How much should I expect to pay for the software required to run VMware virtualization products?
Please refer to the Remote PC Support page for details on supported virtualization software. Please be aware that there is no need to purchase VMware products to implement remote PCs on a NETLAB+ server. You may obtain a free download of VMware ESXi. When downloading ESXi, it is important to select a version that is compatible with NETLAB+. Currently, the latest supported version is 4.01. Please do not upgrade your systems to VMware ESXi 4.1.NDG is working to resolve known issues concerning the use of ESXi 4.1 and plans to support this version in a future software release. Do not purchase VMware ESX, VMware Virtual Center or VMware Workstation products; these products do not currently work with NETLAB+. If you use VMware Server, you will need a Windows Server operating system to host the VMware Server application. NDG recommends Windows Server 2003, which typically costs $600 – $900 (US). Virtual Machines can run either Windows or Linux operating systems. Some Networking Academy curric
