VMware GSX Server is available for both Windows and Linux host computers. The installation files for both host platforms are included on the same CD-ROM.

Your serial number allows you to use VMware GSX Server only on the host operating system for which you licensed the software. If you have a serial number for a Windows host, you cannot run the software on a Linux host, and vice versa.

To use VMware GSX Server on a different host operating system — for example, to use it on a Linux host if you have licensed the software for a Windows host — purchase a license on the VMware Web site. You may also get an evaluation license at no charge for a 15-day evaluation of the software. For more information, see www.vmware.com/download.

To install on a supported Windows host computer, see Installing VMware GSX Server on a Windows Host. To install on a Linux host computer, see Installing VMware GSX Server on a Linux Host.

To review the list of supported host operating systems on which you can install GSX Server, see Host System Requirements.

If you are upgrading from a previous version of VMware GSX Server, read Upgrading VMware GSX Server before you begin.