Nested Virtualization in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T)

Description

Some use cases require exposing hardware assisted virtualization which is also known as Nested Virtualization or Intel VT-x. This service is available in Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T), here is a guide on how to enable this feature.

Notes

Although the feature is available, we do not suggest using the feature in a production environment. Sherweb will not provide support for any issues after enabling this feature on virtual machines.

Procedure

  1. Login to the Performance Cloud VMware (NSX-T) portal using your credentials.
      
  2. Turn off the virtual machine where you want to enable this feature.
       
  3. Open the details pane of your virtual machine.

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  4. Under Hardware, go into the Compute section.
    Then, click on EDIT.

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  5. Toggle the switch labeled “Expose hardware-assisted CPU Virtualization to guest OS”

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  6. Click SAVE
     
  7. Turn on the virtual machine