What good reasons do i have to update my vmware hardware version. Here is an overview of the hardware version and the features they have. I am using it every day at home to play and i really think it is really good product. Vmware hardware version 11 hardware versions introduce new virtual hardware functionality and new features while enabling vmware to run legacy operating systems in virtual machines.
Below you can find a list with enhancements and a compatiblity list showing vsphere version to supported virtual hardware versions. In this threeday, handson training course, you explore the new features and enhancements in vmware vcenter server 7 and vmware esxi 7. Each new vmware vsphere release introduces new features and functions in addition to fixing the drawbacks that may have been in the previous version. Solved vmware hardware version 10 not working on esxi 5.
Mar 09, 2014 this demo video shows how to upgrade a vm to hardware version 10 using the vmware vsphere 5. New oss has been added to the list, like windows 10 which can now use easy install, but also the latest linux distributions. What benefitsreasons are there to update to the new hardware versions other than the new features. Hardware features available with virtual machine compatibility settings the virtual machine compatibility setting determines the virtual hardware available to the virtual machine, which. Vmware hardware version davoud teimouri virtualization. Essentially, when updating the vm version, youre updating the hardware that the guest sees. Three ways to determine vm hardware version on vmware. How to add ram and cpu to a running vm without shutting down in vmware vsphere tutorial duration. It is just from a administrator perspective, we always upgraded the vm in the past to the last hardware version. This new hardware version enables new maximum configurations and features listed below. In each new esxi release, vmware updates the vm version and, consequently, the parameters of virtual hardware.
Each new version of vsphere includes some improvements and new features and many of them will be applied on virtual machines. With each new one, you need to upgrade vmware tools in all your vms and check if you need to upgrade their vm compatibility, otherwise they wont have access to the desired perks. Hardware versions introduce new virtual hardware functionality and new features while enabling vmware to run legacy operating systems in our virtual machines. With each new version of vsphere and vmware workstation, vmware generally adds a new hardware version level. Theres also a small risk that the guest os wont support it. Microsoft windows guest operating system support the following microsoft windows guest operating systems are supported. The improvements and features will be add to hardware version and you be able to use those, if you use latest hardware version. Fwiw, i just used an old linux vm that i can mess around with on. Mar 19, 2015 with vsphere 6 vmware introduced a new virtual hardware version, too vhw11.
Its strongly recommended that dont upgrade your hardware version to latest. Virtual machine hardware versions 1003746 vmware kb. A other way to manage these version 10 vms is to install vmware workstation 10 on you. Veeam has a good product for monitoring, be sure to use it if you dont already. For virtual machine hardware version compatibility, see esxiesx hosts and compatible virtual machine hardware versions in vsphere 5. As you can see not much has changed in the latest vm compatibility since version except a few novelties. Mar 05, 2020 each new vmware vsphere release introduces new features and functions in addition to fixing the drawbacks that may have been in the previous version.
Each major version of vmware vsphere also brings a new virtual machine vm compatibility level and as such, a new virtual hardware version. As a rule, in the new vm version new features appear, old bugs. Check the vmware solution interoperability matrix for that and multiple virtual machine related feature enhancements e. The vm hardware version virtual machine hardware version designates the virtual hardware functions supported by a virtual.
How to upgrade vm hardware version in vmware esxi windows. Aug 09, 2014 vmware is slowley facing out vsphere client fat and there will be no new features coming to the client, all new stuff is happening in the web client. Vmware player 7 is optimized to take advantage of new haswell extensions, delivering up to 45% improvement in cpuintensive operations like multimedia, encryptiondecryption, and other strenuous performance tests. If you want for example use the changed blocked tracking cbt feature, you need at least hardware version 7. Vmware describes the new platform as the cornerstone of app modernization, allowing businesses to. No 2012 at this time new vms i would build with 9 or 10. Today 18oct2016 at vmworld barcelona 2016, vsphere 6. What is vm hardware version virtual machine hardware version. Hardware features available with virtual machine compatibility settings the virtual machine compatibility setting determines the virtual hardware available to the virtual machine, which corresponds to the physical hardware available on the host. With the release of vmware workstation 14 pro, lot of cool new features are added which includes supporting microsofts fall updates for windows 10 and windows server 2016, and. When editing a hardware version 10 vm it is only possible to edit hardware version 8 features. Watch out with hardware version 10 in vmware esxi 5. This new version of vmware workstation is an evolution of previous version, but a major. As a rule, in the new vm version new features appear, old bugs are fixed, etc.
Vmware recommends that you use version 10, but you can import version 4, 7, 8, and 9 virtual machines. Vmware describes the new platform as the cornerstone of app modernization, allowing businesses to more rapidly develop and deploy modern applications. This will give you back control, but you still wont have any of the new features of 5. Not by itself, but you should upgrade the hardware where possible to allow new features and better support for drivers under that hw version, you need to update the tools. Nov 29, 2016 guest oses no longer supported by their vendors will be frozen at vmware tools version 10. Hardware versions introduce new virtual hardware functionality and new features while. However keep in mind that vms in version 16 will only be compatible with workstation 15 and fusion 11, not even vsphere 6.
