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VMware ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5 Quick Start Guide
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.
VMware ESX Server 3 specifications
| Product version | 3.5 |
|---|---|
| Update level | Update 2 |
| Revision date | 2008‑07‑25 |
All VMware ESX Server 3 documents by type
Disassembly, diagnostics and part numbers, for repair.
Mounting, wiring and first power-up. Read it before the hardware goes in.
- vmware optical fiber channel SAN service manual ESX Server 3.5 ESX Server 3i 3.5 VirtualCenter 2.5 Manual 122 p
- VMware ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5 Installation Guide 110 p
- VMware ESX Server 3i Embedded Setup Guide 116 p
- VMware ESX Server 3i Embedded Installation Guide 104 p
- VMware ESX Server 3i Installation Guide 118 p
- VMware ESX Server 3 Installation Guide 114 p
The shortest path to a working setup, usually only a few pages.
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
- VMware ESX Server 3.5 & ESX Server 3i 3.5 VirtualCenter 2.5 Reference Manual 88 p
- VMware ESX Server 3i Configuration Guide 188 p
- VMware ESX Server 3 Configuration Guide 272 p
- VMware ESX Server 3.5 iSCSI SAN Configuration Guide 124 p
- VMware ESX Server 3.5 / ESX Server 3i / VirtualCenter 2.5 iSCSI SAN Configuration Guide 116 p
- VMware ESX Server 3.5, ESX Server 3i 3.5, VirtualCenter 2.5 Resource Management Guide 190 p
- VMware ESX Server 3.5, ESX Server 3i and VirtualCenter 2.5 Reference Manual 88 p
- vmware VMware Infrastructure Service Manual ESX Server 3.5 ESX Server 3i 3.5 VirtualCenter 2.5 Update 2 Manual
- vmware Reference ManualESX Server 3.5 ESX Server 3i 3.5 VirtualCenter 2.5 Update 2
- vmware VMware Infrastructure Service Manual ESX Server 3.5 ESX Server 3i 3.5 VirtualCenter 2.5
- vmware basic system manage ESX Server 3.5 ESX Server 3i 3.5 VirtualCenter 2.5 Update 2 Manual
Questions answered in these manuals
Why can’t iSCSI volumes be seen after upgrading to ESX v3.5?
Port 3260 may be blocked by the ESX firewall, preventing the software initiator from accessing the volumes.
From: Dell ESX Server 3.x Technical Report with EqualLogic PS Series
Does ESX v3.x support Jumbo Frames?
Jumbo Frames are not supported on VMkernel ports in ESX v3.x.
From: Dell ESX Server 3.x Technical Report with EqualLogic PS Series
Where can I find the latest VMware technical documents?
The latest technical documents are available at http://www.vmware.com/cn/support/.
How can I submit feedback on this document?
Feedback can be submitted by emailing [email protected].
What are the system requirements for ESX Server 3?
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.
From: VMware ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5 Quick Start Guide
What hardware does the License Server need?
The License Server needs a 266 MHz or faster Intel or AMD x86 processor and at least 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended).
From: VMware ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5 Quick Start Guide