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Simulater without VMware. ( laptops which did not support VT )

rockeyjay — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 12:45:13 GMT

Hi,

Can we able to install Netapp simulator 7 mode on window laptop? My laptop is not supportting virtualization technology ( so i am not able to install VMware).

If we can have option to install simulator on windows OS directly, please let know the version and link to download ontap.

Thanks,

Jay.

Re: Simulater without VMware. ( laptops which did not support VT )

AlexDawson — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 08:00:38 GMT

Hi there!

Unfortunately not - seems a bit unusual though that your laptop doesn't support it. Check Intel's CPU ID program - you might need to enable vt-d / vt-x in the BIOS first - https://www.intel.com.au/content/www/au/en/support/articles/000005486/processors.html

Otherwise, maybe get a cheap older desktop (ideally with 16GB of RAM) to run it on. ONTAP is an operating system, not a program.

Hope this helps!

Re: Simulater without VMware. ( laptops which did not support VT )

rockeyjay — Mon, 11 Mar 2019 14:27:39 GMT

Hi Alex,

Thanks for the update. As adviced, i have checked my laptop with that link..(T4400) VT - not supported.

My laptop: DELL Inspiron 1545

Processor : Pentium(R) Dual-Core CPU T4400 @2.20GHz, 2200Mhz.

..But my friend have the laptop ( Lenovo T740).. with linux OS and KVM ( windows 7 ) in it. Can I able to install simulator
on Windows KVM ? If yes, please get me the link of 7 mode.

Thanks

Jay