VMWare WorkStation Pro 16 and EVE-NG Memory Usage remains unaffected even when nodes on EVE-NG are inactive.
VMWare WorkStation Pro 16 and EVE-NG Memory Usage remains unaffected even when nodes on EVE-NG are inactive.
I'm working with VMware Workstation 16 Pro for EVE-NG. The issue I encounter is that running any node—such as a switch, router, or other device—causes my laptop's memory usage to rise normally. However, when I stop all the nodes inside EVE-NG, the laptop's memory utilization doesn't decrease until I completely shut down the EVE-NG VM in VMware. Could you provide any insights or solutions to this problem? Also, consider possible fixes if you have them.
VMware Workstation operates as a type 2 hypervisor, meaning it functions on top of the operating system rather than directly interacting with hardware. This setup requires all the RAM allocated to a virtual machine to be immediately taken from the host system and not reclaimed until the VM is powered off. Unlike type 1 hypervisors, there is no RAM sharing between the host and other VMs. Consequently, features like memory compression or ballooning are absent. Running Windows 10 and Workstation Pro on just 8GB of RAM can lead to performance issues, as the host may run out of memory quickly, causing excessive swapping or a blue screen if the VM attempts to use 8GB while the host only supports 8GB. Ideally, a minimum of 16GB of RAM is recommended for optimal performance with VMware Workstation.