Chapter 3. vSphere Auto Deploy
In this chapter we will cover the following:
Installing Auto Deploy server
Configuring a TFTP server with Auto Deploy files
Configuring a DHCP server for PXE boot
Testing the PXE boot configuration
Preparing VMware PowerCLI for first use
Downloading an ESXi Offline Bundle
Adding the Offline Bundle to the Auto Deploy server
Choosing an ESXi Image to deploy
Creating a Host Profile
Creating a deploy rule
Activating a deploy rule
Testing Auto Deploy
Enabling Stateless Caching
Performing an Auto Deploy stateful install