Installed vmware on nuc
Here is a tutorial to install VMware on an Intel NUC (gen6). We will see later how to add Jeedom on it
Equipment
Intel NUC
The Intel NUC is a small PC, not the most powerful, but very energy efficient and small. This makes it a perfect little virtualization server based on VMware.
There are currently 2 6th generation NUCs (the others also work for VMware but require additional drivers on the VMware kernel):
- Intel Core i3-6100U (Dual-Core 2.3 GHz - - 4 threads - Cache 3 MB - TDP 15W)
- Intel Core i5-6260U (Dual-Core 1.8 GHz - Turbo 2.9 GHz - 4 threads - Cache 4 MB)
The i5 is significantly more powerful because it has a little more cache memory and above all a turbo mode which allows it to go up much higher in frequency.
In addition, there are 2 types of case :
- A thin case that can only contain one type M2 disc
- A thicker case which can contain a type M2 disc and a 2 disc.5 inch
That makes 4 references :
- i3 M2 : Intel NUC NUC6I3SYK 320 €
- i3 M2 + 2.5inch : Intel NUC NUC6I3SYH 320 €
- i5 M2 : Intel NUC NUC6I5SYK € 460
- i5 M2 + 2.5inch : Intel NUC NUC6I5SYH 430 €
SSD
You have to add an SSD and memory. SSD level I recommend 240GB or more, unless you take the model with a slot 2.5 inches (which allows you to put an additional hard drive) or to have a Synology NAS to make the iSCSI LUN. Do not forget that a basic VM (no storage) is between 20 to 40GB, add to that 40GB for the VMware itself it fills up quickly.
IMPORTANT
VMware does not support adding USB disk, so it is difficult to expand the available space
- LDLC SSD M.2 2280 F6 PLUS 120 GB 55 €
- Samsung SSD 850 EVO 120 GB M.2 € 100
- LDLC SSD M.2 2280 F6 PLUS 240 GB 105 €
- Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 Go M.2 € 120
- LDLC SSD M.2 2280 F6 PLUS 480 GB € 190
Memory
Attention for the memory it is absolutely necessary DDR4 in So-DIMM 260 pins, it is necessary at least 4GB for VMware, but by experience I advise you at least 8GB (personally I am even mounted up to 16GB, the NUC supports at most 32GB). There, no memory recommended, the cheapest goes very well (be careful I always take packs of 2 bars, this improves performance) :
- Crucial SO-DIMM DDR4 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 2133 MHz CL15 SR X8 € 35
- Crucial SO-DIMM DDR4 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 2133 MHz CL15 DR X8 € 65
- Crucial SO-DIMM DDR4 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 2133 MHz CL15 DR X8 € 120
Installation preparation
Before launching the installation itself we will first have to recover VMware and put it on a USB key.
VMware Download
IMPORTANT
If you put vmware 6.5, there is a problem with the new USB management and the Zwave keys, for this to work it is necessary to apply this KB. Attention this manipulation is no longer to be done in vmware 6.7
It’s the hardest actually I think, to simplify your life you have to :
- go on here and register
- wait for the email to validate the registration
- return here and log in (you may be asked to accept the conditions, you must validate)
- then go the and add to your account “ESXi ISO image (Includes VMware Tools)”
- finally return here and there you must have in “Downlaod Packages”, a package “ESXi ISO image (Includes VMware Tools)” which you must download
Just above you also have your license key, you can take advantage of it to recover it.
Rufus download
There it is much simpler you just have to click the. Then you need to launch the .exe
Creation of the bootable USB key
Here too it is easy this is how to configure rufus :
All you have to do is click on start and wait.
Unpacking and assembling the NUC
These are the 3 components for my NUC :
- Intel NUC NUC6I5SYH
- Samsung SSD 850 EVO 250 Go M.2
- CORSAIR VENGEANCE SO-DIMM DDR4 16 GB (2 X 8 GB) 2400 MHZ CL16
The NUC box :
Opening of it :
Components out of their box :
Opening the NUC, there it is very simple, put it upside down, unscrew the 4 screws under the feet (they do not come out completely it’s normal you just have to unscrew them), then slightly pull on the screws to open the NUC:
The SSD installed (on the left), the end screw to block it is a little painful to put back, fortunately we only do this once
Memory installation (right) :
And now, you can close (unless of course you have taken an SSD 2.5 inches which must be inserted in the cover in this case).
VMware installation
There it is very simple, just put the USB key on one of the USB ports of the NUC, connect a screen to the HDMI port, a keyboard and the power supply. You turn on the NUC, the installation will launch itself :
NOTE
I forgot to capture the validation of the license, you just have to agree by following the instructions
Here select the disk corresponding to the SSD (you can locate it either by name or by size)
Select “French” :
Put a password, at the beginning I advise you to put a simple thing like “oooo” (we will change it later) :
Confirm by pressing F11 :
The installation will take 10 to 20 minutes, then you will need to remove the USB key and wait for the system to reboot
Once the reboot is finished you should have :
Here VMware is installed (in addition it is nice it gives you its IP), more than to play with !!!
For the rest here is a Tutorial for the creation of your first VM. And you will find here a tips and tricks tutorial (for example to upgrade your VMware license)
