
Explore virtualization by defining virtual machines as isolated software containers that run as standalone computers, with host and guest roles managed by a hypervisor, and contrast virtualization with emulation.
Explore how VMware networking connects Linux and Windows VMs through bridged, host-only, and NAT networks, configure DHCP, and access a local Apache web server across virtual networks.
Power up a Windows 7 VM by enabling BIOS virtualization, showing compatibility across AMD and Intel CPUs. Learn how VMware Player handles multiple VMs, Unity mode, and updating VMware Tools.
Copy an ISO into the ESX data store to boot and install an OS on a new VM, using the VSE client to manage the data store.
Convert a physical computer to a virtual machine using VMware converter in workstation, handle Windows XP activation, install VMware Tools, and prepare for esx ii deployment.
Convert and run the virtual machine on esxi after freeing disk space, then verify vmware tools compatibility in the client.
This course will give an overview of computer virtualization and reasons for using virtualization. It will also look at how to setup and use three different systems from VMware: Player, Workstation, and ESXi. Finally, we'll look at where you can get many good virtual appliances