VMware Workstation Pro
Using VMware Workstation Pro describes how to use VMware Workstation Pro™ to create, configure, and
manage virtual machines.
Intended Audience
This information is intended for anyone who wants to install, upgrade, or use Workstation Pro. The
information is written for experienced Windows or Linux system administrators who are familiar with
virtual machine technology and data center operations.
Host computers that run Workstation Pro must meet specific hardware and software requirements. Virtual machines that run in Workstation Pro support specific devices and provide certain features.
This chapter includes the following topics:
1. Host System Requirements for Workstation Pro
2. Virtual Machine Features and Specifications
The physical computer on which you install Workstation Pro is called the host system and its operating system is called the host operating system. To run Workstation Pro, the host system and the host operating system must meet specific hardware and software requirements.
Processor Requirements for Host Systems
You must install Workstation Pro on a host system that meets certain processor requirements.
Supported Processors
The following host systems are supported :
1. Systems using processors launched in 2011 or later except for systems using the following processors.
1. Intel Atom processors based on the 2011 Bonnell micro-architecture.For example, Atom Z670/ Z650 and Atom N570.
2. Intel Atom processors based on the 2012 Saltwell micro-architecture.For example, Atom S1200, Atom D2700/D2500, and Atom N2800/N2600.
3. AMD processors based on the Llano and Bobcat micro-architectures.
2. Systems using the following processors.
1. Intel processors based on the 2010 Westmere micro-architecture. For example, Xeon 5600, Xeon 3600, Core i7-970, Core i7-980, and Core i7-990.
Processor Requirements for 64-Bit Guest Operating Systems
For supported processors to run 64-bit guest operating systems, the host system must use one of the following processors.
1. An AMD CPU with AMD-V support
2. An Intel CPU with VT-x support
If you have an Intel CPU that has VT-x support, you must verify that VT-x support is enabled in the host system BIOS. The BIOS settings that must be enabled for VT-x support vary depending on the system vendor. See the VMware knowledge base article at http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1003944 for information about how to determine if VT-x support is enabled.
When you install a 64-bit operating system, Workstation Pro performs checks to make sure the host system has a supported processor. You cannot install a 64-bit operating system if the host system does not meet the processor requirements.
You can install Workstation Pro on Windows and Linux host operating systems. To see a list of the supported host operating systems, search the online VMware Compatibility Guide on the VMware Web site.
The host system must have enough memory to run the host operating system, the guest operating systems that run inside the virtual machines on the host system, and the applications that run in the host and guest operating systems.
The minimum memory required on the host system is 2 GB. 4 GB and above is recommended.
To support Windows 7 Aero graphics in a virtual machine, at least 3 GB of host system memory is required. 1 GB of memory is allocated to the guest operating system and 256 MB is allocated to graphics memory.
The host system must have a 16-bit or 32-bit display adapter. Use the latest graphics driver recommended for the host system.
To support Windows 7 Aero graphics, the host system should have either an NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or later or an ATI Radeon HD 2600 or later graphics processor.
Introduction and System
Requirements
Host computers that run Workstation Pro must meet specific hardware and software requirements. Virtual machines that run in Workstation Pro support specific devices and provide certain features.
This chapter includes the following topics:
1. Host System Requirements for Workstation Pro
2. Virtual Machine Features and Specifications
Host System Requirements for Workstation Pro
The physical computer on which you install Workstation Pro is called the host system and its operating system is called the host operating system. To run Workstation Pro, the host system and the host operating system must meet specific hardware and software requirements.
Processor Requirements for Host Systems
You must install Workstation Pro on a host system that meets certain processor requirements.
Supported Processors
The following host systems are supported :
1. Systems using processors launched in 2011 or later except for systems using the following processors.
1. Intel Atom processors based on the 2011 Bonnell micro-architecture.For example, Atom Z670/ Z650 and Atom N570.
2. Intel Atom processors based on the 2012 Saltwell micro-architecture.For example, Atom S1200, Atom D2700/D2500, and Atom N2800/N2600.
3. AMD processors based on the Llano and Bobcat micro-architectures.
2. Systems using the following processors.
1. Intel processors based on the 2010 Westmere micro-architecture. For example, Xeon 5600, Xeon 3600, Core i7-970, Core i7-980, and Core i7-990.
Processor Requirements for 64-Bit Guest Operating Systems
For supported processors to run 64-bit guest operating systems, the host system must use one of the following processors.
1. An AMD CPU with AMD-V support
2. An Intel CPU with VT-x support
If you have an Intel CPU that has VT-x support, you must verify that VT-x support is enabled in the host system BIOS. The BIOS settings that must be enabled for VT-x support vary depending on the system vendor. See the VMware knowledge base article at http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1003944 for information about how to determine if VT-x support is enabled.
When you install a 64-bit operating system, Workstation Pro performs checks to make sure the host system has a supported processor. You cannot install a 64-bit operating system if the host system does not meet the processor requirements.
Supported Host Operating Systems
You can install Workstation Pro on Windows and Linux host operating systems. To see a list of the supported host operating systems, search the online VMware Compatibility Guide on the VMware Web site.
Memory Requirements for Host Systems
The host system must have enough memory to run the host operating system, the guest operating systems that run inside the virtual machines on the host system, and the applications that run in the host and guest operating systems.
The minimum memory required on the host system is 2 GB. 4 GB and above is recommended.
To support Windows 7 Aero graphics in a virtual machine, at least 3 GB of host system memory is required. 1 GB of memory is allocated to the guest operating system and 256 MB is allocated to graphics memory.
Display Requirements for Host Systems
The host system must have a 16-bit or 32-bit display adapter. Use the latest graphics driver recommended for the host system.
To support Windows 7 Aero graphics, the host system should have either an NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT or later or an ATI Radeon HD 2600 or later graphics processor.
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