Install ESXi on the same VLAN as VM traffic

I know it is advisable to separate your network management, but in this case we do not have a VLAN additional to devote to this.

What to look out for when you use the same VLAN to install ESXi (network management) like some of my virtual machines?

Also, I downloaded ESXi installable 4.1; I still need the local disks on my correct server install?

The reason of VLAN in your example would be more for safety. Using a separate physical NIC for different traffic (management, vmotion, etc.) is more about performance, although a separate network offers security. If all goes well in your network design, you create a secure network that isolates the management and storage of regular network traffic traffic.

ESXi can be installed directly on a USB flash drive. It's a support install destination from the installation CD.

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