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I'm still figuring out what's going on with VMware.

I'm still figuring out what's going on with VMware.

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dusthawk
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08-10-2016, 05:41 PM
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I’m wrapping up my PC tonight and I’m running a simple Linux distro called Ubuntu. I’m curious whether using a VMware solution works with Windows, and another question: with 4 cores, 8 threads, and 16GB RAM, can I treat the Windows VM as if it had those exact specifications?
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dusthawk
08-10-2016, 05:41 PM #1

I’m wrapping up my PC tonight and I’m running a simple Linux distro called Ubuntu. I’m curious whether using a VMware solution works with Windows, and another question: with 4 cores, 8 threads, and 16GB RAM, can I treat the Windows VM as if it had those exact specifications?

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IamPiggy
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08-15-2016, 07:46 AM
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Are you referring to Ubuntu? For your concern, it's not advisable to allocate all system resources to a VM. Aim for at least 10GB RAM and 2 CPU cores if possible.
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IamPiggy
08-15-2016, 07:46 AM #2

Are you referring to Ubuntu? For your concern, it's not advisable to allocate all system resources to a VM. Aim for at least 10GB RAM and 2 CPU cores if possible.

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Tebanane
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08-18-2016, 05:22 AM
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Because it's a virtualized device, it won't function like a physical installation. Components like the GPU and sound card are simulated. If you need Windows, installing it directly would be more straightforward.
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Tebanane
08-18-2016, 05:22 AM #3

Because it's a virtualized device, it won't function like a physical installation. Components like the GPU and sound card are simulated. If you need Windows, installing it directly would be more straightforward.

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08-18-2016, 08:57 AM
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For optimal performance across all operating systems, consider installing each OS on a separate drive. This way, you can simply boot into the desired system without using any virtual machines.
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Maakuzw
08-18-2016, 08:57 AM #4

For optimal performance across all operating systems, consider installing each OS on a separate drive. This way, you can simply boot into the desired system without using any virtual machines.

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08-18-2016, 10:22 AM
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The optimal setup involves virt-manager, libvirt, and QEMU with GPU pass-through. This approach needs a second graphics card and dedicated CPU/memory resources for the virtual machine to avoid significant performance drops. You’d need to calculate the required allocation between host and VM carefully. For my situation, dual booting would be simpler.
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Kontgezicht
08-18-2016, 10:22 AM #5

The optimal setup involves virt-manager, libvirt, and QEMU with GPU pass-through. This approach needs a second graphics card and dedicated CPU/memory resources for the virtual machine to avoid significant performance drops. You’d need to calculate the required allocation between host and VM carefully. For my situation, dual booting would be simpler.

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08-18-2016, 01:48 PM
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To arrange your VMs properly so they stay online and have a GPU, it will require significant effort—particularly if this is your first experience with Linux. Unless you specifically need both Windows and Ubuntu simultaneously, dual booting remains the optimal choice. Purchase an additional storage device, install Ubuntu there, and you’ll be set to go.
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Niclin13
08-18-2016, 01:48 PM #6

To arrange your VMs properly so they stay online and have a GPU, it will require significant effort—particularly if this is your first experience with Linux. Unless you specifically need both Windows and Ubuntu simultaneously, dual booting remains the optimal choice. Purchase an additional storage device, install Ubuntu there, and you’ll be set to go.

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