I just read the following on the VMTN blog:

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David Marshall and Wade Reynolds, authors of Advanced Server Virtualization: VMware and Microsoft Platforms in the Virtual Data Center, have a three-part series at SearchServerVirtualization, VMware ESX Server guest OS performance tips

Part One

* Tip 1: Upgrade to VI3
* Tip 2: Improve your host’s processor and memory
* Tip 3: Enhance your host’s storage
* Tip 4: Optimize your host’s networking

Part Two

* Tip 5: Be aware of VM-to-host placement
* Tip 6: Use remote access carefully
* Tip 7: Virtual machine processors and memory
* Tip 8: Remove unneeded virtual hardware

Part Three

* Tip 9: Update VMware Tools
* Tip 10: Optimize Windows guest operating systems
* Tip 11: Optimize Linux guest operating systems
* Tip 12: Use smart antivirus and backup configurations