How Can I Create a VM From an ISO?

[Carlos201110141]

I just installed VMware ESXi 4.1.0 on a server and then downloaded the vSphere client to login to the server. I created a Linux (Debian 5 64-bit) VM profile but I have the Linux ISO file on my PC which I have vSphere client installed on. How can I tell my new VM machine to boot from the ISO that is physically located on my PC? Is there a way I can browse to my PC using the vSphere client or must I burn the ISO to a CD-R and physically place it in the CD-ROM on the host system so I can begin my Linux install?

Thanks for any assistance!

[VTsukanov]

You can choose the ISO image on your PC. Click with your right mouse button on vm - Edit settings ... - select CD/DVD Drive on the right panel - Client Device in the left panel - OK. Power on the vm - press CD/DVD connection button on the toolbar - select the needed ISO image

[weinstein5]

you will need to make sure the ISO file is accessible to the ESXi host by moving it to a VMFS datastore or NFS dayastore that is accessible to the ESXi host - then follow the instructions here - on how to install form an ISO image -

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[KamilAzmer]

I created a Linux (Debian 5 64-bit) VM profile but I have the Linux ISO file on my PC which I have vSphere client installed on. How can I tell my new VM machine to boot from the ISO that is physically located on my PC?

You may upload your ISO to your datastore by using the VI Client

To upload the ISO :-

• Open your VI Client --> Click on your Datastore and Browse --> Upload file and choose your ISO.

To mount the ISO :-

• Select your VM --> Edit Settings --> Choose CD ROM --> Select on Datastore ISO file --> Browse your Datastore which your upload --> Select the ISO --> OK

Thank you :smileyhappy: