Installation of ESX 3.5 script

Is it possible to script ESX 3.5 installation?

I know that people use kickstart or in some cases, use third-party tools.  I found this link:

http://www.VMware.com/support/esx21/doc/esx21install_script_setup_install.html#1088371

The earlier version of ESX as ESX 2.1 had a tool, but I do not see in ESX 3.5.

Does anyone know if VMware has any kind of tools or resources for the installation of the script of ESX? I guess I can always look in the Toolbox, but I don't have time to learn the API.

Thanks in advance.

-tlee00

There is a virtual appliance called the unit of deployment ESX that you can use to make scripts ESX installs very easy.  It provides a nice web interface for customizing the installation for those who aren't familiar with startup scripts.  It also includes a PXE server and the DHCP server for ease of installation.

I would really recommend take a look.  I used it to quickly create scripts for facilities automated in the past and it works fine.

http://www.VMware.com/appliances/directory/89313

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