VMware ESXi for 64 bit device

qwertyiop

BroadcastStorm wrote: »

I didn't know Virtualbox runs on top of OS.

I was thinking it was baremetal something similar to Windows and ESXi.

Oracle was not thinking outside the box, VM player is a free solution, I wish there's an open source ESXi type Virtualization platform tsk.

Thats not exactly true. Virtualbox was released in 2007 with and the first version of VM Player wasnt released until 2008. Unlike Virtualbox, VM Player didnt have the functionality to create new VM's, only to run a VM that was created somewhere else until version 3 that didnt come out until 2009.

On a side note Virtualbox was completely open sourse up until Oracle acquired Sun in 2010

BroadcastStorm

jibbajabba wrote: »

Likely neither - don't think companies using the free version unless it is in a lab - and then it is a "how long is a string" question - likely depends on the mood / experience of the admin who is implementing it .. As for the premium product : again, it depends.

Based on my experience with Service Provider / Hoster / Corporates

Service Provider offering high performance virtual machines / private / public clouds : VMware
Service Provider offering Cheap-as-s** virtual machines : KVM or Xen (CentOS Xen, not Citrix)
Corporates : Depending on license cost .. I have seen corporates with 500+ hosts running VMware and 500+ hosts Citrix
VDI implementation : Big scenarios including application streaming / stateless desktop : Likely Citrix, small VDI deployments with existing VMware infrastructure : VMware View
Pure Corporate running solely on Windows : Server : Hyper-V, VDI : Who kows.

All "Swings and roundabouts / between a rock and a hard place / how long is a string" scenarios .. And that doesn't even cover the discussion whether these companies use FC or ISCSI ...

Bottom line is .. if you intention is to do this for the purpose of certifications - then there is only one solution : YOU decide .. to be good / great in the job you are doing, you have to enjoy it .. if Windows is your passion and you love all pieces of Software Redmond produces, try Hyper-V first.

But personally I'd just try any product, see how you get on and see if you enjoy working with it .. Once you find a piece which you like / love - stick with it and become a professional ..

Jobs in virtualization are available for either technology - so YOU have to make sure YOU love it

I definitely enjoyed Linux shell, and supporting it from my old previous job, I was thinking of KVM.

Does Hyper-V support cross-platform VM hosts?

QHalo

About Virtual Machines and Guest Operating Systems for Hyper-V

jibbajabba

BroadcastStorm wrote: »

Does Hyper-V support cross-platform VM hosts?

Your massive quote will probably removed, but anyway, I am not sure I understand your question tbh. The Systemcenter can manage both, Hyper-V and ESX hosts (if that is what you are asking).

BroadcastStorm

qwertyiop wrote: »

If your looking for a Open Source hypervisor id look into Proxmox - Proxmox VE



Proxmox - Comparison

Proxmox looks very promising as it has the same capabilities as VMware ESXi, given that I will be running this on a HP Micro Server, I need a baremetal hypervisor so that I can save on my resource.

I will give this a try along with Windows Hyper-V if it's free, and a 60 days ESXi evaluation on my 2nd HP Micro Server.

Thanks for the help guys, I didn't know there's so many VM applications this days to choose from I know ESXi is probably the leader in the market, good thing I asked.

undomiel

SCVMM can manage XenServers as well, though it is a pain to integrate them. If the question was whether Hyper-V can support multiple guest platforms then the answer is yes and they've finally gotten the Linux integration services developed to a properly usable point. Venturing outside of Windows and specifically supported Linux versions then you're on your own though.

jibbajabba

undomiel wrote: »

they've finally gotten the Linux integration services developed to a properly usable point.

Still getting constant Kernel Panics on Hyper-V using CentOS 5 though - they might be getting there, but its far from perfect

undomiel

I've got a bunch of CentOS 6 VMs out there running Nagios instances and the 3.2 integration Services and I've never had any problems with them. I think there may be one CentOS 5 box running some vendor's application but I've never really had any problems with that either. I believe that is running the 2.1 Integration Services since the 3.x series is not compatible with CentOS 6.

jibbajabba

Just reinstalled a server with Server 2012, installed the Hyper-V role, updated via Windows Update .. uploaded the CentOS 5.8 (32Bit) Netinstall iso and tried to install it ... As soon as the install starts - kernel panic .. after a reboot it installed .. first reboot - kernel panic .. second reboot - fine.

Now I don't know if it's Hyper-V, the hardware driver (Microserver) or what - but I needed to get going so reverted back to 2008R2 for now which works ...

undomiel

Can't comment on 2012 Hyper-V yet unfortunately. I've yet to get around to installing it on physical hardware. I need to get my lab unpacked.