Windows Server 2008 R2 on ESX 3.5 - all ok?

[sssstew]

Hi All

How is everyone doing with running Windows Server 2008 R2 on ESX 3.5? Any issues/gotchas i should be aware of?

Should i just set the Guest OS in the settings to windows 2008?

Cheers

Stew

[Troy_Clavell]

R2 isn't supported as a guest OS yet

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/GuestOS_guide.pdf

....there have been some successes on ESX(i)4, but you may be able to search around and find some suggestions.

[TobiasKracht]

Better to use ESX4, and do not install VmWare tools.

StarWind Software R&D

[sssstew]

hmmm OK, wonder when they will release support?

Stew

[TobiasKracht · Accepted solution]

Wait for it after October 22 - date of GA of Windows Server 2008 R2.

StarWind Software R&D

[sssstew]

Ah yes good point. Ive asked our vmware rep to confirm also.

Cheers

Stew