Windows VM on SSD or CCTV HDD?

[halo3]

Hi,

I've been running all my VMs on an SSD which is now getting full. One of those VMs is running Windows with Blue Iris which is a NVR for CCTV cameras. Those cameras are set to always records 24/7. I've purchased a 4TB WD Purple Surveillance HDD (designed for 24/7 writing to for CCTV), that whole HDD is intended for storage for the CCTV.

I wanted to check to see what would the best approach be to minimise wear on the SSD by utilising the HDD? Can I keep the Windows VM on the SSD and add the HDD as storage? Or would I have to move the Windows VM to that HDD too?

Thanks

 

[Falk R.]

Hi, both is possible.
My Favorite is, let the OS on SSD and create a second vDisk for the Data. Optional you can attach the whole Disk to the VM.

 

[halo3]

Hi, both is possible.
My Favorite is, let the OS on SSD and create a second vDisk for the Data. Optional you can attach the whole Disk to the VM.

Thanks - and these approaches will reduce the wear on the SSD, even if the VM is running on the SSD?

 

[Falk R.]

If you reduce the write load, the SSD will live longer. The OS normally does not generate much write load.