You can install ESXi interactively, with a scripted installation, or with vSphere Auto Deploy. What to read next Installing ESXi InteractivelyUse the interactive installation option for small deployments of fewer than five hosts. Installing or Upgrading Hosts by Using a ScriptYou can quickly deploy ESXi hosts by using scripted, unattended installations or upgrades. Overview of the Network Boot Installation Process You can boot an ESXi host from a network interface. The network boot process varies depending on whether the target host is using legacy BIOS or UEFI firmware, and whether the boot process uses PXE TFTP, iPXE HTTP, or UEFI HTTP. Installing ESXi Using vSphere Auto DeployvSphere Auto Deploy lets you provision hundreds of physical hosts with ESXi software. Troubleshooting vSphere Auto DeployThe vSphere Auto Deploy troubleshooting topics cover some situations when provisioning hosts with vSphere Auto Deploy does not work as expected. Parent topic: Installing and Setting Up ESXi
