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Success Secrets:
100 Most Asked Questions –
The Missing VMware Server,
Workstation Planning,
Installation and Management
Introduction Guide
Bret Jerrod
VMware 100 Success Secrets
Notice of Rights
Notice of Liability
Trademarks
V M WA R E 1 0 0 S U C C E S S S E C R E T S
100 Success Secrets is not about the ins and outs of VMware.
Instead, it answers the top 100 questions that we are asked and those
we come across in forums, our consultancy and education programs. It
tells you exactly how to deal with those questions, with tips that have
never before been offered in print.
This book is also not about VMware best practice and standards
details. Instead, it introduces everything you want to know to be
successful with VMware.
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
Foreword.................................................................................................3
VMware's Future: Can VMware Maintain Dominance in Virtualization
Software? ............................................................................................... 9
Easy Steps in Installing VMware Tools ................................................ 11
Mac OS X VMware Features & Functions ............................................ 13
Beneficial Features of VMware 3 .......................................................... 15
The Edge of Having VMware Windows ................................................ 17
Importance of Installing VMware.........................................................19
Advantages When the User Installs VMware Tools.............................. 21
Savvy Tips on Using VMware .............................................................. 23
Free VMware Software with VMware Torrent......................................25
The Capabilities of VMware Workstation.............................................27
The Uses of Having OS X VMware ...................................................... 29
Ubuntu VMware as a Virtual Machine ................................................. 31
Benefits and Risks of Using VMware Beta ...........................................33
Understanding VMware Config Files ...................................................35
The Two Worlds of VMware Fusion .....................................................37
Enjoying New Ubuntu Features with Ubuntu 7.04 VMware .............. 39
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V M WA R E ' S F U T U R E : C A N V M WA R E
M A I N TA I N D O M I N A N C E I N
V I R T U A L I Z AT I O N S O F T WA R E ?
Whispers from inside the walls of VMware tell they are going so
far as to consider making ESX server type functionality free or nearly
free in the not so distant future (think: post-IPO). This is an effective
means for beating Microsoft to the punch and they clearly have enough
leverage through other software and support services to pull it off in a
way that means business.
E A S Y S T E P S I N I N S TA L L I N G
V M WA R E T O O L S
M A C O S X V M WA R E F E A T U R E S &
FUNCTIONS
B E N E F I C I A L F E AT U R E S O F V M WA R E
3
The wide use for this application can now be attributed to its
features. VMware 3 can minimize the total cost of infrastructure
ownership of the user by increasing the use of hardware while reducing
the hardware requirements. The VMware 3 also helps in lessening the
required datacenter power, rack space, cabling, cooling, network, and
storage components since it can reduce the number of physical
machines. VMware 3 can also decrease the IT labor cost so the user can
only focus on the IT team’s added and more strategic tasks. There are
actually more features that the user can surely find very beneficial from
VMware 3. Anyway, prospect consumers can already evaluate the
VMware 3 with the trial version of this application and see if VMware 3
is the right software for his business enterprise.
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T H E E D G E O F H AV I N G V M WA R E
WINDOWS
I M P O RTA N C E O F I N S TA L L I N G
V M WA R E
A D VA N T A G E S W H E N T H E U S E R
I N S T A L L S V M WA R E T O O L S
The typical tools everyone knows are those used for mechanical
repair. What these kinds of tools do for machines is also similar to how
the tools of VMware software do. They aid for an easy usage of the
software and also permit access to software’s other potentials. But
before these VMware tools can make any possible advantage for the
user, they need first to be installed in the computer.
S AV V Y T I P S O N U S I N G V M WA R E
There are ways that the VMware can help save in the
entrepreneurial bacon. The first step that must be done is to set up the
virtual machine with all the software, bookmarks and custom settings
according to the will and need of the user. Then the virtual machine
should be saved into a compact disc or into a flash drive. And lastly, a
copy of free VMware player must be saved and kept handy for future
use.
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For instances when the computer breaks down and the user
needs the VMware to function in order to get back to business, there is
a simple solution to this problem. The free VMware player must be
installed to a new unit. And by copying that virtual machine to the
computer, the user can readily resume the functions.
