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VMware vcloud director
VMware Tools
To get the best integration with VMware vSphere and other
solutions, install the VMware Tools (using the VMware vCenter
Server interface). The VMware Tools repository is available at
http://packages.vmware.com/tools/esx/index.html
Configuration and Settings
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware is designed to deliver
ideal performance on VMware vSphere right out of the box with
minimal setup and configuration. SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
for VMware run on vSphere (version 4.0 Update 2 and above)
results in a highly suitable combination for accurate timekeeping
of your workloads Follow these best practices below to obtain
optimal results:
•
SCSI adapter
– For best results, using the VMware Paravirtual
SCSI adapter is recommended.
•
Network
– For best performance, using of the VMXNET 3
network driver is recommended.
•
CD-ROM
– Make sure that the “connect at power on” status
of the CD-ROM is unchecked.
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability
Extensions
The SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension is
supported with SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware. The
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Availability configuration used on a
physical server can be used on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for
VMware. In addition, the SBD (Split-Brain Detector) agent as a
fencing mechanism is supported.
Activating the Subscription to Patches and
Updates
VMware customers who have made a qualifying purchase of
VMware vSphere on or after June 9, 2010 and have an active
VMware Subscription and Support (SnS) contract are entitled
to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware with subscription
to updates and patches at no additional cost. VMware will notify
entitled customers by email providing an activation code that
will allow them to activate their subscription.
• Novell customers with a Novell account can activate the
subscription at
www.novell.com/register
• Customers without a Novell account can register and activate
the subscription at
www.vmware.com/go/
activateslesforvmware
to register and activate their
subscriptions (Note: redirects to a Novell site)
Questions?
Contact VMware Support by visiting
www.vmware.
com/support/us_support.html
How to Get Support for SUSE Linux Enterprise
Server for VMware
By choosing to deploy SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware
in your vSphere environment, you now have the unique opportunity
to obtain technical support for enterprise Linux directly from
VMware Global Support Services.
To purchase VMware technical support of SUSE Linux
Enterprise Server for VMware, please visit the VMware Store
www.vmware.com/go/buyslesforvmwaresupport
or call a
VMware representative at 1-877-4-VMWARE (Outside of
North America, dial 1-650-427-5000).
