VMware GSX 3 - Manual (Page 3)

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Introduction and System Requirements ____________________________9
VMware GSX Server: Enterprise-Class Virtual Infrastructure
for x86-Based Servers ____________________________________________10
Welcome to VMware GSX Server ___________________________________12
Enterprise-Class Virtual Infrastructure for Intel-Based Servers ___________13
What’s New in Version 3 __________________________________________14
Features in Version 3.2 _________________________________________14
Critical Bugs Fixed in GSX Server 3.2 ______________________________15
Features in Version 3.1 _________________________________________15
Critical Bugs Fixed in GSX Server 3.1 ______________________________16
Features in Version 3 __________________________________________17
Before You Install the Release ___________________________________21
If You Are Upgrading from an Earlier Version of GSX Server _____________23
Reinstall VMware Tools _________________________________________23
Host System Requirements ________________________________________24
Server Requirements __________________________________________24
Remote Client Requirements ____________________________________30
Virtual Machine Specifications _____________________________________32
Supported Guest Operating Systems ________________________________35
Technical Support Resources ______________________________________37
Self-Service Support __________________________________________37
Online and Telephone Support __________________________________37
Support Offerings ____________________________________________37
Reporting Problems ___________________________________________37
Log Files ____________________________________________________39
Installing VMware GSX Server ___________________________________ 43
Selecting Your Host System _____________________________________43
About the VMware Virtual Machine Console on the Server _____________44
Installing VMware GSX Server on a Windows Host ______________________45
Basic Installation ______________________________________________46
Default Directories ____________________________________________48
Installing the GSX Server Software on a Windows Host ________________48
Installing VMware GSX Server on a Linux Host _________________________55
Basic Installation ______________________________________________56