Installation guide

CHAPTER 8
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Using VMkernel Device Modules
The ESX Server virtualization layer, also known as the VMkernel, runs on the native
hardware. It manages all the operating systems on the machine, including both the
service console and the guest operating systems running on each virtual machine.
The VMkernel supports device driver modules. Using these modules, the VMkernel
can provide access to all devices on the server.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Configuring Your Server to Use VMkernel Device Modules on page 284
• Controlling VMkernel Module Loading During Bootup on page 288