VMware GSX 3 User Manual
Table of Contents
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Introduction and System Requirements ____________________________9
VMware GSX Server: Enterprise-Class Virtual Infrastructure
for x86-Based Servers ____________________________________________10
Welcome to VMware GSX Server ___________________________________12
VMware GSX Server: Enterprise-Class Virtual Infrastructure
for x86-Based Servers ____________________________________________10
Welcome to VMware GSX Server ___________________________________12
Features in Version 3.2 _________________________________________14
Critical Bugs Fixed in GSX Server 3.2 ______________________________15
Features in Version 3.1 _________________________________________15
Critical Bugs Fixed in GSX Server 3.1 ______________________________16
Features in Version 3 __________________________________________17
Before You Install the Release ___________________________________21
If You Are Upgrading from an Earlier Version of GSX Server _____________23
Reinstall VMware Tools _________________________________________23
Critical Bugs Fixed in GSX Server 3.2 ______________________________15
Features in Version 3.1 _________________________________________15
Critical Bugs Fixed in GSX Server 3.1 ______________________________16
Features in Version 3 __________________________________________17
Before You Install the Release ___________________________________21
If You Are Upgrading from an Earlier Version of GSX Server _____________23
Reinstall VMware Tools _________________________________________23
Server Requirements __________________________________________24
Remote Client Requirements ____________________________________30
Remote Client Requirements ____________________________________30
Virtual Machine Specifications _____________________________________32
Supported Guest Operating Systems ________________________________35
Technical Support Resources ______________________________________37
Supported Guest Operating Systems ________________________________35
Technical Support Resources ______________________________________37
Self-Service Support __________________________________________37
Online and Telephone Support __________________________________37
Support Offerings ____________________________________________37
Reporting Problems ___________________________________________37
Log Files ____________________________________________________39
Online and Telephone Support __________________________________37
Support Offerings ____________________________________________37
Reporting Problems ___________________________________________37
Log Files ____________________________________________________39
Selecting Your Host System _____________________________________43
About the VMware Virtual Machine Console on the Server _____________44
About the VMware Virtual Machine Console on the Server _____________44