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virtualjack) wrote2013-02-13 07:57 am
virtualjack) wrote2013-02-13 07:57 am
New computer on the way ....
So, in order to do the labs in preparation for the RHCSA/RHCE exams, I needed a new computer. The problem is that RedHat 6 uses something called KVM for their virtualization program. This relies on a hypervisor. The hypervisor emulation isn't available for Linux on my MacOSX VMware Fusion 5 or on my old laptop (which only has 1GB of memory only). So a new box is needed.
A tower solution seemed to be the best as it was cheaper than a laptop and had more power. I'm still a bit on the fence about this one, although the tower is set to arrive today. As long as the hypervisor works and there are no weird linux/graphics card issues, then this is the box that I'll probably stick to. If not, I can try a laptop from WallMart (they have excellent prices).
Still, this is only adding to my costs for the RHCE certification (sigh). On the good side, there are no surprises in the material so far.
A tower solution seemed to be the best as it was cheaper than a laptop and had more power. I'm still a bit on the fence about this one, although the tower is set to arrive today. As long as the hypervisor works and there are no weird linux/graphics card issues, then this is the box that I'll probably stick to. If not, I can try a laptop from WallMart (they have excellent prices).
Still, this is only adding to my costs for the RHCE certification (sigh). On the good side, there are no surprises in the material so far.