome screen and Hardware compatibility guide Click Next and accept EULA screen Select keyboard type and click next Select Yes on the custom drivers …