F R E E V M WA R E S O F T WA R E W I T H
V M WA R E T O R R E N T
T H E C A PA B I L I T I E S O F V M WA R E
W O R K S TAT I O N
T H E U S E S O F H AV I N G O S X
V M WA R E
U B U N T U V M WA R E A S A V I R T U A L
MACHINE
U N D E R S TA N D I N G V M WA R E C O N F I G
FILES
The following are some tips that can be noted from the syntax
of the file. The pound sign # is utilized for comments. Hence, those
that start with the pound sign # can be ignored and considered as
comments. The displayName is used to recognize a virtual machine.
The memory can be determined in the MEMSIZE line. One can set the
memory to the size that he desires. The virtualHW.version defines the
parameters of VMX on what VMware version it will work. When the
lines scsi0.present=”TRUE” and ide0.present=”TRUE” appear, this is a
call for advance config for the device.
VMX file is the VMware config file for the VMware guest
operating system. As the user adds more devices to the system, the
more the VMware config file grows. The VMware GUI can be used to
create virtual guest config. The knowledge of how these VMware config
can be edited or downloaded will save the user a lot of time. A program
that creates a VMX VMware config file will help to avoid typos.
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T H E T W O W O R L D S O F V M WA R E
FUSION
E N J O Y I N G N E W U B U N T U F E AT U R E S
WITH U B U N T U 7 . 0 4 V M WA R E
H O W T O E N A B L E A C C E L E R AT E D
V M WA R E 3 D
With these simple, short, and easy steps, one can already
enable a computer’s accelerated VMware 3D. There are still other
choices or options for the user in configuring the VMware 3D. The
above steps are the only necessary way to enable the accelerated
VMware 3D.
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U N D E R S T A N D I N G T H E V M WA R E
C L I E N T, S E RV E R A N D M A S T E R
M E T H O D I C A L U N D E R S TA N D I N G O F
V M WA R E E S X
G U I D E S F O R V M WA R E I N S TA L L
S E R V E R 1 . 0 O N U B U N T U 6 . 0 6 LT S
U N D E R S TA N D I N G V M WA R E S E R V E R
FOR LINUX
D O E S L I N U X S TA N D A G O O D
P O S I T I O N O N V M WA R E ?
C A N U B U N T U B E I N S TA L L E D O N
YOUR V M WA R E P L AY E R ?
V M WA R E S E R V E R D O W N L O A D :
MAKING YOUR COMPUTER WORLD
EASIER
Have you ever been caught unaware about working on one file
that is easily made in a flash using a Windows version of an operating
system and that you find it difficult to do on another type of an
operating system? Well, you do not need to worry about it. The good
news is that, the VMware or the Virtual Machine Server application
that is easily downloadable via the net is just a click away.
The VMware Server is a free download that you can have. Most
VMware manufacturers offer these application programs for free and
there are some that are premium. The premium services may contain
add-ons compared to the non-premium but just the same, any free
downloads that you get give you the most features that you need.
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W O R K I N G O N T H E V M WA R E S E R V E R
V I S TA
Take a look at how the Vista operating system works well with
the VMware Server. The family of Windows operating system did not
record any problem or issue of compatibility with Virtual Machine
Servers – to date. As a matter of fact, the recorded most compatible
operating systems to work with the VMware is the Windows platform.
In such cases, the Windows Vista operating system then perfectly
works with the VMware Servers.
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With these drawbacks, the VMware Server that you will use for
your Vista operating system will require too many resources from your
end. As such, you should prepare your PC resource very well should
you plan to actuate virtualization on your PC with Windows Vista
altogether.
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W H AT I S V M WA R E I P O ?
A S S E S S I N G T H E R I G H T V M WA R E
P L AY E R
W H AT I S A V M WA R E S E R V E R
CONSOLE?
So, if these and all are possible, what then prevents other
people from having it done? What sort of difficulties are they bound to
face? Are there sort of limitations to it?
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V M WA R E S E R V E R S E R I A L : T H E
WAY T O P R O T E C T T H E D O W N L O A D
If you have not noticed it, every time that you are downloading
and installing new application software on your computer, the need for
a serial number to be entered is a pre-requisite. The key serial number,
usually a combination of alpha numeric, is a way of the manufacturer
to protect and seal the download and installation process. There are
serial numbers that are universal – meaning, one key is applied to all
potential download and installation – and there are others which are
dynamic by nature.
