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VMware vSphere 4.0 Basic System Management User Manual
The VMware vSphere Basic System Management manual provides step‑by‑step instructions for administrators to launch and shut down vSphere Client components, build a vSphere environment, and monitor and manage the generated information. It also covers how to set up users, groups, roles, and permissions within the vSphere environment.
The guide includes sections on vSphere components, starting and stopping ESX/ESXi hosts and vCenter Server, using the vSphere Client, configuring hosts and vCenter Server, managing virtual machines, templates, cloning, snapshots, and monitoring alerts and performance. This manual is written in Chinese.
VMware vSphere 4.0 specifications
| Maximum virtual CPUs per VM | 8 |
|---|---|
| Maximum RAM per VM | 255 GB |
| Maximum virtual disks per VM | 60 |
| Maximum virtual CPUs per ESX host | 512 |
| Maximum RAM per ESX host | 1 TB |
| Maximum virtual machines per HA cluster | 1280 |
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Questions answered in these manuals
What is the maximum amount of RAM a virtual machine can have?
A virtual machine can be configured with up to 255 GB of RAM.
How many virtual CPUs can an ESX host support?
An ESX host can support up to 512 virtual CPUs.
What is the maximum number of virtual CPUs a VM can have?
A virtual machine can be configured with up to 8 virtual CPUs.
From: VMware vSphere 4.0 and Update 1 Maximum Configuration Guide
How much RAM can a single VM be configured with?
A VM can have up to 255 GB of RAM.
From: VMware vSphere 4.0 and Update 1 Maximum Configuration Guide
How can I obtain the latest version of this manual?
Visit the VMware support publications site at http://www.vmware.com/cn/support/pubs for the most recent version.
From: VMware vSphere 4.0 Basic System Management User Manual
What is the procedure to start an ESX/ESXi host?
The manual describes the start process on page 21 under the section "启动 ESX/ESXi 主机".
From: VMware vSphere 4.0 Basic System Management User Manual