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Requirements for VMware Server
VMware Server has the following hardware requirements:
• CPU —Any standard x86 or x64 computer, including the following processors: dual- or
quad-core Intel Zeon, Intel Core 2, AMD Opteron, or Athlon (733 MHz or faster)
• RAM —A minimum of 512 MB, but must include enough RAM for at least the mini-
mum requirements of the total number of operating systems you'll be running (host
and guest)
• Disk space —Enough disk storage for the operating systems you plan to run (host and
guest)
• Console Web Access —Internet Explorer 6.0 or later (for Windows hosts) or Mozilla
Firefox 2.0 or later (for Linux hosts)
VMware Server 2.x virtual machines can connect to hard, optical, and
floppy drives. VMware 2.x also supports USB 2.x connections.
How to Download VMware Server
VMware Server can be downloaded from VMware's Web site at no cost by following these
steps.
1. Log on to your computer.
2. Establish a folder in which to store the download (such as a temporary folder or a folder
under your Program Files folder).
3. Start your Web browser, such as Internet Explorer.
4. Go to the URL www.VMware.com/products/server .
Web links and specific instructions change periodically. You might need to
search for the most current link at www.vmware.com if this link does not
work.
5. Click Download Now .
6. Find the latest version of VMware Server (if multiple versions are listed) and click Download
or Download Now .
7. If asked to provide registration information, complete the registration form.
8. Read the licensing information and click Yes or Accept .
9. Record the serial number for the Windows version (used later when you install VMware
Server).
10. Click the link to download the Binary (.exe) file for VMware Server for Windows Operating
Systems.
11. Click the Save button.
12. Select the folder you created in which to save the file.
13. Click Save .