This guide describes how to use VMware resource management features to manage resources for hosts and virtual machines in ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5 environments.
The Resource Management Guide provides VMware system administrators with detailed information on how ESX Server and VirtualCenter handle CPU, memory, storage and network resources. It covers basic resource allocation, advanced features such as Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) and High Availability (HA), and best‑practice recommendations.
Targeted at administrators familiar with ESX Server and VirtualCenter, the manual includes step‑by‑step procedures for creating and customizing resource pools, configuring clusters, and using performance monitoring utilities like resxtop and esxtop. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Supported ESX Server versions | 3.5, 3i |
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| Supported VirtualCenter version | 2.5 |
The manual is intended for system administrators who need to understand how the system manages resources and customize default behavior.
The guide recommends using the resxtop and esxtop utilities for performance monitoring.