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Installing a VMware operating system

The wizard provides a step by step guidance for installing an operating system. Follow the instructions on the screen and the tips listed below to install a VMware operating system.

  1. Drive Selection

    Figure 1. Drive Selection step (for VMware)
    Drive Selection step (for VMware)

    Attention
    The selected drive will be formatted during the installation. Back up all data on it before the installation.
    Note
    The drivers will be installed automatically after the OS installation. It is recommended to restart your server to ensure that all installed drivers take effect.

  2. OS Selection

    Figure 2. OS Selection step (for VMware)
    OS Selection step (for VMware)

    The IP address is made up of four parts separated by dots. The following table lists the valid value range for each part.

    IP AddressPart 1Part 2Part 3Part 4
    Valid values1 – 2230 – 2550 – 2550 – 255

  3. Installation Settings

    Figure 3. Installation Settings step for VMware)
    Installation Settings step (for VMware)

    Root Password: You can change your root password later from the operating system.

  4. Summary

    Figure 4. Summary step (for VMware)
    Summary step (for VMware)

    If you want to change some settings, click Previous button until you return to the page where you can make the changes.

    If you want to export the operating system installation settings to a response file, refer to Exporting an operating-system-installation response file.

    Click Next button. The installation process starts. Wait until the installation is completed.