Hi,
I'm looking for a server that I can set up ESXi version 4.5 /4.6/4.7 to have a lab at home. I must become a little better acquainted with ESXi, since I have to be involved in contributing work on data center now in the future. Clearly I can run Hyper-V, but want to get more learning within VMware. The budget is 500$ - 1000$. Do not want to steer with the customer's equipment, therefore I want to have something at home that I can play a little around with. Have to set up some VMs & connect it with my network lab here at home.
Essentially need 4-5 VMs.
Incl.
- ESXi
- vCenter
- vSphere Client
- VMware
Virtual Machines:
1x Domain Controller + admin server
1x Backup Server
1x File Server + License Server
1x WSUS Server + app server
1x Terminal server (extra plus)
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Looked a bit at a PowerEdge R730xd, PowerEdge T640, ThinkSystem SR650, but think I can find something cheaper on the market.
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What do you guys recommend? As mentioned, I'm a beginner when it comes to ESXi in general.
I'm a VMUG General Member from before.