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Just a witty note for those who wish to download the VMware
Server application, you can actually save the serial key number and
have it saved for future use because there are downloads that require
the same serial number from previous downloads. This move actually
saves you time from registering at anytime you want to download the
same application program.
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H O W T O W O R K P E R F E C T LY W I T H
THE V M WA R E T O O L S
One of the few tips that you may find very useful is to
understand the effective way to deal with the VMware installer files.
Usually, these installer files are built onto the VMware installer as
image files or graphical icons for easy recognition.
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A F R E E O S S O F T WA R E K N O W N A S
C E N T O S V M WA R E
It is available free for download over the internet for public use,
however it is not maintained or supported by Red Hat.
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T H E F E I S T Y FAW N I N T H E V M WA R E
SERVER
W H AT I S V M WA R E ?
V M WA R E W O R K S TAT I O N 6 . 0 : T H E
S I X T H G E N E R AT I O N
F E A T U R E S O F T H E V M WA R E
W O R K S TAT I O N 6
T H E V M WA R E W O R K S W I T H
FEDORA 7
Pick your choice and spin the Fedora 7. Make your VMware
Server work under Fedora 7 OS.
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T I P S F O R I N S T A L L I N G V M WA R E
SERVER
1. The server and host operating system must meet the systems
requirement for running the VMware Server
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4. The VMware serial number that was sent to your email address
P U R C H A S E O F T H E V M WA R E 6
A L L A B O U T V M WA R E S E R V E R
T H E V M WA R E W O R K S TAT I O N
V E R S I O N 6 . 0 & I T S U N M AT C H E D
F E AT U R E S
1. It has support for Windows Vista both for guest and host
operating systems;
U N D E R S TA N D I N G T H E B A S I C S O F
G E N T O O V M WA R E V I R T U A L I Z A T I O N
H O W T O I N S TA L L V M WA R E :
U N D E R S TA N D I N G T H E
RECOMMENDED HOST
REQUIREMENTS
Third, disk space and CPU utilization will also be taxed by the
additional guest server. The host and the guest servers will naturally
use the resources of a single machine. So it would be best to consider
this fact before installing additional guest VMware server. The hard
drive requirement could be maxed out especially if the guest servers
will be used for commercial or enterprise related purposes.
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H O W T O U N I N S TA L L V M WA R E
LEFTOVER REGISTRY ENTRIES
Because the user will not be able to clear the registry entry on
the add / remove program functionality of the PC, it would be best to
perform the uninstall on the dos window of the PC. The general steps
should follow this sequence:
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E VA L U A T I O N & L I C E N S E D V M
SERIAL NUMBERS: GIVING
CUSTOMERS THE FREEDOM TO
CHOOSE
H I G H F I V E F O R V M WA R E 5
VMware for virtual machines have been around for quite some
time now. The latest version it has been able to offer is the version 5.
There are many satisfied users of VMware, which undoubtedly explains
the steady upgrades done with this virtualization solution. A couple of
months ago they released VMware version 5 and as such there are
many people whose jobs involve software development and reviewing
have been eagerly anticipating such an offering and have made their
jobs a lot less difficult. The release of VMware 5 is the product of strict
focus and concentration on the actual and practical needs of different
testers and developers who would be using such a release in order for
them to manage and deliver the great new features that are waiting to
be used.
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V M WA R E 5 . 5 : T H E P O W E R O F
V I RT U A L I ZAT I O N AT T H E H A N D S O F
THE USER
C R I T I C A L V M WA R E 6 4 B I T
EXTENSION FOR SUPPORTING
M U LT I P L E P L AT F O R M S
V M WA R E A N Y- A N Y PAT C H :
S O LV I N G C O M M O N V M WA R E
S O F T WA R E I S S U E S
W H E R E T O F I N D T H E V M WA R E A N Y-
A N Y PAT C H
S I M P L E S O L U T I O N F O R V M WA R E
A N Y- A N Y U P D AT E O N L I N U X
V M WA R E AT A G L A N C E : V I R T U A L
APPLIANCE
B A C K U P S O L U T I O N S F O R V M WA R E
V M WA R E B R I D G E D N E T W O R K S :
PROTECTING THE ENTIRE
N E T W O R K F R O M S Y S T E M FA U LT S
T H E I M PA C T O F V M WA R E
C E RT I F I C AT I O N O N I T
PROFESSIONALS
After the training and hands on experience, one must apply for
examination schedule on one of the certified testing centers for
VMware. Applicants must successfully pass the exams to get formal
certification. Successful examinees can use the VMware Certified
Professional logo on their business information card or on their
websites in order to show their proficiency in building and maintaining
virtual IT infrastructures. This will surely give them an edge over
competitors in the virtualization market.
