Introduction
Proper configuration of the Virtual Machine can reduce the possibility of performance problems from occurring during normal operation.
In this chapter we will discuss the guidelines for creating an optimal virtual machine configuration.
You can maintain and even improve the performance of your applications by ensuring that your virtual machine is optimally configured.
Follow the guidelines when configuring your virtual machine for optimal performance. These guidelines pertain to the guest operating system, VMware Tools, and the virtual hardware resources (CPU, memory, storage, and networking).