Determining Memory Settings for a Virtual Machine

When you configure the memory settings for a virtual machine, you should consult the documentation for the guest operating system you plan to run in that virtual machine. The user interface of your VMware product provides general guidelines for the amount of memory required. If the interface and the operating system documentation do not agree, you should rely on the operating system documentation.

Using Sound Adapters on GSX and VMware Servers

Sound adapters by default are not installed in a virtual machine for GSX or VMware Servers. To add a sound adapter, use the virtual machine settings editor (VM > Settings) after you have installed the operating system. For instructions on configuring sound for a virtual machine on a GSX or VMware Server, see the

corresponding server documentation.

Running a Guest Operating System

For information about running a guest operating system and using its features, see the documentation
provided by the operating system vendor.

General Guidelines for Supported Guests

Configurations, support, and hardware influence how you install a supported guest operating system.

Operating Systems That the Operating System Vendor No Longer Supports

For operating systems listed in this guide that the operating system vendor no longer supports, VMware
might, at its sole discretion, provide support and fixes to VMware products to address problems that are
exposed by running such operating systems on a VMware virtual machine. VMware is not responsible for
resolving problems with or providing support or fixes to the operating system itself.