Specifications

Installing Foglight for Virtualization,

Standard Edition

This chapter 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” on page 7 to ensure that your target system meets the requirements.

Refer to the appropriate section for installation instructions:

•“Installing as a VMware Virtual Machine” on page 10

•“Installing as a Microsoft Hyper-V Virtual Machine” on page 13

•“Installing as a Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization Machine” on page 15

System Requirements

The Foglight for Virtualization, Standard Edition installation guidelines vary depending on how

many virtual machines (VMs) are being monitored. The following table 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

8 GB

64 GB

10 GB

64 GB

12 GB -16 GB

64 GB

Database Selection

Internal or External Either Either Either