Operating Systems And Server Technologies
VMware Workstation 11 Fundamentals
Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines in VMware Workstation 11
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Installing and Configuring VMware Workstation 11
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Managing Virtual Machine Devices and Resources in VMware Workstation 11
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VMware Workstation 11 Networking and Remote Connectivity
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Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines in VMware Workstation 11
Lesson Objectives
Creating and Configuring Virtual Machines in VMware Workstation 11
- start the course
- create a new virtual machine using the Typical configuration option of the New Virtual Machine Wizard
- perform a guest installation using the Typical install option
- create a new virtual machine using the Custom installation option of the New Virtual Machine Wizard
- create a new virtual machine using the Custom installation option of the New Virtual Machine Wizard
- perform a manual guest OS installation using installation media or ISO
- define cloning of virtual machines and the types of clones available
- perform a linked or full cloning of a virtual machine
- import existing virtual machines supported formats; such as VMware .VMX or .VMTM configuration files, Microsoft Virtual PC .VMC files, or Open Virtual Machine Format files including OVF and OVA
- create a virtual machine by virtualizing a physical machine
- configure memory settings for your virtual machine
- configure processor settings for a virtual machine
- view virtual hard disk options and start the process of adding a new disk to a virtual machine
- explore additional settings and finish adding a new virtual hard disk to a virtual machine
- configure CD or DVD settings for a virtual machine
- configure network settings for a virtual machine
- configure USB settings for a virtual machine
- configure sound and printer settings for a virtual machine
- configure display settings for a virtual machine
- identify the features and purpose of the VMware Tools in managing and enhancing a virtual machine's performance
- install VMware Tools on a Windows operating system manually
- install VMware Tools on a Linux operating system manually
- use the power options and differentiate between Power On, Start Up Guest, and Power On to Firmware
- differentiate between the Power Off, Shut Down Guest, and Suspend Guest power options when stopping a virtual machine
- use the Pause VM option to manage virtual machine state
- configure the virtual machine's power control settings
- identify the purpose of and tasks involved in working with virtual machine snapshots
- create and restore snapshots using the Snapshot menu
- use Snapshot Manager to configure a virtual machine to automatically revert to or take a snapshot
- clone a virtual machine, modify its resource settings, update the VMware Tools, and take a new snapshot
Overview/Description
VMware Workstation provides a user-friendly wizard to quickly and easily create new virtual machines. The wizard provides a typical installation path along with a custom installation option for the more advanced user. In this course, you'll see how to perform these two types of virtual machine installations and the difference between the individual options available. You will learn what's involved in installing a guest operating system and the importance of installing and updating VMware Tools. This course also covers configuration tasks you will want to master such as cloning, snapshots, and the configuration of a variety of virtual machine settings.
VMware Workstation provides a user-friendly wizard to quickly and easily create new virtual machines. The wizard provides a typical installation path along with a custom installation option for the more advanced user. In this course, you'll see how to perform these two types of virtual machine installations and the difference between the individual options available. You will learn what's involved in installing a guest operating system and the importance of installing and updating VMware Tools. This course also covers configuration tasks you will want to master such as cloning, snapshots, and the configuration of a variety of virtual machine settings.
