Hello Aquila,
For databases like the ones I referenced above, yes Thick Eager-zeroed would be optimal.
Regarding 'best practice', these are usually advised by the OS/Application vendor (and then included in kb articles etc. on the VMware side).
What Guest OS/Application are you considering here?
Bob
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