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.. _vmware-esxi-install-cl:
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|CL-ATTR| on VMware\* ESXi
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This page explains how to create a new :abbr:`VM (Virtual Machine)` and
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manually install |CL-ATTR| on the new VM with VMware ESXi 6.5.
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.. contents::
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:local:
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:depth: 1
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Overview
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`VMware ESXi`_ is a type 1 bare-metal hypervisor that runs directly on top
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of server hardware. With VMware ESXi, you can create, configure, manage, and
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run |CL| virtual machines in the cloud.
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Manually installing |CL| on a new VM gives additional configuration flexibility
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during installation. For example: alternate disk sizes, number of partitions,
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pre-installed bundles, etc.
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.. note::
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VMware also offers a type 2 hypervisor designed for the desktop environment, called `VMware Workstation Player`_. Refer to
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:ref:`vmw-player` for more information.
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Visit :ref:`image-types` to learn more about all available images.
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Download the latest |CL| installer ISO
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Get the latest |CL| installer ISO image from the `image`_ repository.
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Look for :file:`clear-[version number]-installer.iso.xz`.
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We also provide instructions for downloading and verifying a Clear Linux ISO.
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For more information, refer to :ref:`download-verify-decompress`.
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Upload the |CL| installer ISO to the VMware server
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#. Connect to the VMware server and log into an account with sufficient
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permission to create and manage VMs.
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#. Under the :guilabel:`Navigator` window, select :guilabel:`Storage`.
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See Figure 1.
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#. Under the :guilabel:`Datastores` tab, click the :guilabel:`Datastore browser`
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button.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-1.png
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:scale: 100 %
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Navigator > Storage
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Figure 1: VMware ESXi - Navigator > Storage
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#. Click the :guilabel:`Create directory` button and name the directory `ISOs`.
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See Figure 2.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-2.png
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:scale: 100 %
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Datastore > Create directory
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Figure 2: VMware ESXi - Datastore > Create directory
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#. Select the newly-created directory and click the :guilabel:`Upload` button.
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See Figure 3.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-3.png
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:scale: 100 %
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Datastore > Upload ISO
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Figure 3: VMware ESXi - Datastore > Upload ISO
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#. Select the decompressed |CL| installer ISO file :file:`clear-[version number]-installer.iso`
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and upload it.
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Create and configure a new VM
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In this section, you will create a new VM, configure its basic parameters such
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as drive size, number of CPUs, memory size, and then attach the |CL| installer ISO.
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#. Under the :guilabel:`Navigator` window, select :guilabel:`Virtual Machines`.
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See Figure 4.
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#. In the right window, click the :guilabel:`Create / Register VM` button.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-4.png
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Navigator > Virtual Machines
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Figure 4: VMware ESXi - Navigator > Virtual Machines
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#. On the :guilabel:`Select creation type` step:
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#. Select the :guilabel:`Create a new virtual machine` option.
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See Figure 5.
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#. Click the :guilabel:`Next` button.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-5.png
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Create a new virtual machine
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Figure 5: VMware ESXi - Create a new virtual machine
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#. On the :guilabel:`Select a name and guest OS` step:
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#. Give the new VM a name in the :guilabel:`Name` field. See Figure 6.
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#. Set the :guilabel:`Compatibility` option to :guilabel:`ESXi 6.5 virtual machine`.
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#. Set the :guilabel:`Guest OS family` option to :guilabel:`Linux`.
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#. Set the :guilabel:`Guest OS version` option to :guilabel:`Other 3.x or later Linux (64-bit)`.
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#. Click the :guilabel:`Next` button.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-6.png
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Give a name and select guest OS type
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Figure 6: VMware ESXi - Give a name and select guest OS type
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#. On the :guilabel:`Select storage` step:
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#. Accept the default option.
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#. Click the :guilabel:`Next` button.
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#. On the :guilabel:`Customize settings` step:
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#. Click the :guilabel:`Virtual Hardware` button. See Figure 7.
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#. Expand the :guilabel:`CPU` setting and enable :guilabel:`Hardware virtualization` by
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checking :guilabel:`Expose hardware assisted virtualization to the guest OS`.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-7.png
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Enable hardware virtualization
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Figure 7: VMware ESXi - Enable hardware virtualization
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#. Set :guilabel:`Memory` size to 2048MB (2GB). See Figure 8.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-8.png
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Set memory size
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Figure 8: VMware ESXi - Set memory size
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.. note::
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The |CL| installer ISO needs a minimum of 2GB of RAM to work properly.