Target Audience
IT professionals, developers, and end-users currently using or interested in using VMware Workstation for deployment and management of virtual machines
IT professionals, developers, and end-users currently using or interested in using VMware Workstation for deployment and management of virtual machines
Installing and Configuring VMware Workstation 11
Lesson Objectives
Installing and Configuring VMware Workstation 11
- start the course
- identify new and key features of VMware Workstation
- identify the host system requirements of VMware Workstation
- identify characteristics of virtual machines, how they work and relate to the host
- outline what types of features and devices virtual machines provide
- define how to obtain software and licensing
- identify the types of virtual machine files used by VMware Workstation
- install VMware Workstation on a Windows host
- identify the tasks and unique requirements involved in performing an unattended installation
- install VMware Workstation on a Linux host
- prepare virtual machines for and perform an upgrade to a new version of Workstation
- prepare virtual machines for and perform an upgrade to a new version of Linux
- upgrade virtual machines for different versions of VMware products
- list considerations for and modify the virtual machine hardware compatibility settings
- navigate the main sections and tabs of the VMware Workstation console window
- use Thumbnail Bar and Status Bar
- modify the Workstation window components to suit your needs
- set your Workstation interface to full screen mode
- adjust the Workstation window fit settings
- use the Workstation Screen Capture feature
- configure input settings in VMware Workstation
- identify the important hot-key combinations
- select the appropriate display mode for viewing virtual machine guests from within the Workstation console
- activate the Unity mode and access a virtual machine's applications using Unity
- configure shared virtual machine or VM settings in VMware Workstation
- add and remove folders used to organize virtual machines or VMs, and use the folder structure to manage VM behavior such as power
- configure Workstation to use shared folders in order to share files between virtual machines and the host system
- configure the drag-and-drop feature to allow administrators to move files between virtual machines and host systems
- use command line tools including vmware.exe, vmnetcfg.exe, and vmrun.exe to perform common GUI tasks
- practice basics of VMware Workstation installation and configuration
Overview/Description
VMware Workstation provides award-winning desktop virtualization capabilities with an easy-to-use interface. In this course, you will learn about the features that make VMware Workstation such an invaluable tool and you will get to know the various console interface components. This course also covers the installation requirements and installation tasks for both Windows and Linux hosts.
VMware Workstation provides award-winning desktop virtualization capabilities with an easy-to-use interface. In this course, you will learn about the features that make VMware Workstation such an invaluable tool and you will get to know the various console interface components. This course also covers the installation requirements and installation tasks for both Windows and Linux hosts.
Target Audience
IT professionals, developers, and end users currently using or interested in using VMware Workstation for deployment and management of virtual machines
IT professionals, developers, and end users currently using or interested in using VMware Workstation for deployment and management of virtual machines
Managing Virtual Machine Devices and Resources in VMware Workstation 11
Lesson Objectives
Managing Virtual Machine Devices and Resources in VMware Workstation 11
- start the course
- configure aspects of virtual hard disks including how to add, grow, and allocate disks
- perform virtual hard disk maintenance tasks including compacting, expanding, defragmenting, and adding and removing virtual hard disks or VHDs
- identify the characteristics of lock files and how they affect moving a virtual disk
- use the Virtual Disk Manager (vmware-diskmanager) utility to manage files from the command line or by using scripts
- encrypt a virtual machine to protect it from unauthorized use
- restrict virtual machine configuration
- clean up the drive space previously occupied by virtual machines on a Workstation host
- configure a virtual machine's universal unique identifier or UUID, including options to always receive a new UUID, keep the current UUID, and override the current UUID
- identify the features and uses of VMware Player
- move a virtual machine to other locations, including different host systems
- export a virtual machine to Open Virtual Machine Format or OVF
- configure a virtual machine with a virtual CD-ROM drive
- configure a virtual floppy drive for a virtual machine
- configure a universal serial bus or USB controller for a virtual machines
- connect Small Computer System Interface or SCSI devices to the host and configure Workstation to properly connect SCSI devices in a virtual machine
- install the enhanced keyboard driver on a Workstation host and configure the virtual machine to use the enhanced keyboard
- add a virtual parallel port for a virtual machine
- add a virtual serial port for a virtual machine
- configure the AutoProtect setting
- configure Guest Isolation settings
- configure VMware Tools in the VMware Workstation application
- configure physical hard disks attached to the Workstation host for use by a virtual machine
- connect physical universal serial bus or USB devices to virtual machines
- connect printers for use by virtual machines
- resize the virtual machine's hard disk, add a CD-ROM and map it to an ISO, and connect the virtual machine to a host-attached universal serial bus or USB printer
Overview/Description
Virtual machines created in VMware Workstation can be configured with a range of resources and virtual devices. In this course, you will learn about the files that make up your virtual machine and virtual machine hard disk. You will learn how to manage and maintain virtual disks, how to control access to them if necessary, as well as how to safely move files and folders to a new location. This course will also help you understand how to work with virtual devices and ports and how to attach some of the most common controllers and devices and make sure they are properly recognized by the guest operating system.
