Virtual Machine Manager Database Hardware Requirements
The minimum and recommended hardware requirements to install and operate the Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) database are listed in the following tables based on the number of hosts you manage.
Note
The VMM database uses Microsoft SQL Server 2005. For more information about the recommended system requirements for SQL Server 2005, refer to the SQL Server 2005 product documentation.
Managing from 5 to 150 Hosts
| Hardware component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
Processor |
Pentium 4 2.8 GHz |
Dual-Core 64-bit 3.2 GHz |
RAM |
2 GB |
4 GB |
Hard disk |
80 GB |
150 GB |
Managing over 150 Hosts
| Hardware component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
Processor |
Dual-Core 64-bit 3.2 GHz |
Dual-Core 64-bit 3.6 GHz |
RAM |
4 GB |
8 GB |
Hard disk |
150 GB |
200 GB |
See Also
Concepts
Virtual Machine Manager Database Software Requirements
Virtual Machine Manager System Requirements -- Multiple Computers