Hi, You can install/run STAF on ESX/ESXi, and then use that instance of STAF to perform the installation/booting of the VM images controlled by the ESX/ESXi host.
In the STAF FAQ document (http://staf.sourceforge.net/current/STAFFAQ.htm) see section 2.6.6 "How do I use STAF and STAX to boot and shutdown VMware images on my test machines?" for an example. Thanks, David David Bender 11501 Burnet Rd. Phone (T/L): 1-512-286-5315 STAF/STAX Development Bldg. 903-5B002 (363-5315) Austin, TX ITN: 23635315 IBM Software Group, 78758-3400 Email: bda...@us.ibm.com WPLC From: Gary Guo <javag...@gmail.com> To: staf-users@lists.sourceforge.net Date: 09/13/2010 07:32 PM Subject: [staf-users] OS (ESX or ESXi or Windows or Linux) installation/boot with STAF Hi, I got the following information from STAF-STAX-HandsOn-Part3.ppt (2009). "During the setup phase, a baseline OS can be established by using Ghost/Drive images and/or VMWare images. STAF's Process Service allows you to boot these images." I dont' understand how it relates to my following questions? 1. Can STAF help boot/install OS on physical box or VM during OS installation? 2. If yes, what kind of help can be obtained from STAF to boot and install OS for Physical Box or for VM on ESX/ESXi host? 3. If not, what does it really mean? Thanks, Gary ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Start uncovering the many advantages of virtual appliances and start using them to simplify application deployment and accelerate your shift to cloud computing. http://p.sf.net/sfu/novell-sfdev2dev _______________________________________________ staf-users mailing list staf-users@lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/staf-users
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