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VMware provides three different documentation sets for the VMware vSphere 4 product line. These documentation sets, called editions, are organized by server type—ESX, ESXi Embedded, or ESXi Installable.

Each edition includes documentation for the server type, vCenter Server, and other applicable VMware vSphere products.


ESXi Embedded Edition

Click the link below to see the VMware vSphere 4 documentation set that includes ESXi Embedded. This server type does not have a service console and is available from select computer manufacturers as part of the firmware.

ESXi 4.0 Update 1 Embedded and later with vCenter Server 4.0 Update 1 and later
ESXi 4.0 Embedded and vCenter Server 4.0



ESXi Installable Edition

Click the link below to see the VMware vSphere 4 documentation set that includes ESXi Installable. This server type does not have a service console and is available from VMware. You install it on your host from a CD-ROM or DVD.

ESXi 4.0 Update 1 Installable and later with vCenter Server 4.0 Update 1 and later
ESXi 4.0 Installable and vCenter Server 4.0



ESX Edition

Click the link below to see the VMware vSphere 4 documentation set that includes ESX. This server type features a service console and is available from VMware. You install it on your host from a DVD or media depot.

ESX 4.0 Update 1 and later with vCenter Server 4.0 Update 1 and later
ESX 4.0 and vCenter Server 4.0