27 - Windows Server 2012 How to Install VMware ESXi (Video in Khmer)

Hello my friend! Today I show you step-by-step how to Install VMware ESXi Hypervisor for enterprise server virtualization! VMware ESXi is a bare-metal Type-1 hypervisor installed directly onto physical server hardware. It allows you to create and run multiple virtual machines (like Windows Server 2012 R2, Linux, Windows 10) on a single physical server hardware! Follow steps below with video tutorial in Khmer! Let's get started!

💡 Tip: Always enable Intel VT-x / AMD-V (Virtualization Technology) inside motherboard BIOS settings before booting VMware ESXi installer!

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Watch full step-by-step video tutorial below to see complete process in Khmer:

Step 1: Boot VMware ESXi Installer Media

1. Insert bootable USB drive containing ESXi ISO into server.
2. Power on server > press F12 (or F11/Del) to open Boot Menu > select bootable USB.
3. Installer files load into memory > press Enter on Welcome screen.
4. Press F11 to accept End User License Agreement (EULA).

💡 Tip: For lab testing inside VMware Workstation, select OS type VMware ESXi 6.x / 7.x and assign at least 4GB RAM and 2 CPU cores!

Step 2: Select Disk & Configure Root Password

1. Select target hard drive for ESXi OS installation > press Enter.
2. Select keyboard layout (example: US Default) > press Enter.
3. Type strong Root Password (minimum 7 characters with numbers & symbols) > confirm password > press Enter.
4. Press F11 to confirm installation!
5. Wait until installation reaches 100% > remove USB drive > press Enter to reboot server.

💡 Tip: Remember your ESXi root password! You need root credentials to log in to ESXi Direct Console (DCUI) and Web Client!

Step 3: Set Static IP Address & Access ESXi Host Client

1. After server reboots into yellow/grey ESXi Direct Console (DCUI) screen, press F2 > enter root password.
2. Select Configure Management Network > select IPv4 Configuration.
3. Select Set static IPv4 address:
   • IP Address: 192.168.1.200
   • Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
   • Default Gateway: 192.168.1.1
4. Press Enter > press Esc > press Y to apply changes and restart management network.
5. Open Web Browser on client PC > type https://192.168.1.200 > log in with root account!

💡 Tip: On first browser access, click Advanced > Proceed to 192.168.1.200 (unsafe) to bypass SSL certificate warning!

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Hope this tutorial help you install VMware ESXi Hypervisor easily! Practice server virtualization today. Happy learning my friends! Sharing is caring!