VMware VS4-ENT-PL-A Setup Guide - Page 248

vSphere Installation and Setup ESXi Autoconfiguration When you turn on the ESXi host for the first time or after resetting the configuration defaults, the host enters an autoconfiguration phase. This phase configures system network and storage devices with default settings. By default, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) configures IP, and all visible blank internal disks are formatted with the virtual machine file system (VMFS) so that virtual machines can be stored on the disks. About the Direct Console ESXi Interface Use the direct console interface for initial ESXi configuration and troubleshooting. Connect a keyboard and monitor to the host to use the direct console. After the host completes the autoconfiguration phase, the direct console appears on the monitor. You can examine the default network configuration and change any settings that are not compatible with your network environment. Key operations available to you in the direct console include: n Configuring hosts n Setting up administrative access n Troubleshooting You can also use vSphere Web Client to manage the host through vCenter Server. Table 8‑1. Navigating in the Direct Console Action Key View and change the configuration Change the user interface to high-contrast mode Shut down or restart the host Move the selection between fields Select a menu item Toggle a value Confirm sensitive commands, such as resetting configuration defaults Save and exit Exit without saving Exit system logs F2 F4 F12 Arrow keys Enter Spacebar F11 Enter Esc q Configure the Keyboard Layout for the Direct Console You can configure the layout for the keyboard that you use with the direct console. Procedure 1 From the direct console, select Configure Keyboard and press Enter. 2 Select the layout to use. 3 Press the spacebar to toggle selections on and off. 4 Press Enter. 248 VMware, Inc.