Specifications

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Installing Foglight for Virtualization,
Standard Edition
This chapter provides instructions for installing and configuring the Foglight for Virtualization,
Standard Edition.
Foglight for Virtualization, Standard Edition is delivered as a fully configured virtual machine,
which can be installed on one of three platforms: VMware vSphere, Microsoft Hyper-V, or Red
Hat Enterprise Virtualization platform. Before beginning installation, review the System
Requirements and ensure that your target system meets the requirements.
Refer to the appropriate section for installation instructions:
•“Installing as a VMware Virtual Machine” on page 7
•“Installing as a Microsoft Hyper-V Virtual Machine” on page 10
•“Installing as a Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Machine” on page 12
System Requirements
The Foglight for Virtualization, Standard Edition installation guidelines vary depending on how
many virtual machines (VMs) are being monitored. The table below outlines the system
requirements for installing Foglight for Virtualization, Standard Edition.
Number of VMs 1 to 200 200 to 1000 1000 to 3000
Virtual Machine
Number of CPUs
Memory Allocation
Memory Reservation
Allocated Storage
4
8 GB
8 GB
64 GB
4
10 GB
10 GB
64 GB
4
12 GB -16 GB
12 GB -16 GB
64 GB
Database Selection
Internal or External Either Either Either