best way to roll out 50 ESXi hosts

[JASON GODFREY]

hi we have 50 remote locations and are looking to send out 50 ESXi hosts to remote locations

What is my quickest way to get ESXi installed and configured.

They are all using local disk and version 6.x

Would it be using Auto Deploy?

[SupreetK]

Yes, Auto Deploy (with Stateful Installation) might be the best option :smileyhappy:

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[rchaubey]

See below article ----

https://esxsi.com/2016/07/19/auto-deploy-install/

[RickVerstegen]

I suggest to use Auto Deploy with host profiles.

[HassanAlKak88]

Hello,

The Auto Deploy is the good idea to do that, kindly find the following helpful articles:

Auto Deploy Configuration in vSphere 6 – Virtual Reality

https://esxsi.com/2016/07/19/auto-deploy-install/

Prepare Your System for vSphere Auto Deploy

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[JASON GODFREY]

next question ,

what if we are using free ESXi version.

Any way to automate the rollout?

[SupreetK]

If you don't have Enterprise license, you can use kickstart installation -

Completely Automated ESXi Deployment - Michael Lustfield​

https://www.techcrumble.net/2017/08/esxi-kickstart-installation-scripted-weasel-installation/​

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