Bill H
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install vm from usb
hey guys, i have a server here with vmware esx 5.5 installed on it.
I want to install a vm (server 2012) from a USB drive plugged into the server.
How can i do this?
Thanks!
I want to install a vm (server 2012) from a USB drive plugged into the server.
How can i do this?
Thanks!
arnold
You have to configure the boot order for the VM to use Usb which you also need to present to the VM, is the uSB bootable?
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USB is bootable. If i change the boot order will the VM see the USB drive? Is there something i need to do on the ESX server?
There is nothing you need to do on the esx server, the VM needs to see the uSB as a boot source.
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i went into the bios, but i didnt see a USB drive as a boot option. I am rebooting the ESX server now to see if makes a diff.
The change is not in the BIOS of the server, but during the bootup of the VM you need to designate the USB as the boot device. Another option is to create an ISO using the USB and load this ISO as a CD/DVD replacement.
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im not sure what this means lol. I'll just transfer the iso via vsphere.
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My answer was correct. To click mouse on vmware VM's installer you must use vsphete client anyway. and that gives you an option to attach ISO or IMG to the VM.
Sure it is possible to establish USB and SCSI passthrough, but that is not necessary if you have installer ISO (like it happens with Windows enterprise versions)
Everybody assisted with false path of USB passthrough, though question started with intent to install a VM.
I suggest to accept http:#a40534006, probably giving some credit for effort where people tried to make USB pass-through work.
Sure it is possible to establish USB and SCSI passthrough, but that is not necessary if you have installer ISO (like it happens with Windows enterprise versions)
Everybody assisted with false path of USB passthrough, though question started with intent to install a VM.
I suggest to accept http:#a40534006, probably giving some credit for effort where people tried to make USB pass-through work.
Part of solution - namely uploading iso to datastore. installing by mounting ISO in client is by far simplest, especially for few machines.
Question is:-
Full Solution provided, with a comment, ISO is easier..... and an Article of how to upload the ISO to a datastore, should he wish to abandon the idea of using USB because it's too difficult.
he may have only had a USB stick and NO iso! (does not state in OP!).
I want to install a vm (server 2012) from a USB drive plugged into the server.
How can i do this?
Full Solution provided, with a comment, ISO is easier..... and an Article of how to upload the ISO to a datastore, should he wish to abandon the idea of using USB because it's too difficult.
he may have only had a USB stick and NO iso! (does not state in OP!).
Originally windows 2012 is shpped as ISO file, so easy consumable by VI as it is.
It is different:
1) straightforward - mount ISO from client - arnold, me
2) andrew - upload ISO to vmware ESXi, install from there
3) USB - yeera et al
1) straightforward - mount ISO from client - arnold, me
2) andrew - upload ISO to vmware ESXi, install from there
3) USB - yeera et al
@gheist missed a bit 2. full solution to BOOT from USB and Install!
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Andrew's is fine.