LinuxCitrix XenServer compara con Esxi de VMware y OpenSuse
LinuxCitrix XenServer compara con Esxi de VMware y OpenSuse
I'm organizing this discussion to understand your perspective on these three operating systems and their advantages and disadvantages. My goal is to reach a well-informed decision about which OS would be most suitable for hosting PCI-Passthrough for guest VMs. I’m confident I can manage the setup myself, having successfully installed UnRaid OS and ensured all hardware is properly isolated with IOMMU groups. The recurring issue that keeps me concerned is inconsistent performance despite following all setup instructions. Manjaro has been the only one that ran smoothly without errors, though I’m aware of a problem with OVMF Tianocore not being recognized by libvirt. I suspect the issue might be with my build, but I’m open to testing further.
Other options like OpenSuse, Arch, CentOS, and Gentoo seem promising based on forums. OpenSuse stood out for its GUI and pre-configured kernel support. I’m also puzzled by the confusing command lines in Manjaro, preferring a more straightforward "apt-get" style.
My plan is to proceed with the best option, possibly purchasing UnRaid if needed, and ensure PCI passthrough functions reliably. I’ll keep an eye on the OVMF compatibility and test Manjaro thoroughly before finalizing.
Looking ahead, I envision a setup that lets me run a Windows VM for gaming, a hackintosh workstation for content creation, and a media server for Kodi/plex, all while maintaining stability.
In summary: I’m weighing ease of setup, availability of required tools, and reliability across platforms to decide the optimal choice.
For a seamless setup, consider purchasing Unraid. If you're open to effort, any other distribution will work, though I prefer CentOS or Arch for their support. RHEL-based systems usually offer more guides since Red Hat heavily backs KVM, making CentOS or Fedora ideal starting points. You can install a GUI desktop on any platform, but be aware that results vary widely across distributions. This approach isn't guaranteed to succeed on any OS, and Unraid doesn't appear to handle this scenario well. It seems unlikely that a VM is necessary, as you can connect directly to the host system. In short, it's more effective to address specific issues rather than asking broad questions.
Thank you very much for your kind words. I really appreciate the assistance. Also, enjoy your cookie and have a great day!
It's not included on the usual list, but I'd check PROXMOX. It's free with a paid option available. They say GPU pass-through can be tricky, so it might not be the best fit. If you're willing to pay and want a straightforward experience, unRAID is often recommended for GPU compatibility.
VMware integration is straightforward, yet a major hurdle arises with Nvidia cards. They trigger the notorious error 43, which remains unresolved because the driver locks access after detecting a VMware virtual machine. UnRAID stands out as the most practical solution.
Honestly, I overlooked that part a long time ago. Guess you can't change the VM's vmx file to conceal its virtual nature, right? If that's the case, then fine. XP
I haven’t worked with ESXi before, so I can’t say how easy it is. Still, I’m interested in giving it a try if there’s a free basic version available. Are you asking if it’s intentionally designed so certain features aren’t accessible? That seems likely given the competition from high-end cards priced over $5000. I’d prefer not to be limited by budget constraints.