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Software Packages
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VM Server requires the following software packages and their
dependencies.
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kernel-xen
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xen
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xen-tools
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xen-tools-ioemu (This package is required for hardware-assisted
full-virtualization mode.)
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kernel-xenpae (Used instead of kernel-xen, this package enables
32-bit computers to use physical address extensions to access
memory over 4GB.)
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Computer Type and CPU
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VM Server can run VM-aware operating systems on computers with x86
32-bit or 64-bit architectures.
VM Server can run VMs in full virtualization mode only on computers
that support hardware-assisted virtualization, such as Intel VT or
AMD Virtualization.
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Memory Required
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In addition to the memory required for SUSE Linux, add the amount of
memory required for all planned virtual machines.
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Disk Space Required
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In addition to the disk space required for SUSE Linux, additional
disk space might be required, depending on the needs of each VM.
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Operating Systems for Virtual Machines
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VM Server can host the following VM-aware operating systems in
paravirtual mode:
With hardware-assisted virtualization, VM Server provides a full
virtual environment that can host most popular operating systems.
If the VM Server is running kernel-xenpae to access memory above 4
GB, the VM operating systems must also be PAE enabled.
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Device Drivers for the Virtual Machine Environment
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On hardware-assisted virtual machines, the following devices are
emulated and require native OS drivers:
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Network card: AMD PCNet, NE2000
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Disk drive: IDE
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Graphics card: VESA-compliant VGA, Cirrus Logic GD5446
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Input: PS/2 mouse and keyboard
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Sound: Creative Sound Blaster 16, ENSONIQ ES1370
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