Top simple VM solutions

ViacoolHD

06-18-2021, 04:44 AM #1

Hello, I bought a HP Proliant DL360 G6 for $100 on eBay, added 75GB of RAM, and am looking for a simple virtual machine option. I’m aiming for something basic, affordable, or even free.

_ImSky_
Member

06-18-2021, 10:07 AM

Great choice! You've got the DL380 G6 ready, and Linux distributions will be ideal for it.

_ImSky_

06-18-2021, 10:07 AM #2

Great choice! You've got the DL380 G6 ready, and Linux distributions will be ideal for it.

BaccaStrq123
Senior Member

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06-18-2021, 11:34 AM

They mentioned either what @GDRRiley said or ESXi. We've tried it on several hosts without issues. It's also free.

BaccaStrq123

06-18-2021, 11:34 AM #3

They mentioned either what @GDRRiley said or ESXi. We've tried it on several hosts without issues. It's also free.

Amy467
Member

106

06-19-2021, 05:36 AM

I'm not certain about your understanding of bare bones, but I've been using the Esxi Free Edition, which has performed excellently and remains quite dependable. Most other choices I've considered have been more expensive in terms of cost.

Amy467

06-19-2021, 05:36 AM #4

jtallieu
Member

06-20-2021, 05:43 AM

Xen functions as a hypervisor, essentially an OS dedicated solely to hosting virtual machines. It is available under an open-source license.

jtallieu

06-20-2021, 05:43 AM #5

Xen functions as a hypervisor, essentially an OS dedicated solely to hosting virtual machines. It is available under an open-source license.

live77
Member

194

06-20-2021, 11:47 AM

I’ve checked ESXi and it’s worth noting the limits of the free edition. You can run several VMs, but the free version restricts advanced features. It’s better to stick with one Linux VM rather than juggling multiple ones if you want full functionality.

live77

06-20-2021, 11:47 AM #6

_Scode
Junior Member

07-02-2021, 01:16 PM

Based on what I know, you can keep adding until reaching the system's maximum capacity. I'm currently handling up to 7 tasks at once.

_Scode

07-02-2021, 01:16 PM #7

Based on what I know, you can keep adding until reaching the system's maximum capacity. I'm currently handling up to 7 tasks at once.

TheAndrew_YT
Junior Member

07-02-2021, 01:34 PM

I can set up unlimited virtual machines based on what I understand. You have two hosts, one handling ten VMs smoothly. Adding a Linux VM inside it seems unnecessary and inefficient, as it’s just consuming your resources without clear benefit.

TheAndrew_YT

07-02-2021, 01:34 PM #8