Use Other linux x64 as template, and Intel e1000 or VMXNET3 as NIC, and you should be fine. All required VMWare drivers are also in the software package [;)]
I would add that I've gotten good results under ESXi 4.x and 5.x using the following settings:
OS: SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 (64-bit)
MEMORY: 2GB (I manage a lot of systems, I'd run at least 1GB)
CPUS: I have 2 cores allocated, but for lesser-loaded systems, 1 is fine.
HD Controller: LSI Logic Parallel
HD: 160GB Thick Provision (you can use smaller, and thin provisioning, for smaller systems)
CD/DVD: Connected to install ISO initially, disconnected after install.
NIC: E1000 Emulation.
I would use, as the other poster mentioned, the latest software ISO.
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I would add that I've gotten good results under ESXi 4.x and 5.x using the following settings:
OS: SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 (64-bit)
MEMORY: 2GB (I manage a lot of systems, I'd run at least 1GB)
CPUS: I have 2 cores allocated, but for lesser-loaded systems, 1 is fine.
HD Controller: LSI Logic Parallel
HD: 160GB Thick Provision (you can use smaller, and thin provisioning, for smaller systems)
CD/DVD: Connected to install ISO initially, disconnected after install.
NIC: E1000 Emulation.
I would use, as the other poster mentioned, the latest software ISO.
CTO, Convergent Information Security Solutions, LLC
Advice given as posted on this forum does not construe a support relationship or other relationship with Convergent Information Security Solutions, LLC or its subsidiaries. Use the advice given at your own risk.