Virtual machines created in VMware Workstation can be configured with a range of resources and virtual devices. In this course, you will learn about the files that make up your virtual machine and virtual machine hard disk. You will learn how to manage and maintain virtual disks, how to control access to them if necessary, as well as how to safely move files and folders to a new location. This course will also help you understand how to work with virtual devices and ports and how to attach some of the most common controllers and devices and make sure they are properly recognized by the guest operating system.
Target Audience
IT professionals, developers, and end users currently using or interested in using VMware Workstation for deployment and management of virtual machines
IT professionals, developers, and end users currently using or interested in using VMware Workstation for deployment and management of virtual machines
VMware Workstation 11 Networking and Remote Connectivity
Lesson Objectives
VMware Workstation 11 Networking and Remote Connectivity
- start the course
- identify the VMware Workstation virtual networking components and network configuration options
- add a virtual network adapter to a virtual machine
- describe the configuration of the bridged networking option in VMware Workstation
- describe the configuration of the Network Address Translation or NAT networking option in VMware Workstation
- describe the purpose and use of the Network Address Translation or NAT configuration file including its location and sections
- describe the configuration of the Host-only networking option in VMware Workstation
- configure IP address settings in the Virtual Network Editor
- configure Workstation to assign virtual network adapters with a Media Access Control or MAC address
- configure a private network by creating LAN segments
- configure routing between two Host-only networks
- disable IP packet forwarding on a Windows or Linux host
- identify the roles and features of VMware Workstation Server and shared virtual machines
- enable shared virtual machines and create a new shared virtual machine
- convert an existing virtual machine to a shared virtual machine
- connect to a shared virtual machine on the network
- use prebuilt virtual machine appliances and familiarize yourself with the VMware Solutions Exchange and Marketplace
- use Workstation virtual machines on the public cloud by moving them using vCloud Air
- use VMware vCenter Converter to convert virtual machines of another version to a VMware Workstation compatible format
- identify the default system roles used to assign permissions and describe how they can be used to create custom roles
- manage shared VM roles and permissions
- describe the ability of VMware Workstation to connect to and interact with the inventory of other virtualization infrastructure servers
- working with remote virtual machines including creating virtual machines and transferring virtual machines to remote servers
- configure a virtual machine or VM with IP addressing using a bridged or NAT solution, set the VM up as a shared virtual machine, and manage the virtual machines remotely
Overview/Description
VMware Workstation makes the networking component as straightforward as possible while providing Network Address Translation or NAT, bridged, and Host-only networks with very little configuration needed. In this course, you will look at these networking options along with the private network and the IP addressing, routing, and network settings that are required to configure each of the network types. This course also explores how you can use virtual machines remotely by sharing them with other virtual infrastructures, managing virtual machines that are running on a remote virtual server, or simply establishing a virtual desktop connection to interact with the guest operating system remotely.
VMware Workstation makes the networking component as straightforward as possible while providing Network Address Translation or NAT, bridged, and Host-only networks with very little configuration needed. In this course, you will look at these networking options along with the private network and the IP addressing, routing, and network settings that are required to configure each of the network types. This course also explores how you can use virtual machines remotely by sharing them with other virtual infrastructures, managing virtual machines that are running on a remote virtual server, or simply establishing a virtual desktop connection to interact with the guest operating system remotely.
Target Audience
IT professionals, developers, and end users currently using or interested in using VMware Workstation for deployment and management of virtual machines
IT professionals, developers, and end users currently using or interested in using VMware Workstation for deployment and management of virtual machines
