Using an OS restore CD on your ESX or ESXi Server to boot your virtual computer

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Last Updated October 19, 2013

After you configure a virtual computer on ESX Server or ESXi Server, you can use an OS restore CD or ISO image as your bootstrap media.

To use an OS restore CD on your ESX or ESXi Server to boot your virtual computer

Insert the OS restore disk into your ESX or ESXi Server's CD drive.
Click Edit virtual machine settings.
On the Hardware tab, select CD/DVD Drive 1.
Choose Host Device and choose CD.
Check Connect at power on and click OK.
Click the power on virtual machine icon.
The virtual machine now reboots from the CD drive.
Click the Disconnect CD/DVD button and remove the disk from your drive to prevent the system from performing another OS restore.
Symantec recommends that you disconnect your boot media immediately after the initial boot process to avoid a future accidental OS restore.
Once the installation process is complete, turn off the computer through the client and edit your computer settings.
On the Hardware tab, select CD/DVD Drive 1.
Uncheck Connect at power on and click OK.
Restart your computer to begin the Symantec Messaging Gateway boot sequence.
See Installing the Symantec Messaging Gateway product.

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