What are the disadvantages, if virtual machines run on a laptop?

[techie.guy]

Hi,

Currently I work on 4-5 virtual machines on VMware Workstation Software in my Desktop Computer. And mostly I work on Windows Server virtual machine. Later on I’ll work on VMware vSphere.

Now I am planning to do same work on a laptop.

Please guide me which type of laptop is recommended for same work? And
What are the disadvantages, if I do same work on a laptop?

Regards
Techie Guy

 

[hang-the-9]

If the laptop has the same CPU and RAM speed as the desktop it will run the exact same way.

Any modern system made for higher end use with 16-32GB of RAM will be fine. Say a lower spec gaming system (since you don't need to spend money on the video card) or a workstation laptop like Lenovo P models.

Laptop is not really upgradable vs a desktop (aside from maybe RAM to max allowed and hard drive) and also will be a bit less reliable due to heat issues and the simple fact of moving it around has a risk of damage.

 

[techie.guy]

I understood.

I believe working on more virtual machines and vSphere is related to more computational work.

What issue I can face, if I do same work in a laptop?

If I buy a laptop with i5 8Gen+2/4GB AMD Graphics+16/32GB RAM+1/2 TB HD for same work, what can I expect in terms of performance and durability of laptop components?

As you said, you don't need to spend money on the video card. Is importance of GPU and Graphics Card/Video Card primarily for playing games not for computational work?

If possible, please elaborate.

 

[jsmithepa]

Not a whole lot to explain.

As long as u got the power, I don't see any laptop that should stop you.

Yes, separate GPU, IMO only necessary for gaming.

 

[Peter Martin]

Agree. Just make sure to get a strong enough laptop with enough RAM so you can run more than one at a time if you need to

 

[USAFRet]

I used to run VM's on a laptop all the time.
A good CPU, enough RAM, and no problem.

 

[USAFRet]

Following are some advantages and disadvantages of running Virtual Machines on a laptop

Please don't plagarize content.
This is direct copy/paste from here:

Virtual Machines: Pros & Cons - Cynexlink

Virtual machines, or VMs, have become integral parts of business-oriented computing. A virtual machine acts as an emulator of a computer.

www.cynexlink.com