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W H AT I S A V M WA R E C L O N E ?
A N O V E R V I E W O F V M WA R E
C L U S T E R S E T- U P
FA M I L I A R I Z I N G Y O U R WAY
THROUGH A V M WA R E C M D
The VMware also has several options for commands which you
can use as shortcuts for when you are programming the system. The H
function may be used in order to specify the alternate host rather than
just the local host. The O function is used when you want to specify an
alternative port – and for this command, you can also take note of the
default port number of 902.
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V M WA R E . C O M : Y O U R O N E - S T O P
SITE
If you want to look for a place where you can learn anything
and everything about virtual machines – or more specifically, VMware
– then there is no other place you should go to but VMware.com. This
is your one stop website for information that is related to virtual
machines. The great thing about the website is that it not only provides
you with the usual information about the company itself, but it
provides you with useful information and smart solutions that you can
easily and readily appreciate. For example, you can easily click on a tab
labeled solutions in order to look at a rundown of all the fixes and
answers which VMware has to the many problems and predicaments
technicians who work with virtual computers have, thereby making
their work much more productive and efficient.
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There are some steps you will need to take and such steps will
depend on the type of server host’s operating system – including the
host where the console finds itself running on and how you are
matching such a change to the actual GSX Server or to the actual
console itself. If you change settings, remember that the authd.port
type of setting is a lot different from the authd.client.port setting. The
former is a variable which allows the GSX Server to identify the port it
needs to monitor and listen to in order to establish the different
console connections that come from the remote hosts and the clients.
The latter, on the other hand, is a variable which makes the console
aware – on the client side, however – of the particular port you are
trying to use to bridge a connection.
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If you have been using virtual machines for quite some time
now, you may have heard of a new kind of product from these
merchants called the VMware Converter. It is now on the third release
and is also based on the old and discontinued line originally called the
VMware P2V assistant (which is why you might be a bit familiar with
some of its more general features). The VMware converter has the
purpose of allowing you to quickly and efficiently migrate all your data
from the actual physical machines themselves to the virtual machines
of VMware. There are many great things this product can do for you.
Additionally, you also have the option to both clone and create
backups of physical machines on the virtual machines as you please.
Picky – or rather, very particular individuals – may choose their
VMware converter from two choices – there is a free edition VMware
converter Starter and there is an Enterprise line for those who expect
heavy duty performance. Needless to say, there is a type of VMware
converter for you – whatever your needs may be.
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A H O W - T O O F V M WA R E
CONVERTER
After you finally purchase your very own VMware converter for
whatever need you might find for it, the next step you will want to
make is to download and install the actual material on your computer.
These might take several steps, but with careful execution you will
easily find that it actually is a very simple set of actions to take. When
you want to download the VMware converter itself, all you have to do is
to follow the download link found on the webpage of the converter
product. This will immediately bring you to the site where the actual
file is installed and you can get the VMware Converter Starter file from
there.
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After clicking the download now button, you will be asked to fill
in the registration form as well as accept the software license
agreement. From there, you have the option to either run the download
or simply save it. After it downloads, click run. This will then take you
to the Installation Wizard from the VMware Converter. Here, you will
just need to keep clicking next and accept the license agreement – it
will then take you to the default installation directory and then ask if
you would be willing to take the Typical (Recommended) installation
method once you keep clicking on to the next.
If you use this very robust system of class migration, you are
opening yourself up to a very easy way of quickly and reliably
converting both local as well as remote physical machines into virtual
ones with the absence of any sort of disruption or even the dreaded
down time. You can also use it to complete multiple conversions with a
single management console that runs in a centralized manner as well.
