2x quad core Xeon with 32GB memory and 4x 300GB HDDs, and (possibly) 2 open bays. I'm not sure if this was a good buy, or not, but it's done.
I want to load ESXi Free on it. I'm reading up on it, but is anyone familiar with the limitations on this? I'm reading about limitations with snapshotting, or backups, possibly?
If anyone is familiar with this, let me know.
Assuming all is okay with ESXi Free, then I'm going to load, at least, 3 servers, and use the rest of the space as a test area. Is GNS3 good to use in the area for network testing? Also, can you get legal images of Cisco IOS router images, and, if possible, switch images? I'm planning on loading a VM of GNS3.
Feedback?
Are there better ways to go with SDN software?
What would be the max memory I should be using on the server?
I know that's broad. I hope I gave enough of a background on usage. If not, I'll try to provide more info.