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VMware GSX Server Administration Guide
What’s New in Version 3
Whether you’re a long-time power user of VMware GSX Server or a new user who is
just learning what you can do with virtual machines, the new features in VMware GSX
Server 3 extend its capabilities and make it easier to use.
Features in Version 3.2
Here are some highlights of key features to explore in VMware GSX Server 3.2:
New Operating System Support
VMware GSX Server 3.2 adds full support for the following 64-bit host operating
systems on AMD64 and Intel® EM64T processors:
• Microsoft® Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition as a host operating system on
AMD64 and Intel EM64T processors
VMware GSX Server 3.2 adds experimental support for the following 64-bit host
operating systems on AMD64 and Intel EM64T processors:
• Red Hat™ Enterprise Linux 4
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Update 4
• SUSE™ LINUX Enterprise Server 9 Service Pack 1
• SUSE LINUX 9.3
• SUSE LINUX 9.2
VMware GSX Server 3.2 adds support for the following 32-bit host and guest
operating systems:
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1
• Mandrake Linux 10.0 and 10.1
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 Update 4
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 Update 6
• SUSE LINUX Enterprise Server 9 Service Pack 1
• SUSE LINUX 9.3 (experimental support)
• SUSE LINUX 9.2
Support for Clustering with the iSCSI Protocol
Using the iSCSI protocol allows you to set up a clustering environment across hosts.
For more information, see
Clustering Using the iSCSI Protocol on page 223 .