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Installation of a VM operating system

Installation of a VM operating system

 

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This page describes how to install an operating system on your VM.

Please follow these steps:

  1. Search for the VM on SeviRe and click on the associated vCenter link.
  2. Log in to the vCenter server with your Serverhosting account.
  3. Go to Virtual Hardware and select Content Library - ISO File from the dropdown menu: 

    A screenshot of the vCenter interface. The screenshot shows the settings for virtual hardware. The options for CD/DVD Drive 1 are expanded and Content Library - ISO File is selected.
     
  4. In the next step, select the appropriate image and then press OK

    A screenshot of the vCenter interface showing a list of ISO images.
     
  5. To start booting from the ISO medium, restart the VM via the console and access the BIOS/boot menu:
    1. Restarting: send the command CTRL + ALT + DEL through the console control.
    2. BIOS access: Click actively in the console window with your mouse immediately and repeatedly press the DELETE key to enter the BIOS/boot menu.

    Important!
    After successfully installing the operating system, install VMware Tools to take full advantage of your VM's capabilities and performance.

    last changed on 01/19/2026

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