This section provides steps to create the Edge Compute Stack deployment media on a Windows machine using Rufus software application.

Prerequisites

Ensure to download the VMware Edge Compute Stack IMG media. For more information, see Downloading the Media.

Procedure

  1. From an internet browser, download and install Rufus.
  2. Connect the USB drive to your computer.
  3. Open Rufus.
    Figure 1. Rufus Application Window
  4. Select your USB drive as Device.
  5. Click SELECTand open the VMware Edge Compute Stack IMG file that you downloaded.
  6. Ensure that BIOS or UEFI-CSM is selected as the target system.
  7. Click START.
    Note:

    You might receive a warning message regarding the data loss on the USB device. To continue this operation, click OK.

  8. After the Rufus processes are finished, you can see the status bar turn green.
  9. You can now safely eject your USB drive from your machine.

Results

The VMware Edge Compute Stack boot media is created on your Windows machine, which can be used to deploy your host. For more information, see Booting Your Edge Server.