Which is the best way to configure Virtual Center Server

[Sherilj]

Hi,

Which is the best way to configure Virtual Center Server? install it on a server out of vmware farm or install it on a VM in cluster?

please help

regards,

sheril

[AndreTheGiant]

Have a look at:

Andre

[Sherilj]

Hi,

What do you prefer? Install it on physical Server or Virtual Server?

regards,

Sheril

[ROM13]

I installed VC on a VM, so it can benefit of every VSphere features such as HA and Vmotion. I just can't stop playing with these toys

But you should consider locating your VC database on a mutualized SQL2005 server for performance, database size, easier maintenance, and licencing reasons. I dit it this way, everything's running smoothly.

[Troy_Clavell]

there is no right or wrong answer, both are supported and both have benefits. We have vCenters running as both virtual and physical. I think, the best thing to look at is to ensure you have a good backend DB. I would recommend a physical SQL 2005 x64 Enterprise cluster.

One of the benefits of virtual is you get HA/DRS, plus you don't have to purchase hardware.

[AndreTheGiant]

What do you prefer? Install it on physical Server or Virtual Server?

For small/medium environment I prefer the VM solution.

With a local SQL or SQL Express (for small environment).

IMHO, in those cases is more flexible.

Andre

[Texiwill]

Hello,

Moved to vCenter Server forum.

Best regards,
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