On 2022-08-17 12:53, Tom Browder wrote:
Unfortunately, I have to have a Windows host. I have given up dual
hosting because of the pain, so I am using a dedicated Win 10 box and a
Deb laptop.
I would love to run Windows on a VM on Debian iff I can have it be
reliable enough to use with reasonable response (no games, just Office
360, IO Drive, H&R Block, and such). I haven't kept up with the VM world
but a quick search shows VMware might be a good choice.
Anyone using such a rig for the real world (i.e., not testing or as a
hobby)? If it is reliable, I plan to get a hefty SilentPC to run my
primary digital duopoly.
Thanks.
-Tom
I used to run Windows in a commercially licensed VMWare environment for
my business. I also have used VirtualBox for years for the same purpose.
However, a couple of years back I switched to libvirt and never had any
problems with it (that weren't of my own doing).
It *does* take a bit more time to really understand all the features,
but it is worth your time. There is good documentation available, but I
had to read some of it multiple times to get my head around it. Not
because the docs were bad, but it is complex and written for people that
already do have some experience in that area (I feel). There is a
separate GUI, if you think that suits your needs (with the imaginative
name Virtual Machine Manager).
I run a fully patched Windows 10 Pro in libvirt at the moment on a
machine with 32 cores and 64 GB of RAM and it is speedy and stable
enough for my needs (hosting a learning environment for my students).
I'd say: give it a go!
Grx HdV
