what is the BEST FREE virtualization software package ?

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troyquigley

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i am looking to decide and stay with a virtualization software package. (FREE)

right now MS virtual pc 2007 does the best job for what i need.

what i really need is the ability to have the workstation vm's to have local ip's and grab dhcp addresses as well as join the domain (for testing)

i tried virtualbox, but it does not like having a local ip.

any other ones i should try ?
 
sorry.
i did not give enought info.

i need it for my workstation.
i already have esxi on my servers.

i wanted something for my desktop.
 
since when doesn't vmware require specific sata/raid controllers to run ?

vmware says "vmware server" runs on servers, but says nothing about workstations
 
NetJunkie said:
Okay. VMware Server.
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lmao

Your responses are hilarious :). VMware server is the best free one. It isn't going to be like using workstation, but it is free and probably in line with the best. I like virtual box myself for a workstation-like setup, but that would run counter to my VMware fanboism.
 
virtualbox ?

If you (are willing to) run linux, try KVM/virt-manager. It rocks.
 
I'm not sure why no one has recommended VMware Server yet...?:rolleyes:
 
Hyper-V on a stripped down Server 08 install.

I just wanna be different.
 
troyquigley said:
i tried virtualbox, but it does not like having a local ip.
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Did you set the network card to Bridged Mode? By default I think its NAT, which conserves IP addresses on your local network. Virtualbox does what you ask it to.
 
adoch said:
Did you set the network card to Bridged Mode? By default I think its NAT, which conserves IP addresses on your local network. Virtualbox does what you ask it to.
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+1

The only time i have trouble is with my ESET Security set to Interactive. For some reason it blocks DNS, if it is in Auto it will work fine.
 
j-sta said:
uhh, wut?

I use it, myself, to run an XP instance so I can VPN in to work if needed.
I've had no issues with VirtualBox.
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sorry.
i am using virtualbox PORTABLE.
it wont let me choose a bridged adapter.
unless you know of a way to get it to work :)
i love virtualbox, but i have not tried the installable version.
 
virtualbox will grab its own ip address if u change the network type... read the fun manual for that or take a couple days to figure it out like i dad :-D

Are you looking for a Windows XP guest?? if you run Win 7 pro, u might be able to use the built in Windows XP Mode... else, VM Server or Virtualbox :-p
 
I would like a bare metal hypervisor that's a little more forgiving with my hardware than esxi. For OS integrated cm, virtualbox has flat out worked for every test OS I've thrown at it, even 64bit
 
Ehren8879 said:
I would like a bare metal hypervisor that's a little more forgiving with my hardware than esxi. For OS integrated cm, virtualbox has flat out worked for every test OS I've thrown at it, even 64bit
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Problem is, you can't really have both. The reason ESXi is so rock solid is the hardware support.
 
troyquigley said:
sorry.
i am using virtualbox PORTABLE.
it wont let me choose a bridged adapter.
unless you know of a way to get it to work :)
i love virtualbox, but i have not tried the installable version.
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so why are you looking at other installed virtualization apps if you haven't tried the full virtualbox app?
 
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