I'm relatively new to VMware on Dell hardware. The closest thing I find to a customized image is the "VMware ESXi 5.1 Update 1 Recovery Image" (http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19/driverdetails?driverid=RD5JN). I assumed it to be ESXi 5.1 Update 1 with the preferred Dell specifc driver packages. I planned to use this for new installs feeling it would include the latest drivers for my Dell M620 and M820s and would be preferrable to the base VMware image.
- Is this the preferred media for installing to these blades?
- The description says "This ISO image should be used only to recover/reinstall VMware ESXi image to SD Card/USB Key on Dell Supported Platforms."
- I'm confused by the specification of "only" recover/reinstall and not install.
- Also confused by the mention of only SD Card and USB Key to the apparent exclusion of standard hard drives.
I've installed with it as a test and it seems fine but I'm uncomfortable with the description.I'd appreciate any additional information or insight from those supporting ESXi in Dell shops.