Windows 7 Virtual Machines On Different HDs

[Joe S]

I read on the VMware forum that installing the VM on a different disk from the host improves performance. I just installed a second internal HD a WD Caviar Black and then moved the VMs there. I think that they do run better once they fully boot up. I don't know it this would work with others like Virtual Box and MS virtual machines. Just thought I'd pass it along.
Joe

 

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Joe,
It's great to hear that you found a performance improvement by installing your VMs on a separate disk from the host machine. This practice can indeed help distribute the read and write operations between different drives, potentially enhancing performance, especially in scenarios where disk I/O is a bottleneck.
This method can be beneficial not just for VMware but also for other virtualization platforms like VirtualBox and Microsoft Virtual Machines. By moving the VMs to a separate disk, you reduce the disk contention between the host system and the virtual machines, which can lead to smoother operation and better performance.
If you have any specific questions or need further assistance with virtualization setups or performance improvement, feel free to ask!