VMware Server ESX 用户手册

VMware

VMware, Inc.

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Contents

About This Book 7

Introduction to VMware Infrastructure 11

VMware Infrastructure at a Glance 12
What’s New for Installation 15

What’s New About Installing VirtualCenter Version 2.5 15
What’s New About Installing ESX Server 3.5 15

System Requirements 17

VMware Infrastructure Requirements 17

VirtualCenter Server Requirements 17

Hardware Requirements 17
VirtualCenter Server Software Requirements 18
VirtualCenter Database Requirements 19
End of Support Life for Microsoft Access Databases 19

VI Client Requirements 20

VI Client Hardware Requirements 20
VI Client Software Requirements 20

VirtualCenter VI Web Access Requirements 20
License Server Requirements 21

License Server Hardware Requirements 21
License Server Software Requirements 21

ESX Server 3 Requirements 21

Minimum Server Hardware Requirements 21
Enhanced Performance Recommendations 24
Hardware and Software Compatibility 25

Supported Guest Operating Systems 25
Virtual Machine Requirements 26