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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
VMware ESX Server 3i Features
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Ease of Deployment
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Integrated Management and Health Monitoring
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Enhanced security
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Reduced Patch Management
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Improved Reliability
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Rapid Deployment and Provisioning
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Dell Supported Configurations
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VMware Infrastructure Architecture
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Diagram Components:
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Dell-Supported VMware Infrastructure 3.5
Configurations
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Solution Deployment
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First Boot Experience (Simple Setup)
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Configuring the ESX Server 3i Software
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Management Software Installation
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Install Virtual Infrastructure Client (VI Client)
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Solution Licensing
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Licensing Methods
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Serial Number Registration and Exchange
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Image Recovery
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Appendix A: Deployment Best Practices Check List
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