vCenter Server virtual server: 32 or 64 bits?

[jorgitogutierre]

I'm virtualizing vCenter Server. Should I install it in a Windows 2003 32 bit guest? Or is it better a 64 bit guest?

Thanks!

[Troy_Clavell]

I say 64bit if you can. Even though vCenter is 32bit it will still be beneficial. However, 32bit will be fine as well. After all x64 is only required if you are going to manage more than 200 hosts.

http://www.vmware.com/pdf/vsphere4/r40/vsp_40_config_max.pdf

[Borja_Mari]

Hi,

nowadays it is maybe recommended install vCenter in a 64 bits systems.

But really it isn't a needed requirement but in big vCenter environments.

I would recommend you check this if you are thinking about making vCenter virtual: http://www.yellow-bricks.com/2009/10/09/best-practices-running-vcenter-virtual-vsphere/

Regards/Saludos,

Pablo

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[DSTAVERT]

64 bit may be required in future versions of vCenter.

[malaysiavm]

Moving forward with Windows 2008 R2, I think you need to go for 64 bits

Craig

vExpert 2009

Malaysia VMware Communities - http://www.malaysiavm.com

[Texiwill]

Hello,

Moved to the vCenter Server forum. I use 2008 R2 64 bits with no issues.

Best regards,
Edward L. Haletky VMware Communities User Moderator, VMware vExpert 2009

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