This document is a quick start guide for VMware ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5. It provides an overview of VMware Infrastructure, system requirements, and installation prerequisites. It also includes information on VirtualCenter and ESX Server licensing.
This guide introduces VMware Infrastructure components and walks new users through installing VMware VirtualCenter and ESX Server 3.5, setting up basic configurations, and creating functional virtual machines. It also gives a brief overview of advanced features such as DRS, HA, and VMotion.
The document includes system and hardware requirements, prerequisite steps, licensing information, and instructions for managing virtual machines, resource pools, networking, and VMware Tools. It is aimed at experienced Windows or Linux system administrators who are familiar with data‑center operations. This manual is written in Chinese.
| ESX Server 3 Processor | At least two processors, 1500 MHz Intel Xeon or AMD Opteron |
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| ESX Server 3 Memory | At least 1 GB RAM |
| ESX Server 3 Network | One or more Ethernet controllers |
| License Server Processor | 266 MHz or higher Intel or AMD x86 processor |
| License Server Memory | At least 256 MB RAM (recommended 512 MB) |
| VI Client Processor | 266 MHz or higher Intel or AMD x86 processor |
| VI Client Memory | At least 256 MB RAM (recommended 512 MB) |
ESX Server 3 requires at least two processors (1500 MHz Intel Xeon or AMD Opteron), at least 1 GB RAM, and one or more Ethernet controllers.
The License Server needs a 266 MHz or faster Intel or AMD x86 processor and at least 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended).