Install centos6.4 of the data store
Hello
Does anyone know how can I install centos 6.4 on vm. I have the file iso centos on centos6.4_2.iso and vmware server /vmfs/volumes/isos/centos6.4_1.iso
I selected vm - material - cd/dvd-> iso datastore stressed the centos6.4 - 1.ISO, then connect to option is under
When I start the VM in a single step, he asks where is the binary located [cd/dvd, nfs, hard drive mounting and url] how can I tell the virtual machine it needs to install from the data store [which is on vmware server 5.x]
-Sagar
Hello
during the installation process will be o.s. installed from cd/DVD, as in the physical environment and it is not necessary specify a data store location. I think you may have an invalid ISO. Check its integrity...
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