- Oct 23, 2002
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Hey everyone, not sure if there is a correct forum for this --
I want to create a VMware lab at home to play with. Just for learning about it, I've only used Hyper V at work and my new job is a VMware shop.
We're talking basic stuff here -- I've never used VMware at all. Can I just install ESXi host on a spare machine and manage it from my main desktop? I see some people install the host itself on a virtual machine... which is confusing because that suggests I already have a VMware environment running.
The laptop I'm planning on using is a Dell m6600 workstation with an i7 and 8GB memory (I can add more if/when I need it). Should be powerful enough right?
For storage:
180GB SSD
120GB SSD
750GB hdd
Should I install the host on the 120 and use the 180 for a couple of VM's?
Any input is appreciated!
I want to create a VMware lab at home to play with. Just for learning about it, I've only used Hyper V at work and my new job is a VMware shop.
We're talking basic stuff here -- I've never used VMware at all. Can I just install ESXi host on a spare machine and manage it from my main desktop? I see some people install the host itself on a virtual machine... which is confusing because that suggests I already have a VMware environment running.
The laptop I'm planning on using is a Dell m6600 workstation with an i7 and 8GB memory (I can add more if/when I need it). Should be powerful enough right?
For storage:
180GB SSD
120GB SSD
750GB hdd
Should I install the host on the 120 and use the 180 for a couple of VM's?
Any input is appreciated!