I want to virtualize NAS on ESXi 8.0

[h-toba]

I want to virtualize NAS on ESXi 8.0, but does it support Windows Storage Server 2008 R2?

[Alfista_PS]

Hi,

I don't know exactly if it support your Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 while I don't have test it, but I can tell you if it support the Windows Server it should support it but I will suggest you to try the TrueNAS which work without issues on the ESXi. I have test it and it offer much more as the Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 which is too old and the TrueNAS is free.

[h-toba]

Thank you for your answer that you are compatible with Windows Server. Also, thank you for telling me about TrueNAS. I will look into it.

[Alfista_PS]

It was a pleasure to help

[LucianoPatrão]

Hi,

The VMware HCL shows that Windows 2008 is supported in vSphere 8 and 8u1.

So no reason not to use it as Storage.

[h-toba]

Thank you very much for your answer with an image. It was helpful.

[CallistoJag]

Win2008 server is supported but not recommended as it is no longer supported fully by Microsoft (patching and updates). I would also suggest that you would be better off using TrueNAS (https://www.truenas.com/) as it is far more secure and kept updated.

[h-toba]

Thank you for your response. Since it will be used for corporate purposes this time, we must avoid using the unsupported environment. Your answer was valuable. Thank you very much.

[Alfista_PS]

Hi,

I understand you, but I know many companies (corporates) that use the TrueNAS and it's supported and also it has a big community to help. Don't be afraid to suggest it to management and try it.

I thing you will get more advantages as you thing from this solution and you will save the money your company. 

[LucianoPatrão]

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