Re: SBS 2008 as a virtual machine

While most of us here use Hyper-V for our SBS VMs, this should work in
VMWare as well. Make sure you've allocated _at least_ 4GB (6GB preferred)
for even the smallest of test environments.

If upping the RAM doesn't solve it, you'll need to give us a bit more detail
on how you're configuring the VM. And, ultimately, you may have to go ask
over on a VMWare forum.

--
Charlie.
http://msmvps.com/blogs/russel




"serge calderara" <> wrote in
message news:4081C9EC-927F-4880-8606-...
> Dear all,
> I have a DEL precision M6400 laptopg running W7 64 bits and having 8Gb of
> ram.
> I am trying to install SBS 2008 in order to evaluate it inside a virtual
> machine.
> As Virtual I am using latest VMWare workstation version as VPC is not
> capable to support 64 bit OS.
>
> Trouble I am facing is that first pahase of the installation goes ok but
> at
> the the installation says "Preparing Desktop", then I have a complete
> background color with nothing and stays here forever, I never reach the
> point
> where SBS install prompts me for network settings or laa other wizards. It
> only manage to copy and expand files and seems to be all.
>
> Does anyone manage to install SBS on a virtual VMware machine ?
>
> thnaks for help
> regards
> serge

Thnaks for your info.
I have run that secure tool and I get my system ready for virtualization and
64 bits.
Then I have set 60Gb of diks and 4Gb ram with exact setting you have

any other idea ?

regards
serge

"NetoMeter" wrote:

> Hello,
>
> First, I would like to confirm that you can install and test SBS 2008
> on VMWare workstation (v6.0 and v6.5 work fine, I haven't tested it
> with v5.0).
>
> Make sure that you alocate 4GB memory/60GB disk. You don't have to
> check the box "Alocate disk space now", as the actual installation
> takes 18.9 GB disk space. Igf you can aford to dedicate this space,
> using this option will improve the speed of the VM. If you have the
> Intel® Core™2 Duo Quad-Core Extreme Edition, I would recommend you to
> dedicate two cores (Set Two Processors in the Hardware Tab). In
> addition I prefer to check the Disable Memory Trimming box (the
> Options Tab/Advanced) - choose this option if you are not planning to
> run many VM while the SBS is up.
>
> Now, about your problem - most probably Virtualization support is
> locked on in the BIOS. The fastest way to confirm this is to run
> Securable:
> http://www.grc.com/securable.htm
>
> If you get the picture on the right, your laptop is OK to run x64
> guests in VMWare. Unfortunately, a lot of laptops come with
> "Virtualization Locked on" in the BIOS (that is valid especially for
> brands like Sony, Toshiba and Dell/IBM and Apple usually are
> unlocked). You have to check this before you choose the laptop if you
> are planningto use it vor Virtualization. Upgrading the BIOS, or being
> lucky to get the right guy from technical support and an unlocked
> version of the BIOS will solve this issue. Another approach would be
> to unlock it yourself, but I wouldn't do this with a new laptop
>
> Regards,
>
> Dean
> .
>

Hello,

I have set what you explain for my VM and I have even increase my memeory
ram used by the vm to be 6 GB.

What happen is that the xopying and expending phase goes ok and the next
phase, the OS is autologon and then I get the default installation background
screen whiwh is show without any other information about status, or progress
bar.
Then after a while screen saver occurs, then I login again and same thing
happen.
It is about 45 mn now that installation goes, but in this stage I am I have
no idea if installation is continuing on the background or if it is stuck.

The only thing I see is that the CD and HD icon are blinking.
I have used the Virtual network card as network adapter to be sure no
conflict;

Does it means that VM install is not yet completed ?
HOw long installation takes ?

Thnaks for your help
regards
serge
wrote:

> Hello,
>
> First, I would like to confirm that you can install and test SBS 2008
> on VMWare workstation (v6.0 and v6.5 work fine, I haven't tested it
> with v5.0).
>
> Make sure that you alocate 4GB memory/60GB disk. You don't have to
> check the box "Alocate disk space now", as the actual installation
> takes 18.9 GB disk space. Igf you can aford to dedicate this space,
> using this option will improve the speed of the VM. If you have the
> Intel® Core™2 Duo Quad-Core Extreme Edition, I would recommend you to
> dedicate two cores (Set Two Processors in the Hardware Tab). In
> addition I prefer to check the Disable Memory Trimming box (the
> Options Tab/Advanced) - choose this option if you are not planning to
> run many VM while the SBS is up.
>
> Now, about your problem - most probably Virtualization support is
> locked on in the BIOS. The fastest way to confirm this is to run
> Securable:
> http://www.grc.com/securable.htm
>
> If you get the picture on the right, your laptop is OK to run x64
> guests in VMWare. Unfortunately, a lot of laptops come with
> "Virtualization Locked on" in the BIOS (that is valid especially for
> brands like Sony, Toshiba and Dell/IBM and Apple usually are
> unlocked). You have to check this before you choose the laptop if you
> are planningto use it vor Virtualization. Upgrading the BIOS, or being
> lucky to get the right guy from technical support and an unlocked
> version of the BIOS will solve this issue. Another approach would be
> to unlock it yourself, but I wouldn't do this with a new laptop
>
> Regards,
>
> Dean
> .
>