Ok, so maybe watching an installation video isn't the most interesting way to pass your time.  And perhaps you've sat through hundreds of VMware ESX installations.  Well, all of that could be true, but perhaps you'd like to see a quick rundown of a VMware ESX 3.5 installation.  If so, check out this 7 minute video.  No need to turn the volume up, this is a "silent" install.  Ok, that was bad.  I apologize.  :)