The server comes pre-installed with VMware vSphere 7.0 and VMware vCenter Server 7.0.

These are the latest

versions of VMware's virtualization software, and they provide a comprehensive set of features for managing
and administering virtual machines.

Hardware:

 Server: Dell PowerEdge R740

 CPU: 2x Intel Xeon Gold 6240, 2.6 GHz (Cascade Lake), 18 cores

 Memory: 8x 32 GB DDR4 (256 GB)

 Storage: 6x HDD 900 GB 15KRPMs SAS Drives, one SSD 960 GB cache

 Network Interfaces: 2x Intel XSD 710 XXV710 DP 25 GbE PCIe

 Operating System: VMware ESXi 7.0

Software:

 VMware vCenter Server: 7.0

 VMware vSphere Hypervisor: 7.0

 VMware vSAN: 7.0

The server comes pre-installed with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 and Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 7.8. These
are the latest versions of Red Hat's operating system and virtualization software, and they provide a
comprehensive set of features for managing and administering virtual machines.

 The Dell PowerEdge R740 is a high-performance server that is designed for virtualization. It has two
Intel Xeon Silver 4210 CPUs, 128GB of DDR4 ECC memory, and a 1TB NVMe SSD.
 Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 is a Linux distribution that is designed for enterprise use. It is a stable and
secure operating system that is supported by Red Hat.
 Red Hat Satellite Server 8 is a management tool that is used to manage Red Hat Enterprise Linux
servers. It allows you to deploy, update, and manage your servers from a central console.

Type of applications
 Web servers: Linux is a good choice for web servers, as it is stable, secure, and flexible. It is also a
good choice for application servers and database servers.
 File servers: Windows Server is a good choice for file servers, as it is easy to use and manage. It is also
a good choice for print servers and domain controllers.
 High-performance computing (HPC): Unix is a good choice for HPC applications, as it is known for its
performance and scalability. It is also a good choice for enterprise applications.
 Mainframes: IBM AIX is a good choice for mainframes, as it is designed for high-availability and
scalability.
Size and complexity of organization
 Small organizations: If you have a small organization, you may not need a complex server OS. A free or
open-source OS, such as Linux, may be a good choice.
 Large organizations: If you have a large organization with complex requirements, you will need a more
powerful and scalable server OS. A commercial OS, such as Windows Server or Oracle Solaris, may be
a good choice.
Budget
 Free: There are several free and open-source server OSes available, such as Linux and FreeBSD.
 Commercial: Commercial server OSes, such as Windows Server and Oracle Solaris, typically cost
money. However, they may offer more features and support than free and open-source OSes.