Dell VMware ESX Server 3i Solution Manual

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Solution Guide 5IntroductionDell PowerEdge servers enabled with VMware ESX Server 3i represent thenext generation of servers designed specifically for virtualization. Through itsclose partnership with VMware, Dell is able to offer qualified VMware-basedvirtualization solutions optimized for today’s active data centers.With its hardware-like footprint, VMware ESX Server 3i offers a standards-based management solution designed for reduced deployment time,centralized management, and increased security. When coupled with energyefficient Dell PowerEdge servers, you can also take advantage of reducedpower and cooling needs, the latest in CPU technologies, reduced serverdowntime, and greater reliability.This guide will help you understand the differences between ESX Server 3iand ESX Server 3 versions of VMware’s Virtual Infrastructure 3 (VI3)products as they are deployed on Dell servers, how to deploy, manage, license,and support your solution, and Dell’s deployment best practices. Adeployment best practices checklist is also provided (see "Appendix A:Deployment Best Practices Check List" on page 26).NOTE: Although this guide will help you use your ESX Server 3i enabledPowerEdge server, you are also encouraged to review the information provided byVMware (www.vmware.com).VMware ESX Server 3i FeaturesEase of DeploymentVMware ESX Server 3i is sold as an OEM product pre-installed on Dellservers. Because ESX Server 3i is pre-installed, your server can be deployedwithin minutes by simply connecting a keyboard, monitor, and mouse, and byenabling basic Ethernet-based connectivity for management traffic; there isno need to configure local storage, install ESX from CD, or configure theserver via the service console. With server data center deployments oftenhandled by several technicians and engineers through a formal deploymentprocess, eliminating these steps may save time and simplify IT deploymentflows.