Disk partition - ESX
The Disk Partition tab lets you define partitions for the servers being provisioned. In addition, for ESX 4.0 system packages, you can create a storage partition and virtual disk partitions.
Define a partition for ESX system packages by supplying a script or using the Disk Partition dialog:
- To supply a script that defines the partition, select Use script for disk partitioning. Then do one of the following:
- Type the script directly in the input box.
- Type the name of a local property that contains the script, enclosing the property name with double question marks.
- Click Select Property
To reboot after script execution, click Reboot after the script is executed. to display a drop-down menu of available properties. Select the property that contains the script from the list.
- To define a disk partition using the Disk Partition dialog:
- To create a new partition, in the Disk Partitions area, click Add . To modify an existing partition, select the partition in the Disk Partition list and click Edit .
- Provide information in the Disk Partition window and click OK.
Field definitions
Mount point | The location within a file directory where a volume should exist. Enter a location or select one from the drop-down list. |
Type | Select one of the following file system types:
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Size (MB) | The size of the partition in megabytes. To let the partition fill all remaining space on the disk, check Fill all unused space on disk. |
Disk | Enter the device name and optionally, parameters related to the device name. For example:
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Proceed to the Basic configuration - ESX tab.
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