VMware vSphere Resource Management Update 1 for ESXi 5.0 and vCenter Server 5.0

About this manual

This document serves as a guide for managing resources within the VMware vSphere 5.0 environment, specifically focusing on ESXi 5.0 and vCenter Server 5.0. It details the configuration of resource allocation settings, including shares, reservations, and limits for CPU and memory. The guide also explains the basics of CPU and memory virtualization, including hardware-assisted and software-based methods, and discusses performance implications.

What's inside

• About vSphere Resource Management
• Getting Started with Resource Management
• Configuring Resource Allocation Settings
• CPU Virtualization Basics
• Administering CPU Resources
• Memory Virtualization Basics
• Administering Memory Resources
• Managing Storage I/O Resources
• Managing Resource Pools
• Creating and Using DRS Clusters

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum number of virtual CPUs supported on virtual machines?

The maximum number of virtual CPUs supported is 32.

Where can users submit feedback about this documentation?

Users can submit feedback to [email protected].