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V M WA R E E S X 3 : T H E C O M P L E T E
HYPERVISOR OF THE VIRTUAL
ENVIRONMENT
With ESX, the virtual machines can also run multiple operating
systems without altering the system configuration of their host
environment. This optimization can translate to increase performance
and productivity of each workstation and server extensions. VMware
ESX is an integral part of the VMware virtualization suite.
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S M A R T S O L U T I O N S O N LY F R O M
V M WA R E E S X S E R V E R
The VMware ESX has proven itself more than a thousand times
over when it comes to surveying customers that come from all sizes
and walks. It is able to abstract the server processor along with the
other components such as storage, memory, and the networking
resources into a singularly enhanced virtual machine which is able to
accommodate multiple functions. Thanks to this feature, the VMware
ESX is now touted to be the only solution with the most robust
foundation of the popular suite called VMware Infrastructure 3.
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Ever since its inception in the year 2001, the VMware ESX has
been able to consistently and admirably set the standard in order to
prove that higher levels of performance can be done while at the same
time taking in equally important factors such as scalability and
reliability. Its robust foundation may also be attributed to VMware’s
bare metal hyper visors which are able to partition the actual physical
servers into different multiple virtual machines. Each type of virtual
machine may also be a representation of the entire system, which also
includes the processor, networking and BIOS among others.
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W H E R E T O G E T V M WA R E E X A M
SAMPLES
For VMware fanatics, there is a new release which will help you
increase your productivity. This new release is called Fedora 8 or
Fedora werewolf. This is a new release which also includes a
significantly new version of assorted key concepts as well as innovative
technologies. While it has a lot of really great features, its most salient
offerings include the addition of Gnome 2.2, KDE 3.5.8, an Online
Desktop application, Network Manager 0.7 and Xfce 4.4.1.
H O W T O I N S TA L L V M WA R E F O R
LINUX
V M WA R E F O R U M : S O U R C E O F
I N F O R M AT I O N F O R T H E
VI RT U AL I ZATI ON C O MM UN IT Y
W H E R E T O G E T Y O U R V M WA R E
FREE
B A S I C I N F O R M AT I O N A B O U T
F U S I O N B E TA F O R V M WA R E
V M WA R E G S X U P G R A D E S :
PROVIDING NEW FIXES &
IMPROVING VIRTUAL
PERFORMANCE
V M W A R E H A : H I G H AVA I L A B I L I T Y
CAN MEAN HIGH PERFORMANCE &
PRODUCTIVITY
On the short list, you will need to consider several things which
also includes the ever-important personal computer hardware, its
memory, the type of display it has, the number and functionality of
disk drives, the LAN or the local access network (although this one is
optional) and the host operating system. Considered to be of prime
importance, the personal computer hardware will need a minimum of
the standard x86 feature that is compatible with the system as well as a
four hundred megahertz of a CPU (or even faster, as it is often
encouraged) or even up to five hundred.
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W O R K I N G W I T H V M WA R E T O O L S :
EASY AS PIE
VMware is a great tool which allows you to run your very own
virtual machine on a material or tangible platform – your very own
computer. There are different things you can do with a virtual
machine, and for you to be able to test the width and breadth of its
features and applicability you might want to try out the different types
of Virtual Appliances or VMware images. These are certainly very
useful for a wide variety of tasks which you may wish to perform on a
virtual machine running directly from your personal computer.
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T H E B E N E F I T O F V M WA R E I M A G E S
V M WA R E I N F R A S T R U C T U R E F O R
YOUR S O F T WA R E N E E D S
M A N A G E M E N T I M PA C T O F V M WA R E
INFRASTRUCTURE 3
V M WA R E I S C S I I N T E G R AT I O N :
DR IV IN G IT VI RT U AL I ZATI ON TO
NEW LEVELS
With the machines going virtual, the storage issues are quickly
following the trend toward virtualization. This can further improve the
total virtualization of enterprise IT system. Because of this
combination, almost everything now can be stored on a single physical
machine thus eliminating the need for high cost data server
maintenance.
T H E V M WA R E L I C E N S E P R O G R A M :
GIVING USERS THE FULL BENEFIT
OF V I RT U A L I ZAT I O N
The VMware license is issued for a single user only and can be
used on a limited number of machines. The license is not transferable
and can be used only for the machine where the application was
originally installed. Upon termination of the license key, further
licensing of the software and other additional modules of the general
software can be reacquired by paying a license fee. This will ensure that
the program can be used fully and any additional module can be
integrated into the general program.
