Note: To configure the datastore to use ISO images, the VMware hypervisor must first be installed on the server s you wish to use.
To begin, log in to your ESXi host and click on the datastore button to access the volumes stored on the host server Figure A. Clicking on the Datastore Browser button will open a new window Figure B , allowing access to the file structure.
Though you may add your ISO files anywhere within the file structure, it is a good practice to keep them in a separate folder for ease of management Figure C. To create a new directory, click on the Create Directory button and provide a name for the new folder.
After navigating the browser and locating the ISO, it will be uploaded to the datastore and stored for future use. Click the Close button to return to the console after verifying that the file has uploaded completely Figure D , Figure E. Then, click on Actions Edit settings Figure F.
The configuration screen will open in a separate window, allowing you to modify settings for one or many VMs. If installing an operating system, when powering on the VM it will automatically boot the ISO and begin the installation process. Is there something we missed? Do you have any favorite configuration tips for VMware? Please share them with us in the comments section below. He brings 19 years of experience and multiple certifications from seve Editor's Picks. You can also create a new folder by clicking on the new folder icon.
Once you have chosen the upload folder, right click on the cylindrical like icon with arrow facing up on the Datastore Browser menu bar,. Select upload file. When you click ulpoad file , file manager wizard on your local machine opens up. Navigate to the location of the ISO file and select the iso to upload. Click Open to upload the iso file to your iso folder on the ESXi datastore. When you click Open , the selected ISO file begins to upload and you can see the upload progress.
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