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VMware vSphere Virtual Machine Administration Update 1 ESXi 5.0 vCenter Server 5.0
vSphere Virtual Machine Administration provides instructions for creating and deploying virtual machines, working with templates and clones, and configuring virtual machine hardware, options, and resources within the vSphere Web Client and vSphere Client.
The document covers advanced topics such as managing multi-tiered applications using VMware vApp, monitoring solutions with the vCenter Solutions Manager, migrating virtual machines via vMotion, and utilizing snapshots for management tasks.
VMware vCenter Server 5.0 specifications
| CPU Architecture Requirement | 64-bit x86 CPUs |
|---|---|
| Minimum Cores Required | At least two cores |
| CPU Instruction Support | LAHF and SAHF |
| Minimum Physical RAM | 2GB |
| Recommended Physical RAM | 8GB |
Source: VMware vSphere Examples and Scenarios Update 1 for vSphere 5.0
All VMware vCenter Server 5.0 documents by type
Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
- VMware vCenter Server 5.0 Host Management Update 1 User Manual 146 p
- VMware vSphere Virtual Machine Administration Update 1 ESXi 5.0 vCenter Server 5.0 242 p
- VMware ESXi 5.0 vCenter Server 5.0 Host Profiles User Guide 22 p
- VMware vSphere Storage Update 1 ESXi 5.0 vCenter Server 5.0 User Manual 218 p
- VMware vSphere Resource Management Update 1 for ESXi 5.0 and vCenter Server 5.0 112 p
- VMware vSphere Availability Update 1 ESXi 5.0 vCenter Server 5.0 User Guide 54 p
- VMware vSphere Monitoring and Performance Update 1 User Guide 84 p
- VMware vSphere Examples and Scenarios Update 1 for vSphere 5.0 112 p
- VMware ESXi 5.0 and vCenter Server 5.0 Basics User Guide 38 p
Disassembly, diagnostics and part numbers, for repair.
Questions answered in these manuals
What is the purpose of this documentation?
This document describes how to start and stop VMware vSphere Client components, build your vSphere environment, and manage generated information.
From: VMware vCenter Server 5.0 Host Management Update 1 User Manual
Which products does this document support?
It supports ESXi 5.0 and vCenter Server 5.0, as well as all subsequent versions until replaced.
From: VMware vCenter Server 5.0 Host Management Update 1 User Manual
What versions of VMware products does this document support?
This document supports VMware ESXi 5.0 and VMware vCenter Server 5.0, as well as all subsequent versions until the document is replaced.
From: VMware vSphere Virtual Machine Administration Update 1 ESXi 5.0 vCenter Server 5.0
Who is the intended audience for this manual?
The information is written for experienced Windows or Linux system administrators who are familiar with virtualization.
From: VMware vSphere Virtual Machine Administration Update 1 ESXi 5.0 vCenter Server 5.0
Which hosts are supported by the host profiles feature?
Using host profiles is only supported for VMware vSphere 4.0 hosts or later.
From: VMware ESXi 5.0 vCenter Server 5.0 Host Profiles User Guide
Can I create a profile from an older host?
No, you cannot create a host profile that uses a VMware Infrastructure 3.5 or earlier host as a reference host.
From: VMware ESXi 5.0 vCenter Server 5.0 Host Profiles User Guide