# VMware ESXi

## Creating a Virtual Machine

1. Start by creating a new virtual machine.
2. Enter the **Name**, **Type**, and **Version** of the virtual machine, as shown in the image below.

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3. Select a datastore for the virtual machine.
4. Allocate **1024 MB** of memory to the virtual machine and create a **new** virtual hard disk for the system with a size of <mark style="color:green;">**1024**</mark>**&#x20;MB**.

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5. Choose the SCSI controller type and adapter type, as shown in the image below.

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6. Select **BIOS** as the **Firmware** option.

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7. Review and save the changes.

## Configuring the Virtual Machine

1. Open the settings of the created virtual machine. Create a new hard disk for storing call recordings.

{% hint style="warning" %}
We recommend allocating at least 50 GB for this disk.
{% endhint %}

2. Go to the CD/DVD Drive tab. Upload the ISO image for installation, and check the box next to "Connect at power on."

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## Installing MikoPBX

1. Start the virtual machine.
2. The MikoPBX command-line interface will open as the PBX starts loading from the optical disk containing the ISO image. You will see the message: "<mark style="color:red;">**The system is loaded in recovery mode (Live CD)**</mark>".

<figure><img src="https://835495363-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsZ8acWnNlSalIHQjMFu1%2Fuploads%2FZqjrQhx0q3x9MHwkFtnp%2FtheSystemIsLoadedInRecoveryMode.png?alt=media&#x26;token=d4dab502-5277-46ef-9c9b-fa4727b15a08" alt=""><figcaption><p>System is loaded in recovery mode </p></figcaption></figure>

{% hint style="info" %}
Use the [arrow keys](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arrow_keys) to navigate the menu, and press **Enter** to select an option. You can also press the corresponding number on the [numpad](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_keyboard#Alphanumeric_keys).
{% endhint %}

3. Install MikoPBX:&#x20;

{% hint style="warning" %}
All data on the disk where MikoPBX is being installed will be lost.
{% endhint %}

Go to **\[8] Install:**

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4. Information about all **available** disks will appear (in this example: **sdb**, **sdc**).

<figure><img src="https://835495363-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsZ8acWnNlSalIHQjMFu1%2Fuploads%2F12Z5YcIrCaghH7CF2vQL%2FdisksForInstallation.png?alt=media&#x26;token=78c7d797-2787-49db-a8ee-46d6e5888b8f" alt=""><figcaption><p>Available disks for the system</p></figcaption></figure>

5. Enter the name of the disk you intended as the "system" disk, in this case, **sdb**, and press **Enter** (or simply press **Enter** if it’s already selected).
6. The system will prompt for confirmation. Type **y** and press **Enter:**

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7. Once installation is complete, you will be prompted to select a disk for storing call recordings.

{% hint style="info" %}
Approximately **14 MB** of storage is required for every **1 hour** of recorded conversation.
{% endhint %}

Enter the disk name (in this example, the only available disk is **sdc**) and press **Enter.**

<figure><img src="https://835495363-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsZ8acWnNlSalIHQjMFu1%2Fuploads%2FQ9BAxc4uMuoz4FdVUcjI%2FdiskForStorage.png?alt=media&#x26;token=ad466734-5eb6-4346-8a89-c710737b8d33" alt=""><figcaption><p>Available disks for the storage</p></figcaption></figure>

8. After installation, the system will reboot.

MikoPBX will now boot from **sdb**, the system disk, and the line **"**<mark style="color:red;">**The system is loaded in Recovery mode**</mark>**"** will no longer appear—indicating a successful installation.

This completes the MikoPBX installation.

## First Login to MikoPBX

To access the control panel, enter the virtual machine's IP address in your browser's address bar.

<figure><img src="https://835495363-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsZ8acWnNlSalIHQjMFu1%2Fuploads%2F2PL8yRzoDLVFiMRW1HPp%2FipAddress.png?alt=media&#x26;token=bf3264b6-b3d7-4ea1-813e-ae084915efc6" alt=""><figcaption><p>IP-Address of the MikoPBX</p></figcaption></figure>

<figure><img src="https://835495363-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FsZ8acWnNlSalIHQjMFu1%2Fuploads%2FWtygpg18KjYEd6122fdn%2Fbrowser.png?alt=media&#x26;token=e9fe0af2-86a4-46c7-a8ac-61f045d84bc9" alt=""><figcaption><p>Web interface login window</p></figcaption></figure>

The default login credentials are **admin** for both username and password.

This completes the MikoPBX installation.


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