Which Linux distro is best for VMware?

Which Linux distro is best for VMware?

Five Linux operating system distributions are particularly suitable for running virtual machines, so let’s take a look at them….We’ve picked the most interesting, lightweight Linux versions for you to install.

  1. Linux Mint.
  2. Lubuntu.
  3. Raspberry Pi OS.
  4. Fedora.
  5. Manjaro Linux.
  6. elementary OS.
  7. Ubuntu Server.

Which Linux distro is best for virtual machine?

Top 7 Linux Distros to Run in VirtualBox

  • Lubuntu. Popular lightweight version of Ubuntu.
  • Linux Lite. Designed to ease the transition from Windows to Linux.
  • Manjaro. Suitable for Linux veterans and newcomers alike.
  • Linux Mint. Extremely user-friendly compared to most Linux distros.
  • OpenSUSE.
  • Ubuntu.
  • Slackware.

Will VMware run on Linux?

VMware Workstation runs on standard x86-based hardware with 64-bit Intel and AMD processors, and on 64-bit Windows or Linux host operating systems.

What version of Linux does VMware use?

1 Answer. VMware’s ESXi is apparently based on the linux kernel. There is a lawsuit about this because the linux kernel is under GPL v2. Here is a comparison between a system using a complete linux kernel and a system with VMware ESXi.

Which is the best lightweight Linux VM for VMware vSphere lab environment?

Top Three Lightweight Linux VMs for VMware vSphere Lab environment. 1 1. Damn Small Linux. Live CD which can be installed as usual. Check and download Damn Small Linux , as an ISO which you can install: http://distro. 2 2. Tiny Core Linux. 3 3. TTY Linux.

What is a a testing VM?

A testing VM is a VM which is not a filer or other type of VM that provides core network services for your lab environment (DC, DNS, DHCP firewall… ). It’s just a VM to test vSphere features like HA, vMotion, FT etc…. So this VM must be as small as possible to consume as less resources as possible.

Why is my VMware VM so small?

So this VM must be as small as possible to consume as less resources as possible. You certainly have a laptop that is installed with VMware Workstation. And if your laptop has only for example 8Gb of RAM (like mine which is getting oldish…) you’re certainly concerned about RAM resources.

How do I convert a Stresslinux file to a VMware file?

Snag the latest stresslinux file that is listed for “VMware Appliance” with a component type of “vmware”. Then, extract that container to find a single VMX and VMDK file. Load these up in Converter and convert it into your vSphere environment.