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The following sections describe how to install and configure ESX Server:

• Installing the Software on the Server
  • Before You Begin
  • Installing VMware ESX Server
• Using the Setup Wizard to Configure Your Server
  • Configuring Storage for Virtual Machine Files
• Creating a New Virtual Machine
• Installing a Guest Operating System and VMware Tools
  • Installing a Guest Operating System in a Virtual Machine
  • Migrating VMware Workstation and VMware GSX Server Virtual Machines
  • Installing VMware Tools and the Network Driver in the Guest Operating System
• Preparing to Use the Remote Management Software
  • Registering Your Virtual Machines
• Installing the Remote Console Software
  • Windows XP, Windows 2000 or Windows NT 4.0
  • Linux - RPM Installer
  • Linux - Tar Installer
• Accepting the Security Certificate from ESX Server
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5
  • Netscape Navigator 4.7x on a Windows Management Workstation
• Installing Additional Hardware on the Server
• Upgrading from a Previous Version of ESX Server
  • Before You Install ESX Server 1.5
  • Upgrading from ESX Server 1.1 to ESX Server 1.5
  • Upgrading from ESX Server 1.0 to ESX Server 1.5
  • Setting File Permissions on Existing Virtual Disk Files
  • Updating Virtual Machine Configurations