I have 2 power edge 1950 with ESX3 but i wont let me install a "Windows 2003 enterprise 64-bit" OS
Is there anything I can do make this work. I just want to check a bit software works on 64-bit system. I also tried workstation6 and that complained too.
Is the only way to run 64-bit guest is to have 64-bit host?
Thanks
Yes, the physical server. Will work on a desktop too....
Check the Processor Check for 64-Bit Compatibility for your workstation.
Check out this discussion.
Thanks does this mean the VT setting on the physical server?
Would this work on a desktop with vmware workstation too?
Yes, the physical server. Will work on a desktop too....
Check the Processor Check for 64-Bit Compatibility for your workstation.
Thats great thanks, my desktop is not comatible niether are 2 of spare servers here.
One more thing, do you think it will be ok for me to use the Processor Check for 64-Bit Compatibility on a ESX host?
If your server isn't 64bit, there is 0 chance you will be able to run a 64bit guest.
--Matt
Yes,there is 0 chance you will be able to run a 64bit OS on 32bit host...VMware cannot emulate a 64bit cpu when it isnt there..Infact,CPU is the only one which is not emulated...The guest os actually accesses cpu directly..Imagine a virtual motherboard with a hole in the place where cpu sits...In that hole,vmware sees the actual cpu/processor and not a virtual cpu.
There is one other item to take into account, if using ESX in a cluster in virtual center - ALL hosts must support Intel VT technology (and have it enabled in the BIOS) inorder to create a x64 VM. Otherwise you will get an error stating you can't put a 64bit OS on a 32bit host.
Here is my result with the checking scrip:
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Does it mean just my processors have VT feature or I can run 64-bit guest os now?
phamthanhdong wrote:
Here is my result with the checking scrip:
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$ ./VMware-guest64check-5.5.0-18463This host is capable of running a 64-bit guest operating system under thisVMware product.-------------------------------
Does it mean just my processors have VT feature or I can run 64-bit guest os now?
It means that you either have a modern AMD processor or an Intel processor with VT-x capability. If you have an Intel processor, you still have to make sure that VT-x is enabled in the BIOS.
It is clear, thank you!
