VMWare ESXI 4.0

Question

I want to know what server models I can to install the ESXI 4.0, please. Thank's.

Answer 1

Also another helpful link:

www.ultimatewhitebox.com

Answer 2

Here's a link to the HCL. Personally I use a HP Proliant ML115 G5 with 8G ram as a home lab.

Answer 3

For a home lab, install into VMware server, google, there is a white paper about it. That way you get around the strict hardware compatibility, and can run several instances on one box.

* You need some physical resources. In order to run ESX or ESXi in VM, the VM needs at least 1.5 GB of memory, two VCPUs and enough disk space for the server itself and for the VMs you will run inside it.
* You absolutely need a physical CPU with native virtualization support (Intel VT or AMD-V).
* You need to run VMWare Workstation 6.5 or VMWare Server 2 on the physical host. Previous versions can't succesfully run ESX or ESXi in a VM.
* A 64-bit OS on the physical host is useful but not required.