VMware Infrastructure 3 Documentation
ESX 3.0 and VirtualCenter 2.0
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In the past, the ESX product name had been ESX Server. This name has changed to ESX. However, the software, documentation titles, and documentation text continue to refer to ESX as ESX Server.
Deutsch and 日本語 sites offer localized documentation for Release Notes and the main documentation set as available.
Compatibility Guides
Systems Compatibility Guide for ESX Server 3.x (PDF)
I/O Compatibility Guide for ESX Server 3.x (PDF)
Storage/SAN Compatibility Guide for ESX Server 3.x (PDF)
Backup Software Compatibility Guide for ESX Server 3.x (PDF)
Note: If a component of your configuration is not listed in the HCL’s above, please contact the respective vendor for more information.
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Release Notes
ESX Server 3.0 and VirtualCenter 2.0 (HTML)
VMware Consolidated Backup 1.0 (HTML)
Patches & Updates
Visit the VI3 Patches & Updates page for current information and read Patch Management for ESX Server 3 to learn about updating ESX Server.
Documentation
Read the documentation below to learn about installing, configuring, and using VMware Infrastructure 3 products.
Main Documentation Set
Published on 6/15/06 for ESX 3.0 Build 27701 and VirtualCenter 2.0 Build 27704
• Learn about our main documentation set:
Documentation Roadmap (PDF)
• Search all the books in the set for the information you need:
VMware Infrastructure 3 Online Library (HTML)
• Read individual books in the set:
Introduction to VMware Infrastructure (PDF)
Quick Start Guide (PDF)
Installation and Upgrade Guide (PDF)
Basic System Administration (PDF)
Virtual Infrastructure Web Access Administrator's Guide (PDF, Updated 7/11/07)
Server Configuration Guide (PDF, Updated 7/10/07)
Resource Management Guide (PDF)
SAN Configuration Guide (PDF, Updated 6/21/07)
Virtual Machine Backup Guide (PDF)
Setup for Microsoft Cluster Service (PDF)
Related Resources
VirtualCenter Database Sizing Calculator for Microsoft SQL Server (Excel)
VirtualCenter Database Sizing Calculator for Oracle (Excel)
SAN System Design and Deployment Guide (PDF)
Guest Operating System Installation Guide (HTML | PDF)
Virtual Machine Mobility Planning Guide (PDF)
For Developers
VMware SDK & API Developer Resources page (HTML)
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