VMware Infrastructure 3 Documentation
ESX 3.0.3 or ESX 3.0.2 and VirtualCenter 2.0.2 / ESX 3.0.1 and VirtualCenter 2.0.1

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In the past, the ESX product name had been ESX Server. This name has changed to ESX. However, the software, documentation titles, and documentation text continue to refer to ESX as ESX Server.

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Compatibility Guides

Systems Compatibility Guide for ESX Server 3.0.x (PDF)
I/O Compatibility Guide for ESX Server 3.0.x (PDF)
Storage/SAN Compatibility Guide for ESX Server 3.0.x (PDF)
Backup Software Compatibility Guide for ESX Server 3.0.x (PDF)

Note: If a component of your configuration is not listed in the HCL’s above, please contact the respective vendor for more information.

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Release Notes

ESX Server 3.0.3 (HTML)
ESX Server 3.0.2 (HTML)
ESX Server 3.0.1 (HTML)

VirtualCenter 2.0.2 (HTML)
VirtualCenter 2.0.1 (HTML)

VMware Consolidated Backup 1.0.3 (HTML)
VMware Consolidated Backup 1.0.2 (HTML)

Patches & Updates

Visit the VI3 Patches & Updates page for patches and current information. To learn more about how to apply patches and manage your patching process read one of the following:

For ESX Server 3.0.1 and 3.0.2, read Patch Management for ESX Server 3.
For ESX Server 3.0.3, read the ESX Server 3 Patch Management Guide.

Documentation

Read the documentation below to learn about installing, configuring, and using VMware Infrastructure 3 products. All the documents in this section apply to ESX 3.0.1, ESX 3.0.2 or ESX Server 3.0.3 and VirtualCenter 2.0.1 or VirtualCenter 2.0.2. However, the title pages of the documents refer only to ESX Server 3.0.1 and VirtualCenter 2.0.1.

Main Documentation Set

Published on 10/2/06 for the following builds:
ESX 3.0.1 Build 32039 | ESX 3.0.2 Build 52542
VirtualCenter 2.0.1 Build 32042 | VirtualCenter 2.0.2 Build 50618

• Learn about our main documentation set:

Documentation Roadmap (PDF)

• Search all the books in the set for the information you need:

VMware Infrastructure 3 Online Library (HTML)

• Read individual books in the set:

         Introduction to VMware Infrastructure (PDF, Updated 2/22/2008)
         Configuration Maximums for VMware Infrastructure 3 (PDF, Updated 11/14/2008)
         Quick Start Guide (PDF, Updated 7/10/07)
         Installation and Upgrade Guide (PDF, Updated 7/11/07)
         Basic System Administration (PDF, Updated 2/12/08)
         Virtual Infrastructure Web Access Administrator's Guide (PDF)
         Server Configuration Guide (PDF, Updated 7/13/07)
         Resource Management Guide (PDF, Updated 7/11/07)
         SAN Configuration Guide (PDF, Updated 02/01/08)
         Virtual Machine Backup Guide (PDF, Updated 7/11/07)
         Setup for Microsoft Cluster Service (PDF, Updated 2/11/08)

Related Resources

         VirtualCenter Database Sizing Calculator for Microsoft SQL Server (Excel)
         VirtualCenter Database Sizing Calculator for Oracle (Excel)
         SAN System Design and Deployment Guide (PDF)
         Guest Operating System Installation Guide (HTML | PDF)
         Virtual Machine Mobility Planning Guide (PDF)

For Developers

VMware SDK & API Developer Resources page (HTML)

VMware Infrastructure 3 Documentation ESX 3.0.3 or ESX 3.0.2 and VirtualCenter 2.0.2 / ESX 3.0.1 and VirtualCenter 2.0.1