I'm using SATA drives. I am able to run 5 guests actively without any issues. (I can get 6, but it depends on which 6 <g>)
I need to get up to 10GB or 12GB of RAM, and I'll be happy. I have two DCs, File Services, Email Security, Server & Network Monitoring, Syslog, WSUS, and some game serving (Freelancer) Each guest was given 1GB RAM, except for the monitoring/patching server which has 1.5GB RAM and 2 CPUs. They don't *feel* like VMs, either. Nice and spiffy access. Currently, my Ubuntu Linux VM is down. I might steal 256MB from each DC to give the Linux box enough breathing space. Or, I'll just get up to the 10GB RAM mark. More info here: http://home.asbzone.com/ASB/archive/2010/02/22/home-network-overhaul-2010-conclusion.aspx I'll be upgrading the network diagram next month, because I made some changes since I posted this. *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) <http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker> *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* * * On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 9:49 AM, Raper, Jonathan - Eagle <jra...@eaglemds.com > wrote: > Curious, ASB - What type of drives did you use? > > > > Also, how many VMs do you run concurrently, and what services/apps are you > running? > > > > Jonathan L. Raper, A+, MCSA, MCSE > Technology Coordinator > Eagle Physicians & Associates, PA* > *jra...@eaglemds.com* > *www.eaglemds.com > ------------------------------ > > *From:* Andrew S. Baker [mailto:asbz...@gmail.com] > *Sent:* Wednesday, November 03, 2010 9:46 AM > > *To:* NT System Admin Issues > *Subject:* Re: Recommendations for cheap and cheerful virtual server > > > > I built a nice virtual host server (HyperV) with a decent case, quad-core > motherboard, 8GB RAM, and a couple 1TB drives for a few hundred dollars. > > > > Fast and stable. > > > > *ASB *(My XeeSM Profile) <http://XeeSM.com/AndrewBaker> > *Exploiting Technology for Business Advantage...* > * * > > > > On Wed, Nov 3, 2010 at 4:40 AM, James Rankin <kz2...@googlemail.com> > wrote: > > I have recently overhauled my home systems and installed a NAS device and > some new laptops....however, due to the neglect my AD and SCOM skills are > currently receiving, I have decided to get myself a few virtual systems > fired up at home to ensure I don't go too rusty. > > I'm looking for a cheap and cheerful system that can run either ESXi or > XenServer (or even Hyper-V), probably to host about 8 or 9 VMs (not all in > use at the same time, though). I guess the kicker is the storage, as I won't > be using my NAS device for this. I'd prefer something small and inobtrusive, > although that's in the ideal world. I read an article where someone > recommended getting hold of an old Compaq ML110 G4 and adding some SCSI > disks, so I'd also be willing to re-use some second-hand stuff, if needs be. > > I can back up the VMs to an external drive (if it is supported) so I > wouldn't be looking for any hardcore redundancy measures in the hardware. > > Anyone have any thoughts, or care to share what they are using for similar > setups? > > TIA, > > > > JRR > > ~ Finally, powerful endpoint security that ISN'T a resource hog! ~ ~ <http://www.sunbeltsoftware.com/Business/VIPRE-Enterprise/> ~ --- To manage subscriptions click here: http://lyris.sunbelt-software.com/read/my_forums/ or send an email to listmana...@lyris.sunbeltsoftware.com with the body: unsubscribe ntsysadmin
