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## How to Install VMware ESX4

Before You Begin

Obtain the following items before installation:

- The Installation and Upgrade Guide for VMware.

- A monitor, a USB keyboard, and a mouse connected to rear USB ports of the server (not required if you are installing remotely).

- A copy of the VMware installation file, located in one of the following (bootable) locations:

  - The DVD/CD-ROM drive on your server.

  - An external USB DVD/CD-ROM drive connected to the server.

  - A DVD/CD-ROM drive, or an ISO file connected through a remote console.

1. Configure the server and boot it from the distribution media as described in Booting From OS Distribution Media.

   The server boots from the distribution media.

2. Choose the interface to work with:
   - To work in graphical mode, press Enter.
   - To work in text mode, type:

         esx text

3. Complete the VMware installation.

   Refer to the Installation and Upgrade Guide to guide you through the installation process.

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