Hello? Before deploying the vSphere in field, I tried to learn and get concepts of VMware.
Below is my current studying environment.
[Environment]
[PC] SAMSUNG, Core i5, 64-bit, 8 RAM, Winodws 7 Home Preminum Editon (Home OS)
[VMware] 8.0.0-build 471780
[ESXi] VMware-VMvisor-Installer-4.1.0.updated1-348481.x86_64.iso (It installed on VMware Workstation)
[ESXi Client] Windows XP Professional (32-bit). It installed on VMware Workstation .
[Problem]
Description : When I connected vSphere through client, and then Create Virtual Machine.
Windows XP Professional (32-bit) successfully installed as Host1
However, installing Windows Server 2008 R2 (64-bit) w/ SP2 encountered with below message.
msg.cpuid.noLongmodeQuestionFmt:This virtual machine is configured for 64-bit guest
operating systems. However, 64-bit operation is not possible.
This host does not support VT.
For more detailed information, see http://vmware.com/info?id=152.
Continue without 64-bit support?
1) Through the KB link, I checked the comparability via VMware-guest64check-5.5.0-18463.
2) By using cpu-z, I checked my detailed cpu and mainboard information.
3) Checked the BIOS(CMOS) to support VT or not. Showed CPU VT (VT-x) Supported.
I would like to know...
1) CPU code name Sandy Bridage can not support VT so that I have got those message?
2) BIOS showed CPU VT (VT-x) Supported means it support other Intel CPU not Sandy Bridage?
3) In the message, if I select YES and keep install it, Windows Server 2008 R2 can not install?
I admitted that my enviornment is not server... With trial and error mind, I did buy computer(laptop) to know VMware and vSphere.
If someone know about this situation, please give me some advice for me.
Thanks in advance.
Warmest Regards.
Jeff