VMware Workstation Pro 12: A Virtualization Beginners Course

Name: VMware Workstation Pro 12: A Virtualization Beginners Course
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Learn Virtualization hands-on using your desktop and create Linux and Windows vm's

Created byAsif Badar

Last updated 4/2016

English

What you'll learn

Create, Revert, Delete and Manage Snapshots
Create, Clone, Convert, Remove and Manage Virtual Machines
Create a Linux Virtual Machine
Create a Windows Virtual Machine
Understand Preferences and Hardware Customization
Set up Virtual Machine Networking in Multiple Ways
Create Virtual Machine Backups

Course content

5 sections • 14 lectures • 1h 0m total length

Introduction and System Requirements5:11
In this course we will go over VMware Workstation 12 Pro. We will cover everything you need to get started and everything you need to be able to do proper management of a virtual environment.

Installation and First Steps2:44
Upon completion of this lecture, students will be able to install and run VMware Workstation 12 Pro on their host machine.
Create Your First Linux Virtual Machine6:32
Upon completion of this lecture, students will be able to create a Linux virtual machine with typical settings.
Create a Windows 10 Virtual Machine4:13
Upon completion of this lecture, students will be able to create a Microsoft windows 10 virtual machine.

Delete, Remove or Rename a Virtual Machine2:05
Upon completion of this lecture, students will know how to delete a VM, remove a VM from the Host Machine's Inventory in Workstation 12 Pro, and be able to Rename their Virtual Machine.
Setting Preferences4:14
Upon completion of this lecture, students will be able to change the preferences in VMware Workstation to their personal needs. Preferences such as Memory Allocation, VM Storage Location and More.
Customizing VM Hardware and Some Design Considerations6:02
Upon completion of this lecture, students will be able to customize the hardware of their virtual machine quickly and effectively. Student will learn how to add and remove virtual hardware components as well as make changes to the specifications of the virtual machine, such as RAM and CPU.

Converting a Physical Machine to a Virtual Machine Pt. 17:37
Students will learn how to begin the process of virtualizing a physical machine. Students will learn to consider the hardware and software requirements when converting.
Converting a Physical Machine to a Virtual Machine Pt. 23:51
Students will learn how to finalize the conversion process. Students will be able to understand the implications of a converted virtual machine, how to optimize converted VM's and modify their virtual hardware.
Creating a Snapshot, Reverting to Previous Snapshot5:48
Students will learn how to take a snapshot of a virtual machine and revert to a snapshot already taken, in Snapshot Manager.
Deleting a Snapshot and Snapshot Management0:45
Students will learn how to consider hardware space and to delete a snapshot.
Networking in Workstation 12 Pro7:05
Students will learn about the two basic networking types in Workstation 12 Pro (apart from lan segments). Students will learn the difference between a bridge and NAT configuration and how to configure each.

Requirements

Basic I.T. Skills such as installing software, running windows. Must know basic I.T. terms such as hard drive, memory.
Basic Networking Knowledge (IP Address, DHCP)

Description

Learn how to install and properly configure VMware Workstation 12 Pro so that you can then create, configure and properly manage Virtual Machines. Virtual Machines based on Linux or Windows can be used in a wide array of environments, from building a home lab, testing, QA, software development, educational environments or business environments. There is no limit to the use-cases for Virtual Machines. They are an efficient and easy-to-manage medium that can run on one single physical machine.

Users of All Levels, Get Ready to Dive Into the World of Virtualization:

Install and Understand VMware Workstation 12 Pro as a Platform.
Create, Delete and Clone Virtual Machines Quickly and Easily.
Convert Physical Machines to Virtual Machines
Configure Preferences, Hardware and Settings to Your Needs
Create and Manage Snapshots and Networking
Create Backups of VM's and Consider Best Practices

Learn Virtualization, One of the Hottest and In-Demand Technologies Right Now:

Virtual Machines Have Many Benefits:
- Increase Productivity (Less Time Spent Waiting for Environment to be Ready)

Lower Operating Costs (Power Consumption, Hardware Cost)
Make Testing and Learning Easy
Flexibility of Multiple Operating Systems in One Environment
Infinite Scalability and Expansion Opportunities.

Increase Your Employment Prospects:

Most Small, Medium and Large Businesses I.T. Departments Are Already Virtualized
Employers Seek Talented and Knowledgeable I.T. Staff to Manage Virtual Environment
Creating a "Home Lab" Will Allow You to Remain Ahead of the Competition
You Will be Able to Learn Other Technologies More Efficiently

Who this course is for:

I.T. minded users of all levels. Those interested in Virtualization at the desktop level or for a smaller environment.
Those who want to create a home lab
Small, Medium, and Large Businesses that need Virtual Machines on a budget
Those looking to get involved in Virtualization technology
Anyone looking to try out an operating system in a virtual environment before upgrading. i.e. windows 10
Software testers, developers and programmers
Entry and Mid-Career I.T. Pros looking to enhance their career prospects.

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Introduction and System Requirements1 lecture • 5min

Installation and Creating Our First Virtual Machines3 lectures • 13min

Preferences, Customization and Making Changes to VM's3 lectures • 12min

VM Conversion, Cloning, Networking and Snapshots5 lectures • 25min

Backing up a VMware Workstation Virtual Machine2 lectures • 4min

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