VMWare deployment checklist (optional)

VMWare deployment checklist
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Check BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) settings.
Ensure that the following BIOS-specific settings are done to ensure compatibility with VMware ESX Server:
  • Virtualization is enabled.
  • Hyperthreading is turned off.
  • All processor cores are enabled.
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Check for VMware configuation settings.
Check that the following VMWare settings are carried out:
  • vSphere version is current, with all maintenance patches applied.
  • VMware Tools is installed on each VM
  • Auto notify for VMware Tools updates availability option is enabled, if not auto update.
  • Latest virtualized network adapter (VMXNET3) is selected.
  • vSwitch is configured such that it separates VM traffic from ESX management traffic.
  • At least two vCPUs are assigned to SAM, and four vCPUs to IP.
  • Maximum memory is available to VMs running the
    VMware Smart Assurance
    software.
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Ensure general software recommendations are met.
Scheduling a software deployment varies based on the size and scope of the deployment and the organization’s requirements. Some prerequisites include ensuring that:
  • All VMs are running the same OS version and patch level.
  • All
    servers are at the same version and patch level.