Build out a VMWARE Server
I have an old tyan s2952 extended ATX motherboard I would like to replace with a newer motherboard faster processors and a lot of memory. I need help in figuring out the optimum configuration which will allow me to run SAP Business Objects Data services AND run it as a VM. It has become somewhat of a struggle internally as to what the best approach is. I want to have the maximum fast processors I can add with a lot of memory and disk available. I have noticed in watching BODS run, that it is maxing out my current processors but not necessarily the memory. The challenge is finding something which is VMWARE approved AND meets the requirements of running SAP BODS.
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Well, they were a little surprised as well. I am pretty sure I am using the 64 bit version, so maybe we need faster disks and processors. I need the configuration, so I can get spun up and see what it's performance is.
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Thanks this was helpful. Most if the whitebox stuff looks like it is kind of old (2009). Anything newer?
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So this is literally a case where there is too much info. Could you recommend a server build where I could support at least 4 sockets (so I think that would be up to 16 cores?) of a pretty fast processor and at least 32 G of memory? I will probably need a SATA controller and dual gigabyte lan access. I will put in at least 4 TB sata drives in a Raid 1? Does that make sense? Of course it needs to be VM ware compatible. Thanks !
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Thanks Andrew-
I appreciate the references . As I indicated in my last comment I was hoping to have someone helping me make some specific choices. like which motherboard, etc.. I am new to the whole VM thing ( I have a VM Server but I was more an observer than hands on in its construction). I am trying to figure what makes sense so I can build a box and consolidate some existing hardware. I should be able to figure something out with the references you gave. Thank You.
I appreciate the references . As I indicated in my last comment I was hoping to have someone helping me make some specific choices. like which motherboard, etc.. I am new to the whole VM thing ( I have a VM Server but I was more an observer than hands on in its construction). I am trying to figure what makes sense so I can build a box and consolidate some existing hardware. I should be able to figure something out with the references you gave. Thank You.
Unless, someone has actually built a server out of bits, it's difficult to provide a exact answer.
ESXi is a enterprise commerical hypervisor, whjich is often used with Certified Kit.
I would recommend looking at the HCLs, and purchasing a certified server.
ESXi is a enterprise commerical hypervisor, whjich is often used with Certified Kit.
I would recommend looking at the HCLs, and purchasing a certified server.
You have to wonder why it isn't maxing out the RAM that you have available, are you using an old 32 bit version? You probably need to ask in a SAP forum rather than under computer servers.