VMware Workstation 5.5Features | Documentation | Knowledge Base | Discussion ForumsHost System RequirementsWhat do you need to get the most out of VMware Workstation 5? Take the following list of requirements as a starting point. Like physical computers, the virtual machines running under VMware Workstation generally perform better if they have faster processors and more memory. PC HardwareCompatible processors include
For additional information, including notes on processors that are not compatible, see the VMware knowledge base at MemoryYou must have enough memory to run the host operating system, plus the memory required for each guest operating system and for applications on the host and guest. See your guest operating system and application documentation for their memory requirements. DisplayDisk DrivesGuest operating systems can reside on physical disk partitions or in virtual disk files. Hard DiskOptical CD-ROM/DVD-ROM DriveLocal Area Networking (Optional)Host Operating SystemVMware Workstation is available for both Windows and Linux host operating systems. Windows Host Operating Systems (32-Bit)Workstation supports the following Windows 32-bit host operating systems. Windows Server 2003 Web Edition, SP1 Windows Server 2003 Small Business Edition, SP1 Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition, SP1 Windows Server 2003 R2 (Listed versions are also supported with no service pack.) Windows XP Professional, SP1, SP2 (Listed versions are also supported with no service pack.) Windows 2000 Professional, SP3, SP4 Windows 2000 Advanced Server, SP3, SP4 Windows Host Operating Systems (64-Bit)Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition R2 Internet Explorer 4.0 or higher is required for the Windows online help system. Linux Host Operating Systems (32-Bit)Supported distributions and kernels are listed below. VMware Workstation may not run on systems that do not meet these requirements. Note: As newer Linux kernels and distributions are released, VMware modifies and tests its products for stability and reliability on those host platforms. We make every effort to add support for new kernels and distributions in a timely manner, but until a kernel or distribution is added to the list below, its use with our products is not supported. Look for newer prebuilt modules in the download area of our Web site. Go to www.vmware.com/download/. Mandriva Linux 2007 (experimental support) Mandriva Linux 2006 Mandrake Linux 10.1 Mandrake Linux 9.0 stock 2.4.19 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0, AS, ES, WS, updates 1, 2, 3, 4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0, AS, ES, WS, updates 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 stock 2.4.9-e3 Red Hat Linux 9.0 stock 2.4.20-8, upgrade 2.4.20-20.9 Red Hat Linux 8.0 stock 2.4.18 Red Hat Linux 7.3 stock 2.4.18 Red Hat Linux 7.2 stock 2.4.7-10, upgrade 2.4.9-7, upgrade 2.4.9-13, upgrade 2.4.9-21, upgrade 2.4.9-31 Red Hat Linux 7.1 stock 2.4.2-2, upgrade 2.4.3-12 Red Hat Linux 7.0 stock 2.2.16-22, upgrade 2.2.17-14 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, 9 SP1, 9 SP2, 9 SP3 stock 2.6.5-797 (Listed versions are also supported with no service pack.) SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 8, stock 2.4.19 SUSE Linux 10.1 SUSE Linux 10 stock 2.6.13 SUSE Linux 9.3 stock 9.3-2.6.11.4 SUSE Linux 9.2, SP1 stock 9.2-2.6.8-24.11 (Listed versions are also supported with no service pack.) SUSE Linux 9.1 stock 2.6.4-52 SUSE Linux 9.0 stock 2.4.21-99 SUSE Linux 8.2 stock 2.4.20 Ubuntu Linux 6.06 Ubuntu Linux 5.10 Ubuntu Linux 5.04 Platforms not listed above are not supported. A Web browser is required for the Help system. Linux Host Operating Systems (64-Bit)Supported distributions and kernels are listed below. VMware Workstation may not run on systems that do not meet these requirements. Note: As newer Linux kernels and distributions are released, VMware modifies and tests its products for stability and reliability on those host platforms. We make every effort to add support for new kernels and distributions in a timely manner, but until a kernel or distribution is added to the list below, its use with our products is not supported. Look for newer prebuilt modules in the download area of our Web site. Go to www.vmware.com/download/. Mandriva Linux 2007 (experimental support) Mandriva Linux 2006 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4.0, AS, ES, WS, updates 1, 2, 3, 4 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3.0, AS, ES, WS stock 2.4.21, updates 2.4.21-15, 6, 7, 8 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, SP1, SP2, SP3 stock 2.6.5-797 (Listed versions are also supported with no service pack.) SUSE Linux 10.1 SUSE Linux 10 stock 2.6.13 SUSE Linux 9.3 stock 9.3-2.6.11.4 SUSE Linux 9.2, SP1 stock 9.2-2.6.8-24.11 (Listed versions are also supported with no service pack.) SUSE Linux 9.1 stock 2.6.4-52 Ubuntu Linux 6.06 Ubuntu Linux 5.10 Ubuntu Linux 5.04 Platforms not listed above are not supported. A Web browser is required for the Help system. |