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I'm new to virtual servers - I know late to get in this game, however, I'm in need of some direction. what can I down load to get myself started on virtualizing servers. I know VM ware is basically the standard but there are many choices. Any suggestions on where to start?

Nick Rhode

Depends on how large your environment is and how many servers you support. VMware has a free license for you to use if you want to get some practice. Typically for small businesses I would recommend vmware essentials which will license 3 hosts (6 cpu's *2 cpu's per host*) paired with veeam essentials for backups.

A person to look at here would be hanccocka. He has a ton of articles for the beginner to advanced for when it comes to VMware. Sample below

https://www.experts-exchange.com/Software/VMWare/A_11116-HOW-TO-Install-and-Configure-VMware-vSphere-Hypervisor-5-1-ESXi-5-1.html

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WellingtonIS

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Thanks I'll look at all of these. I really need to get going on this.

Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

No Problems, Welcome to Virtualisation, there are many Experts here at Experts Exchange to help you on your journey, do not by shy, just Ask Us! if you have a question or unsure.

No Question is a Stupid Question!

All the very best....

Andy

BharathKumarRaju DasaraRaju

@hanccocka

OMG what an explanation................your virtual soul with me....what a knowledge you have .....absolutely awesome...Thanks for helping us.