2–Driver Installation and Configuration
VMware Driver Installation and Configuration
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Verifying the Version of the Installed Driver
1.
Power on the ESX or ESXi host.
2.
Verify the installed package in the system by issuing the following command:
esxupdate query --vib-view | grep -i <driver-version /
package-name>
The driver version is embedded in the VIB-ID (first field of the output).
Installing the ESX FCoE Driver
The operating system manages and controls the driver installation process. To
install the driver, follow the steps in this section.
This section provides procedures for the following:
Installing the Driver for Devices as Part of a New ESX Installation (ESX
Only)
Updating an Existing Driver or Installing a New Driver for an Existing ESX
Installation with esxupdate (for ESX Only)
Updating an Existing Driver or Installing a New Driver for an Existing ESX or
ESXi Installation with vihostupdate (for Both ESX and ESXi)
Verifying the Version of the Installed Driver
For other installation procedures, consult the operating system manuals.
Installing the Driver for Devices as Part of a New ESX Installation (ESX Only)
1.
Place the ESX installation DVD in the host DVD drive.
2.
Restart the host.
3.
Read and accept the terms of the license agreement.
4.
Select a keyboard type.
5.
When prompted for Custom Drivers, select
Yes
to install custom drivers.
NOTE:
This section provides the most common ways of installing and upgrading the
driver. For other installation procedures, consult the operating system
manuals.
NOTE:
You will need the ESX installation DVD to begin.
