How to Run ESXi from a USB Flash Drive
Many of us know that ESXi can be installed not only from a CD disc, but also from a bootable USB flash drive. What’s more, a USB flash drive can be used not only as installation media — ESXi can also be installed on a USB flash drive or SD flash card and booted from these removable devices (you’ve probably noticed that some servers have a card reader and slot for SD flash cards in addition to USB ports).