Help me get started! Vm

[aeon187]

I would like to start a Vm server

 

I would like to be able to run the following:

 

A game server under linux (7 days to die)

freeNAS ( Network storage for the family) With Machine backup (Windows and IOS) 

 

How do I set it up?

 

I was thinking 

ESXi --) Freenas

         --) Linux (gameserver)

 

Do I need Vcenter??

[Sauron]

Why not use the free vsphere hypervisor?

[NTDaws]

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6tvDhq
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6tvDhq/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V4 2.1GHz 8-Core Processor  ($407.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9x65 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.95 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme3 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($67.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($67.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GT 710 1GB Video Card  ($30.99 @ Best Buy) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($58.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($147.55 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1398.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-23 15:57 EST-0500

 

Hows this for a server?

[BWLServers]

8 minutes ago, Dawson Wehage said:

PCPartPicker part list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6tvDhq
Price breakdown by merchant: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/6tvDhq/by_merchant/

CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2620 V4 2.1GHz 8-Core Processor  ($407.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-L9x65 33.8 CFM CPU Cooler  ($46.95 @ Newegg) 
Motherboard: ASRock X99 Extreme3 ATX LGA2011-3 Motherboard  ($159.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws Series 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($169.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($67.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Kingston SSDNow UV400 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($67.88 @ OutletPC) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 3TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($79.99 @ Newegg) 
Video Card: PNY GeForce GT 710 1GB Video Card  ($30.99 @ Best Buy) 
Case: Corsair 200R ATX Mid Tower Case  ($58.99 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair 760W 80+ Platinum Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($147.55 @ Amazon) 
Total: $1398.18
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2017-01-23 15:57 EST-0500

 

Hows this for a server?

I would say wayyyyyy overkill but I'm not OP

[aeon187]

@Sauron

Isn't this esxi?

[leadeater]

17 minutes ago, aeon187 said:

@Sauron

Isn't this esxi?

Yes ESXi is free, vCenter is the central management tool for managing multiple ESXi hosts. You still need to get a free license and apply it to the ESXi server and there are paid versions with extra features.

 

vSphere client is the legacy application used to connect either directly to an ESXi host or to vCenter, there are now website versions of both (running direct on the ESXi host or vCenter).

[aeon187]

@leadeater

So if the only I'm running is Freenas, Linux and maybe pFsense.. 

 

I won't need vcenter right?

[leadeater]

17 minutes ago, aeon187 said:

@leadeater

So if the only I'm running is Freenas, Linux and maybe pFsense.. 

 

I won't need vcenter right?

Correct.

[aeon187]

@leadeater Would you recommend installing ESXi on a small SSD or USB?

 

Since I have the SSD already can I use it to install ESXi and everything else on it, or it's better to have a separate physical drive from ESXi to VM?

 

Basically should I install ESXi on a flash drive or I can do it without any problem on that SSD?

[leadeater]

13 minutes ago, aeon187 said:

@leadeater Would you recommend installing ESXi on a small SSD or USB?

 

Since I have the SSD already can I use it to install ESXi and everything else on it, or it's better to have a separate physical drive from ESXi to VM?

 

Basically should I install ESXi on a flash drive or I can do it without any problem on that SSD?

I install mine on to a USB drive, nice and portable and keeps ESXi separate from VM storage.

[aeon187]

@leadeater Thanks for your advice, will I be able to create a raid after installing my 3 TB Or I have to do it prior to all of this