Can the powerful Minisforum MS-A2 run VMware vSphere 8.0?
In Part 10 of the Ultimate #homelab series, we put this compact beast to the test by installing VMware vSphere Hypervisor ESXi 8.0.3g and seeing how it performs. From BIOS setup to creating a demo virtual machine, this episode covers the full journey.
What’s Inside This Video:
Installing ESXi 8.0.3g on the Minisforum MS-A2
BIOS configuration & USB boot with Ventoy
Full ESXi setup walkthrough
Creating & running a test VM
Enabling NVMe Memory Tiering with NVMe namespaces
Checking performance and confirming a successful install
If you’ve been wondering whether the MS-A2 can handle serious VMware workloads in a home lab, this is the episode to watch!
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Unlock the full power of VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 with this in-depth, step-by-step tutorial! In this video, I walk you through the complete process of deploying, installing, and configuring the VCF 9.0 Installer — from downloading the bundle to initial setup and system configuration.
Whether you’re a VMware admin, cloud architect, or just starting with VCF, this guide will help you confidently deploy your management domain using the new VCF 9.0 enhancements.
Fully compatible with vSphere 8 and NSX 4
Covers deployment of the Management Domain using the new SDDC Manager
Designed for enterprise environments
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