https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/sim-on-a-virtual/m-p/4634646#M41053 In the past we've had to install HP SIM on a physical hardware. When I read the install guide it mentioned that the CMS could be installed on an ESX guest. Does this mean I no longer need to install HP SIM 6 on a physical box? Further down it mentions that if you want to run Insight Remote Support Advanced you need a blade server or Proliant server of a certain model. <BR /><BR />I intend to run the Insight Remote Support so does that mean I need a physical box? It sounds like I do I just wanted to be sure. Mon, 17 May 2010 13:57:43 GMT Dwayne Skinner 2010-05-17T13:57:43Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/sim-on-a-virtual/m-p/4634646#M41053 In the past we've had to install HP SIM on a physical hardware. When I read the install guide it mentioned that the CMS could be installed on an ESX guest. Does this mean I no longer need to install HP SIM 6 on a physical box? Further down it mentions that if you want to run Insight Remote Support Advanced you need a blade server or Proliant server of a certain model. <BR /><BR />I intend to run the Insight Remote Support so does that mean I need a physical box? It sounds like I do I just wanted to be sure. Mon, 17 May 2010 13:57:43 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/sim-on-a-virtual/m-p/4634646#M41053 Dwayne Skinner 2010-05-17T13:57:43Z https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/sim-on-a-virtual/m-p/4634647#M41054 Yes, you do. And just because you can install HP SIM itself on a virtual machine doesn't mean you should. It is really only intended for demo environments or proof of concept. Mon, 17 May 2010 21:30:56 GMT https://community.hpe.com/t5/server-management-systems/sim-on-a-virtual/m-p/4634647#M41054 David Claypool 2010-05-17T21:30:56Z