ESXi Server

[mattyj1085]

Hi

I need to setup a home lab for testing AD and Exchange 2010 and would like to get a ESXi host built that will be able to run both these as separate VM's along with Open Filer VM and maybe a few Test PC's.

Ideally I need the smallest footprint possible for the case, so can any recommend what components I will need for it, CPU, Motherboard, Ram etc or if something like the HP Microserver G7 would suffice.


Thanks

 

[mattyj1085]

Thanks guys, I have a NL36 Microserver that I use for my NAS and download server thats just running server 2008 with 4GB and 8TB storage. I didn't think the CPU would be up to running multiple VM's for AD and Exchange but I could give it ago If I can find somewhere to move my data to.

Its a shame the cash back deal on the ML110 isn't on anymore as I would have picked one up if it was its looks like a good server.