Date: Tue, 6 Jul 2004 17:10:02 +0100 From: Dick Davies <rasputnik@hellooperator.net> To: Hugo Silva <klr@6s-gaming.com> Cc: FreeBSD Questions <freebsd-questions@freebsd.org> Subject: Re: vmware vs jails? (5.2.1) Message-ID: <20040706161002.GA6136@lb.tenfour> In-Reply-To: <49487.81.84.175.12.1089116962.squirrel@81.84.175.12> References: <49487.81.84.175.12.1089116962.squirrel@81.84.175.12>
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* Hugo Silva <klr@6s-gaming.com> [0731 16:31]: > Hi list, > > I have been considering using vmware instead of bsd jails for a virtual > server provider. Jails are far too limited (1 ip only, quotas = per-jail > fs,etc). I have never tried vmware with freebsd as a guest os, so I don't > know if these limitations would apply.. > > What are your personal experiences ? Does vmware work flawlessly with > freebsd as a guest OS ? (host will be freebsd 5.2.1) Should I stick to > jails instead? Any suggestions welcome! I've used it on NetBSD and its pretty good, but very slow. Crashed a lot too. But it was running windows. well, kazaa. Have you thought of Xen? (no url, google it, I'm not your mum :} ) -- A consultant is a person who borrows your watch, tells you what time it is, pockets the watch, and sends you a bill for it. Rasputin :: Jack of All Trades - Master of Nuns
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