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You can reduce the memory size after the installation completes if you want,
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because a minimum |CL| installation can function on as little as 128MB of RAM.
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See :ref:`system-requirements` for more details.
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#. Set :guilabel:`Hard disk 1` to the desired capacity. See Figure 9.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-9.png
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Set hard disk size
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Figure 9: VMware ESXi - Set hard disk size
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A minimum |CL| installation can exist on 600MB of drive space.
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See :ref:`system-requirements` for more details.
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#. Attach the |CL| installer ISO. For the :guilabel:`CD/DVD Drive 1` setting,
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click the drop-down list to the right of it and select the :guilabel:`Datastore ISO file`
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option. Then select the |CL| installer ISO :file:`clear-[version number]-installer.iso`
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that you previously uploaded to the VMware server. See Figure 10.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-10.png
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Set CD/DVD to boot installer ISO
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Figure 10: VMware ESXi - Set CD/DVD to boot installer ISO
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#. Click the :guilabel:`Next` button.
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#. Click the :guilabel:`Finish` button.
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Install |CL| into the new VM
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#. Power on the VM.
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#. Under the :guilabel:`Navigator` window, select :guilabel:`Virtual Machines`.
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See Figure 11.
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#. In the right window, select the newly-created VM.
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#. Click the :guilabel:`Power on` button.
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#. Click on the icon representing the VM to bring it into view and maximize
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its window.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-11.png
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Navigator > Virtual Machines > Power on VM
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Figure 11: VMware ESXi - Navigator > Virtual Machines > Power on VM
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#. Follow the :ref:`install-on-target-start` guide to complete the installation of
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|CL|.
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#. After the installation is complete, follow the |CL| instruction to reboot it.
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This will restart the installer again.
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Reconfigure the VM's settings to boot the newly-installed |CL|
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After |CL| has been installed using the installer ISO, it must be detached so
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it will not run again. Also, in order to boot the newly-installed |CL|, you must
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enable UEFI support.
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#. Power off the VM.
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#. Click the :guilabel:`Actions` button - located on the top-right corner
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of the VM's windows - and go to the :guilabel:`Power` setting and
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select the :guilabel:`Power off` option. See Figure 12.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-12.png
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Actions > Power off
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Figure 12: VMware ESXi - Actions > Power off
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#. Edit the VM settings.
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#. Click the :guilabel:`Actions` button again and select :guilabel:`Edit settings`.
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See Figure 13.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-13.png
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Actions > Edit settings
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Figure 13: VMware ESXi - Actions > Edit settings
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#. Disconnect the CD/DVD to stop it from booting the |CL| installer ISO again.
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#. Click the :guilabel:`Virtual Hardware` button. See Figure 14.
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#. For the :guilabel:`CD/DVD Drive 1` setting, uncheck the
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:guilabel:`Connect` checkbox.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-14.png
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Disconnect the CD/DVD drive
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Figure 14: VMware ESXi - Disconnect the CD/DVD drive
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#. |CL| needs UEFI support in order to boot. Enable it.
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#. Click the :guilabel:`VM Options` button. See Figure 15.
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#. Expand the :guilabel:`Boot Options` setting.
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#. For the :guilabel:`Firmware` setting, click the drop-down list to the right
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of it and select the :guilabel:`EFI` option.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-15.png
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Set boot firmware to EFI
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Figure 15: VMware ESXi - Set boot firmware to EFI
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#. Click the :guilabel:`Save` button.
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Power on the VM and boot |CL|
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After configuring the settings above, power on the VM.
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#. Under the :guilabel:`Navigator` window, select :guilabel:`Virtual Machines`.
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See Figure 16.
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#. In the right window, select the VM.
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#. Click the :guilabel:`Power on` button.
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#. Click on the icon representing the VM to bring it into view and maximize
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its window.
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.. figure:: figures/vmware-esxi/vmware-esxi-install-cl-16.png
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:alt: VMware ESXi - Navigator > Virtual Machines > Power on VM
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Figure 16: VMware ESXi - Navigator > Virtual Machines > Power on VM
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.. _VMware ESXi: https://www.vmware.com/products/esxi-and-esx.html
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.. _VMware Workstation Player: https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation-player.html
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.. _image: https://cdn.download.clearlinux.org/image/
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