what model of PC or Notebook could install ESX(i) Server ?

[wyldkao]

Hi All

   I am learning vmware product, and I try to build vCenter on my lab. I only have some PC and notebook. and I know I could install esx to vmware workstation (virtual ro virtual). but I could not run any exercises on esx. I plan bug 2 notebook or PC (prefer notebook). but I do know which model could full support esx(i) install.

   If vmware has any official document could provide PC or notebook could install ESX (i)??

thanks!!

wyldkao 

[jjhays2]

What exercises are you trying to perform?  You can use workstation 8.0 and install 2 ESX/ESXi VM hosts and install a shared storage VM like Openfiler or FreeNAS for the vMotion/HA/DRS features.  you need need to sure you have sufficient CPU that supports virtualization (Intel VT and AMD-V)  and Memory (8GB Min)

I use an HP Elitebook 8540W for my moble virtual environment.

John

[AndreTheGiant]

On a Notebook is really difficult install the ESXi. For this reason I also suggest to use Workstation.

On a PC, maybe you can find some whitebox configurations suitable for you.

[wyldkao]

Hi All

   like notebook, if I buy a workstation, it maybe also have incompatible issue,right ? Whether Lenovo/HP/Dell "Bussiness model" has high possibility or not ?

I find that device fail to install ESX(i) usually have "Nvidia" / "realtek" or "Atheros".....If device,that have these chipset,even attach other chipset  (like another NIC or VGA Card) .Does it still install fail ?

Sorry, My English is poor.

wyldkao

[TomHowarth]

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