Guest OS Install Guide

These are the changes or updates made to the Guest Operating System Installation Guide since it was last published:

• Added Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 support for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 Service Pack 1 on ESX Server 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.5, and 3.5 U1. See “SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10” on page 140.
• Added Novell Open Enterprise Server 2 support for Netware 6.5 Support Pack 7 on ESX Server 3.0.1, 3.0.2, 3.5, and 3.5 U1. See “NetWare 6.5 Server” on page 235.
• Added missing support for NetWare 6.5 Support Pack 7 on ESX Server 3.5 U1. See “NetWare 6.5 Server” on page 235.
• Removed support that was incorrectly listed for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9 Service Pack 4 on ESX Server 3.5. See “SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9” on page 143.

PDF: http://www.vmware.com/pdf/GuestOS_guide.pdf

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These are the changes or updates made to the Guest Operating System Installation Guide since it was last published:

• Added support for Windows Vista Service Pack 1 on ESX Server 3.5 and 3.5 Update 1. See “Windows Vista” on page 33.
• Added a note about an issue with screen resolution after installing VMware Tools on a Windows Vista Service Pack 1 virtual machine. See “Windows Vista” on page 33.

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These are the changes or updates made to the Guest Operating System Installation Guide since it was last published:

• Updated with new ESX Server 3.5 Update 1 (U1) release. New support includes Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 on page 97, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 6 on page 101, Suse Linux Enterprise Server 9, Service Pack 4 on page 143, and Ubuntu 7.10 on page 198.
• Added information about Ubuntu 7.10, 64-Bit SMP guest operating system behavior on an Intel Host. See “Ubuntu 7.10, 64-Bit SMP Can Stall When Running, Installing, or Booting On an Intel Host” on page 199.
• Revised installation instructions for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5. See installation steps for “Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5” on page 97.
• Revised existing and added new ESX Server support notes for several guests. See “Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5” on page 97, “Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4” on page 101, “SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10” on page 140, “SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9” on page 143, and “Ubuntu Linux 7.04” on page 200.
• Added virtual SMP support to Ubuntu 7.04 on ESX Server 3.0.2 and 3.5. See “Ubuntu Linux 7.04” on page 200.
• Added support for Netware 6.5, Support Pack 7 on ESX Server 2.x and 3.x. See “NetWare 6.5 Server” on page 235.

PDF: http://www.vmware.com/pdf/GuestOS_guide.pdf

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These are the changes or updates made to the Guest Operating System Installation Guide since it was last published:

• Updated with new releases for Workstation 5.5.6, ACE 1.0.5, and VMware Server 1.0.5.
• Updated with new releases for Workstation 6.0.3 and ACE 2.0.3.
• Added support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 on ESX Server 3.0.2. See “Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5” on page 96.
• Modified information about using network and SCSI adapters with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1 WS on an ESX Server. See “General Installation Notes” on page 109 for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 2.1.
• Made miscellaneous edits.

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These are the changes or updates made to the Guest Operating System Installation Guide since it was last published:

• Listed Patch ESX-1002431 required to support SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, Service Pack 4 on ESX Server 3.0.2. See “SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9” on page 139.
• Removed known issues that were not relevant to Windows Vista. See “Known Issues” on page 34.

PDF: http://www.vmware.com/pdf/GuestOS_guide.pdf

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These are the changes or updates made to the Guest Operating System Installation Guide since it was last published:

• Removed incorrectly listed experimental support for Windows Vista on VMware ACE, VMware Server, GSX Server, and Workstation. See “Windows Vista” on page 33.
• Added known issue for choosing 32-bit or 64-bit architecture when installing a SUSE Linux 9.3 guest on a 64-bit host. See “Choosing Architecture When Installing SUSE Linux 9.3 on a 64-Bit Host” on page 162.

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These are the changes or updates made to the Guest Operating System Installation Guide since it was last published:

• Updated with new Fusion 1.1.1 release. See supported guest operating systems.
• Added note to Ubuntu 7.04 install instructions. See “Ubuntu Linux 7.04” on page 194.
• Revised install instructions for Red Hat Linux 9.0. See “Red Hat Linux 9.0” on page 112.

PDF: http://www.vmware.com/pdf/GuestOS_guide.pdf

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These are the changes or updates made to the Guest Operating System Installation Guide since it was last published:

• Added support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4, Update 6 on ESX Server. See “Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4” on page 98.
• Removed September Patch requirement, which was incorrectly listed, for Solaris 10 8/07 (Update 4) on ESX Server 3.0.1. See “Solaris 10 Operating System for x86 Platforms” on page 238.
• Removed virtual SMP support, which was incorrectly listed, for 64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 on ESX Server 3.0. See “Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3” on page 103.

PDF: http://www.vmware.com/pdf/GuestOS_guide.pdf

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These are the changes or updates made to the Guest Operating System Installation Guide since it was last published:

• Added statement about VMware ESX Server 3i version 3.5 guest operating system support. See “VMware ESX Server 3i version 3.5 support” on page 28.

• Included additional support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 Updates on ESX Server 3.0.1 and 3.0.2. See “Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3” on page 103 and “Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4” on page 98.

• Added support for SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9, Service Pack 4 on ESX Server 2.5.4, 2.5.5, 3.0.1, and 3.0.2. See “SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9” on page 140.

PDF: http://www.vmware.com/pdf/GuestOS_guide.pdf

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These are the changes or updates made to the Guest Operating System Installation Guide since it was last published:

• Updated with new VMware ESX Server 3.5 support.

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