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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 VirtualCenter 2.5 specifications
| ESX Server 3 Processor | At least two processors, 1500 MHz Intel Xeon or AMD Opteron |
|---|---|
| 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) |
Source: VMware ESX Server 3.5 and VirtualCenter 2.5 Quick Start Guide
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Questions answered in these manuals
Who is the intended audience for this guide?
The manual is intended for system administrators who need to understand how the system manages resources and customize default behavior.
From: VMware ESX Server 3.5, ESX Server 3i and VirtualCenter 2.5 Resource Management Guide
Which utilities are recommended for performance monitoring?
The guide recommends using the resxtop and esxtop utilities for performance monitoring.
From: VMware ESX Server 3.5, ESX Server 3i and VirtualCenter 2.5 Resource Management Guide
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
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