Windows Guest OS Support

This topic details what Eucalyptus needs in order to use Windows as a guest operating system.

• A licensed installation copy (.iso image or CD/DVD disk) of a compatible Windows OS. Eucalyptus currently supports Windows virtual machines created from Windows Server 2008 SP2, Datacenter (32/64 bit); Windows Server 2008 R2, Datacenter; and Windows 7 Professional.
• A VNC client such as RealVNC or Virtual Manager/Virtual Viewer for initial installation. Subsequent Eucalyptus-hosted Windows instances will use RDP, but the initial installation requires VNC.

For additional Windows-related licensing information, see the following links:

• http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd979803.aspx
• http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd878528.aspx
• http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/dd772269.aspx