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Running several operating systems simultaneously within a single virtual machine?

Running several operating systems simultaneously within a single virtual machine?

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predafight
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09-05-2018, 08:50 PM

#1

You have an older Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX with 128GB RAM, repurposed as a multi-OS host for local network use. I need to know which approach works best—software tools or specific operating systems—to run multiple VMs or OS versions on this system. Thanks ahead!

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predafight

09-05-2018, 08:50 PM #1

You have an older Ryzen Threadripper 2970WX with 128GB RAM, repurposed as a multi-OS host for local network use. I need to know which approach works best—software tools or specific operating systems—to run multiple VMs or OS versions on this system. Thanks ahead!

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BruceJH
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09-05-2018, 10:42 PM

#2

Set up Proxmox and enjoy the experience—it's a great setup with strong performance.

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BruceJH

09-05-2018, 10:42 PM #2

Set up Proxmox and enjoy the experience—it's a great setup with strong performance.

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gordo_craftr2
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09-07-2018, 07:48 AM

#3

Proxmox and VMWare ESXi are popular choices for virtualization. Both act as hypervisors, but they differ in features, pricing, and community support. Understanding their strengths helps decide which fits your needs better.

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gordo_craftr2

09-07-2018, 07:48 AM #3

Proxmox and VMWare ESXi are popular choices for virtualization. Both act as hypervisors, but they differ in features, pricing, and community support. Understanding their strengths helps decide which fits your needs better.

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Meba11
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09-08-2018, 06:03 AM

#4

Hypervisors are often unnecessary. Simply execute both operating systems concurrently. Jokes aside. If you need to run the hypervisor on a flash drive or SD card, EXSi is an option. For a dedicated storage setup, Proxmox works well.

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Meba11

09-08-2018, 06:03 AM #4

Hypervisors are often unnecessary. Simply execute both operating systems concurrently. Jokes aside. If you need to run the hypervisor on a flash drive or SD card, EXSi is an option. For a dedicated storage setup, Proxmox works well.

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Reltzy
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09-14-2018, 08:30 AM

#5

ESXI might be simpler for more complex configurations (like VGPU), but I can't afford it, so I haven't experimented much with it. I prefer Proxmox because it's just Debian with QEMU and a web interface, both of which I'm comfortable with after using them before.

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Reltzy

09-14-2018, 08:30 AM #5

ESXI might be simpler for more complex configurations (like VGPU), but I can't afford it, so I haven't experimented much with it. I prefer Proxmox because it's just Debian with QEMU and a web interface, both of which I'm comfortable with after using them before.

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Aljoharah
Junior Member

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09-20-2018, 08:08 PM

#6

Yes, it allows using different GPUs for separate VMs. You can assign one GPU to multiple virtual machines.

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Aljoharah

09-20-2018, 08:08 PM #6

Yes, it allows using different GPUs for separate VMs. You can assign one GPU to multiple virtual machines.

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babystitch
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09-23-2018, 08:15 PM

#7

It works with both options, though the VGPU configuration can be tricky and isn't free. I've stopped trying to set it up repeatedly; instead, I connect a graphics card directly into one virtual machine.

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babystitch

09-23-2018, 08:15 PM #7

It works with both options, though the VGPU configuration can be tricky and isn't free. I've stopped trying to set it up repeatedly; instead, I connect a graphics card directly into one virtual machine.

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danielskyj
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10-05-2018, 06:59 PM

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I believe I tried this because it's built on Debian, which is something I'm more familiar with

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danielskyj

10-05-2018, 06:59 PM #8

I believe I tried this because it's built on Debian, which is something I'm more familiar with

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Lorddoom139
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10-15-2018, 12:01 PM

#9

What are the options for GPU setup with a legacy serial port adapter card and a PCI NVMe cluster card?

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Lorddoom139

10-15-2018, 12:01 PM #9

What are the options for GPU setup with a legacy serial port adapter card and a PCI NVMe cluster card?

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Killer_US
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10-15-2018, 05:14 PM

#10

PCIe passthrough is generally compatible with all cards, though problems might arise. It’s likely better to use RAID with NVMe drives on the host and create virtual disks there instead. If you have the equipment, give it a shot!

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Killer_US

10-15-2018, 05:14 PM #10

PCIe passthrough is generally compatible with all cards, though problems might arise. It’s likely better to use RAID with NVMe drives on the host and create virtual disks there instead. If you have the equipment, give it a shot!

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