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VMware ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5 Update 2 Quick Start Guide
This guide introduces the VMware Infrastructure components and outlines the prerequisites, installation steps, and basic configuration for ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5 Update 2. It is aimed at experienced Windows or Linux administrators who are new to VMware virtualization.
The document covers system requirements, licensing, database setup, client installation, and basic management tasks such as creating virtual machines, configuring networks, and using resource pools. This manual is written in Chinese.
VMware VirtualCenter 2.5 Update 2 specifications
| License Server CPU | 266 MHz or higher Intel/AMD x86 |
|---|---|
| License Server RAM | 256 MB minimum, 512 MB recommended |
| License Server Disk Space | 25 MB free |
| ESX Server RAM | 1 GB minimum |
| ESX Server CPU | 1500 MHz Intel Xeon or newer, or AMD Opteron |
Source: VMware ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5 Update 2 Quick Start Guide
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Questions answered in these manuals
What are the minimum hardware requirements for the License Server?
It requires a 266 MHz or faster Intel or AMD x86 processor, at least 256 MB RAM (512 MB recommended), and 25 MB of free disk space.
From: VMware ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5 Update 2 Quick Start Guide
What is the minimum RAM required for ESX Server?
At least 1 GB of RAM is required.
From: VMware ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5 Update 2 Quick Start Guide
What storage types are not covered in this guide?
This manual does not cover iSCSI or NFS storage devices; it focuses exclusively on Fibre Channel SAN.
From: VMware ESX Server 3.5/3i Fibre Channel SAN Configuration Guide
Which ESX Server versions are supported?
The guide supports ESX Server 3.5 and ESX Server 3i version 3.5.
From: VMware ESX Server 3.5/3i Fibre Channel SAN Configuration Guide