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How do I setup a home VMware lab?

Select Store virtual disk as a single file.

1. Specify Disk File. Place your virtual disk in the directory specified as the VM location. In this case, the D:\VMware home lab\ESXi6-7a\ESXi6-7a. vmdk is used.
2. Ready to Create Virtual Machine. Check your VM settings and click Finish to create the VM.

How do I create an ESXi server?

1. Download and Burn the ESXi Installer ISO Image to a CD or DVD.
2. Format a USB Flash Drive to Boot the ESXi Installation or Upgrade.
3. Create a USB Flash Drive to Store the ESXi Installation Script or Upgrade Script.
4. Create an Installer ISO Image with a Custom Installation or Upgrade Script.
5. Network Booting the ESXi Installer.

How do you set up a virtual lab?

Creating Virtual Lab

1. Launch the New Virtual Lab wizard.
2. Specify a virtual lab name and description.
3. Select a host.
4. Select a datastore.
5. Set up a proxy appliance.
6. Select networking mode.
7. Create isolated networks.
8. Specify network settings.

How do I create a VM in vSphere?

A new virtual machine wizard opens.

1. Select a creation type. Click Create a new virtual machine because you need to create a new VM from scratch.
2. Select a name and folder.
3. Select a compute resource.
4. Select storage.
5. Select compatibility.
6. Select a guest OS.
7. Customize hardware.
8. Ready to complete.

How do I make a virtual machine from scratch?

To create a new virtual machine in Fall Creators Update:

1. Open Hyper-V Quick Create from the start menu.
2. Select an operating system or choose your own by using a local installation source. If you want to use your own image to create the virtual machine, select Local Installation Source.
3. Select “Create Virtual Machine”

Where is ESXi installed?

Configuration > Hardware > Storage > Change to Devices view. For each device, look down under device details, Primary Partitions, and look for the device that lists several partitions, including several “Legacy MBR” and a “VMware Diagnostic” partition. This should be the device that ESXi is installed on.