V M WA R E M A C H I N E W O R K S
WONDERS
V M WA R E M O U N T: A L L O W I N G T H E
VI RT U AL I ZATI ON O F TH E D IS K
UTILITY
Installing the disk mount for VMware is quite easy. There are
no complicated technical tweaks that are needed. Installation is made
easier by the availability of an installation wizard which can guide
users on the step by step procedure for set-up. After activating the
wizard and accepting the license agreement, the installation can now
begin. The default folder directory should be okay for this installation
and just wait for it to finish.
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The VMware NAT will hide behind the host IP address and use
it for its communication purposes. However, there are times when the
host IP address use will not work. Users of virtual machines then can
easily change the IP of VMware NAT to something more unique to it.
When changing the IP address, the virtual machines must be turned off
in order for the new address to take effect upon start.
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3 M O D E S O F V M WA R E
NETWORKING
There are three modes that can be used for the VMware
networking protocols. The VMware networking tools are responsible
for the communication processes of the virtual machines. They are also
responsible for the flow of outgoing and incoming network traffic of
the virtual machine environment.
G E N E R A L I N S TA L L AT I O N G U I D E
FOR V M WA R E O N U B U N T U
V M WA R E O S : E N A B L I N G M U LT I P L E
OSS TO RUN ON ONE PHYSICAL
MACHINE
V M WA R E P 2 V: T O O L S F O R
CLONING THE PHYSICAL TO THE
VIRTUAL
First, when the cloning protocol starts, the software may detect
that the target disk has not enough space for the operation to begin.
This may happen even if the target disk is large or has enough disk
space. One probable solution to this issue is to allow the software to
resize the target disk so that it will conform to the specification of the
program. Usually, this will solve the problem and the cloning will run
smoothly. However, if the program still rejects the disk after allowing it
to resize the partition, then the user must terminate cloning and
acquire more disk space to accommodate the operation.
T O P V M WA R E P E R F O R M A N C E
ENHANCER TIPS
V M WA R E P L AY E R D O W N L O A D : N E W
VERSION WITH EXTRA SECURITY
SETTINGS
V M WA R E S E R V E R & U S B 2 . 0 :
E N A B L I N G H I G H - S P E E D D ATA
TRANSFERS IN A VIRTUAL
ENVIRONMENT
USB has several versions. The first one is USB 0.7 which was
released way back in late 2004. The current version is USB 2.0, and it's
faster than ever with a maximum speed of 480 Mbit/s.
V M WA R E S E R V E R S E R I A L N U M B E R S
ARE C O M P L E T E LY F R E E !
The benefits of using VMware are enough reason for any user
interested in maximizing his server’s capabilities to utilize VMware. On
top of all that, the VMware Server is free. People can download free
licensed serial numbers from the official VMware website. These serial
numbers are not for a trial period; they’re for good.
V M WA R E S U P P O R T: D E L I V E R I N G
B E Y O N D E X P E C TAT I O N S
V M WA R E & U S B F L A S H D R I V E S
E L I M I N AT E T H E N E E D F O R
M U LT I P L E C O M P U T E R S
S E V E R A L O P E R AT I N G S Y S T E M S O N
O N E V M WA R E V I R T U A L M A C H I N E :
T H AT ' S M U LT I TA S K I N G !
V M WA R E V I R T U A L S E R V E R : A
NUMBER OF SERVERS, ALL FOR THE
PRICE OF ONE
V M WA R E & V I S TA : W O R K I N G
TOGETHER IN PERFECT HARMONY
V M WA R E & X P : B O O S T I N G T H E
P C ’ S V E R S AT I L I T Y
What did this mean to users? Users who were utilizing non-
Microsoft operating systems such as Mac or Ubuntu Linux didn’t have
to completely do away with MS applications such as Photoshop,
Dreamweaver, and MS Office, to name a few. It has been proven since
then that Windows XP can run smoothly in a VMware environment.
V M WA R E ( W W W. V M WA R E . C O M ) :
PROVIDING A UNIQUE
A LT E R N AT I V E F O R O P T I M I Z I N G
B U S I N E S S O P E R AT I O N S