Dell VMware ESX Server 3i Solution Manual

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Solution Guide 15Configuring the ESX Server 3i SoftwareThe following section describes how to edit the ESX server host settings viathe DCUI. The DCUI can be used to:• Configure keyboard language• Set/modify DCUI Password• Configure/test/reset Management Services• Enable/disable Lock Down Mode• View Dell Support information• View ESX system logs• Restart ESX Management Services• Reset customized settingsConfigure Keyboard LanguageThe DCUI supports keyboard languages/styles English (default), French,German, Japanese, and Russian.Dell strongly recommends setting the keyboard language before setting theESX password. Setting the password and then changing the keyboardlanguage may result in loss of the ability to log in to the DCUI again. If thisshould happen, you may need to reimage your internal storage device furtherresulting in the loss of your settings. Please contact Dell support if you findyourself in this situation.To set the keyboard language:1 At the main ESX Server 3i host screen (see Figure 6 or Figure 7), press to enter the configuration screen.2 Scroll down to Configure Keyboard, and then press .3 Select your keyboard language, then press the key several times tolog out of the DCUI.Password ConfigurationThe DCUI supports the configuration of a password to control access to theESX host settings; Dell strongly recommends setting a password to ensureonly authorized persons gain access to your ESX host.