Mar 11, 2020 support has also been added for multiple nics for the vcenter server appliance, updated cli tools, and an improved developer center in the vsphere client. Vmware fusion delivers the ultimate windowsonmac experience, and is recommended for home users who are looking for the easiest, fastest and most reliable way to run windows. The features highlighted in the above table indicate the enhancements made in the latest vmware hardware version 14. It is just from a administrator perspective, we always upgraded the. Improved detection of availability of update installers vsphere 6. However keep in mind that vms in version 16 will only be compatible with. Like every new version of workstation it brings a new virtual hardware version. In order to run a vm on hardware version 11, you need. So when moving to a newer esxi version it is recommended to upgrade virtual hardware version for all virtual machines. Expanded hardware version and guest os support the system now supports hardware version 11 and windows 10. New major version of vmware workstation 12 has been released few days back.
Jan 05, 2012 if you want for example use the changed blocked tracking cbt feature, you need at least hardware version 7. Nov 22, 2018 persistent memory is one of the new features released in the latest version of vsphere to further improve flexibility. With vsphere 6 vmware introduced a new virtual hardware version, too vhw11. But on the other hand, we do not plan to use the new features from vm version 10 like vgpu or other things. Upgrading vmware hardware version from 8 to 10 spiceworks. Read about the new and enhanced features in this release in whats new in vsphere 7.
Upgrading a virtual machine to the latest hardware version multiple versions vmware recommends that you upgrade the virtual hardware to the latest available version. The improvements and features will be add to hardware. New cpu enablement, including intel haswell microarchitecture extension support. In order to run a vm on hardware version 11, you need vmware fusion 7. Vmware hardware version 10 this version of vmware player includes vmware hardware version 10. It is comparable, in a way, to ultrafast ssd storage. Hardware versions add enhancements to vms that run an older operating system. I cant find any official vmware document that lists out the cpu features supported by virtual hardware version. Virtual hardware upgrading can be compared with the process of when you take out the hard drive and then place it into a new machine.
For example, you cant edit the settings of a virtual machine running hardware version 10 from the vsphere client see figure 2. Today vmware released a new vsphere client vsphere windows client. Vmware workstation 12 release with 40 new features added. Vm hardware version virtual machine hardware version. On march 10, 2020, vmware unveiled the next evolution of vmware vsphere. Vmware hardware version 10 this version of vmware workstation includes vmware hardware version 10 and is compatible with vsphere 5. What good reasons do i have to update my vmware hardware. Vmware workstation pro 15 released with new features. Vmware workstation 101 quite recently vmware released workstation 10 with a lot of cool features.
With every new release of vmware vsphere, there is a new vm hardware version introduced and the number increment on regular basis, every two years approximately. The new hardware version 16 is included with vmware workstation 15 pro and adds support for directx 10. In todays post, we will discuss a three ways to determine vm hardware version on vmware vsphere. Vmware hardware version comparison and whats new in. Apr 06, 2020 vmware does not recommend upgrading virtual hardware version if you do not need the new features exposed by the new version. The virtual machine hardware version designates the features of the virtual hardware number of cpus, maximum memory configuration, etc. New in virtual machine hardware version 14 vmx14 4sysops.
There is a new vm hardware version, 17, that brings more new features like a precision clock for ptp support, vsgx, and a virtual watchdog to help monitor clustered applications. Persistent memory is one of the new features released in the latest version of vsphere to further improve flexibility. Nov 10, 2016 in each new esxi release, vmware updates the vm version and, consequently, the parameters of virtual hardware. The web client allows you to manage your vshere from other devices, like macs devops. This demo video shows how to upgrade a vm to hardware version 10 using the vmware vsphere 5.
Support has also been added for multiple nics for the vcenter server appliance, updated cli tools, and an improved developer center in the vsphere client. The days of the fullfeatured windows client are quickly coming to an end. I created a new vm to see if i could still manage it after upgrading to version 10, which my client will let me do. It is another layer of storage that sits between a hard disk or flash nand and memory to improve performance. Supported features for virtual machine compatibility. The vm hardware version virtual machine hardware version designates the virtual hardware functions supported by a virtual machine vm, which relates to the hardware on the host server. This frozen vmware tools version will not receive future feature enhancements. As you can see not much has changed in the latest vm compatibility. Vmware hardware version comparison and whats new in vmware.
Vmware vsphere 7 contains many great new features and capabilities that will allow businesses to run both virtual machines and containerized workloads. Resolution supported features for virtual machine compatibility. Though, recently vmware has been reenabling features for the thick client to do some of the more basic management tasks for vmx 10. Three ways to determine vm hardware version on vmware vsphere. Sep 09, 2015 new major version of vmware workstation 12 has been released few days back. Updating vmware tools and vm compatibility starwind blog. Upgrading a vms hw version is not recommended unless features. Not by itself, but you should upgrade the hardware where possible to allow new features and better support for drivers under that hw version, you need to update the tools once you do the hw, you have to power the machine off to upgrade the hardware too. For more information, see upgrading a virtual machine to the latest hardware version multiple versions 1010675. This new version of vmware workstation is an evolution of previous version, but a major evolution.
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