6421A: Configuring and

Troubleshooting a Windows
Server® 2008 Network
Infrastructure
Microsoft® Virtual PC/Server Classroom
Setup Guide
Contents:
Introducing Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 1
Setup Overview 2
Classroom Requirements 3
Classroom Configuration 5
Instructor Computer Checklist 5
Instructor Computer Setup 5
Student Computer Checklist 12
Student Computer Setup 12
Appendix A 14
Appendix B 16
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Introducing Microsoft Virtual Server 2005

R2 SP1
This learning product is designed using Microsoft® Virtual Server 2005 R2 Service
Pack 1 (SP1). Virtual Server is a technology that allows a single computer to act as
a host for one or more virtual machines. The virtual machines use a set of virtual
devices that might, or might not, map to the physical hardware of the host
computer.
The software that is installed onto the virtual machine is unmodified, full-version,
retail software that operates exactly as it does when it is installed onto physical
hardware.
The following definitions will help you with the remainder of this document:
• Virtual Server: Virtual Server is a server application that enables users to run a
broad range of operating systems simultaneously on a single physical server.
Virtual Server does not ship with this learning product, but you can acquire it
from your Microsoft Developer Network® (MSDN) subscription, or you can
order or download it from: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=94481.
• Host Computer: The physical computer onto which an operating system and
the Virtual Server application have been installed.
• Host Operating System: The operating system that is running on the physical
computer.
• Virtual Machine: The computer that is running inside Virtual Server. In this
document, “Virtual Server” refers to the application running on the host, while
“virtual machine” refers to the guest operating system and any software that is
running inside the Virtual Server application.
• Guest Operating System: The operating system that is running inside the
virtual machine.
• Host Key: The key that is designated to take the place of the CTRL+ALT
combination when logging on to Microsoft Windows®. By default, the host key
is the ALT key on the right side of the keyboard. “HOST+DELETE” means
RIGHT-ALT+DELETE. The host key can be changed once the Virtual Server is
set up by going to Administrative Controls and clicking on Remote Control,
then selecting Set Host Key.
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By default, the virtual machine will run in a Web application on the host
computers.

Note: Pressing CTRL+ALT+DELETE while working with a virtual machine will display
the Windows Security dialog box for the host operating system. To close the dialog
box, press ESC. To access the Windows Security dialog box for a guest operating
system, press HOST+DELETE. Other than this difference, software on a virtual
machine behaves as it would on a physical computer.

You can configure virtual machines to communicate with the host computer, other
virtual machines on the same host computer, other host computers, virtual
machines on other host computers, other physical computers on the network, or
any combination thereof.
The setup instructions that you will follow as part of this classroom setup guide
configure Virtual Server and the Virtual Machines that run on the host. Changing
any of the configuration settings may render the labs for this learning product
unusable.

Setup Overview
The host computers must be set up with a supported operating system. For more
information, please visit the following web site:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=94481. For the purposes of this learning
product, it is not necessary for the host computers to be able to communicate with
another network. However, allowing them to communicate with each other is
recommended to make setup easier. The setup procedures below assume that the
host computers can communicate with each other for setup purposes. You should
note the administrator’s user name and password for the host computers, and
provide this information to the instructor.

Important: We highly recommend that you read the Partner Deployment Guide on
the Virtual Server page of the Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) secure site:
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=94482. This document contains valuable
information on Microsoft Learning’s virtual machine implementation and activation,
in addition to tips on improving virtual machine performance and troubleshooting.
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Classroom Requirements
This learning product requires a classroom with a minimum of one computer for
the instructor and one for each student. Before class begins, use the following
information and instructions to install and configure all computers.

Hardware
The classroom computers require the following hardware and software
configuration.

Hardware Level 5.5

• Pentium IV 2.4-gigahertz (GHz) processor
• PCI 2.1 bus
• 2 gigabyte (GB) of RAM
• At least two 40-GB hard disks, 7200 RPM
• DVD drive
• Non–Industry Standard Architecture (ISA) network adapter: 10/100 megabits
per second (Mbps)-required full duplex
• 16-megabyte (MB) video adapter (32-MB recommended)
• Super VGA (SVGA) 17-inch monitor
• Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device
• Sound card with amplified speakers
• Projection display device that supports SVGA 800 x 600, 256 colors

Additionally, the instructor computer must be connected to a projection display

device that supports SVGA 800 x 600 pixels, 256 colors.

Software
Please note that, unless otherwise indicated, this software is not included in
the Trainer Materials disc. This learning product was developed and tested on
supported Microsoft software, which is required for the classroom computers.
Please visit the Virtual Server web site for detailed information, at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=94481.
Also required, but not included in the Training Materials is Microsoft Office
PowerPoint® 2007. (This is required for the instructor computer only).
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The Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher runs on the .NET™ 2.0 framework. This
framework must be installed on any machine running the Microsoft Learning Lab
Launcher. The .NET 2.0 framework can be downloaded from
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=94622 for x86 installations, or
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=116801&clcid=0x409 for x64
installations.
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Classroom Configuration
Each classroom computer will serve as the host for five virtual machines that will
run in Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1. Domain or workgroup membership does not
matter. The network configuration of the host computers does not matter. After
completing setup, all computers will be configured to run two virtual machines
running Windows Vista and three virtual machines running Windows Server 2008.
Estimated Time to Set up the Classroom: 120 Minutes

Instructor Computer Checklist

1. Install Internet Information Services (IIS).
2. Install Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1.
3. Install the Lab Launcher / Base Image Files.
4. Create a Setup Share.
5. Install Courseware Fonts.
6. Install the PowerPoint Slides.
7. Install the Macromedia Flash Plug-in.
8. Install Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Instructor Computer Setup

Use the instructions in the following section to set up the classroom. Before
starting the instructor computer installation, you must have a supported operating
system and Microsoft Power Point 2007 already installed on the computer. A list of
supported operating systems can be found at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=94481.

1. Install Internet Information Services (IIS)

In this task, you will install IIS.

Important: If IIS is installed already, you can skip this procedure.

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f To install IIS on Windows XP

1. On the instructor computer, click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, if Control Panel is configured for Classic View, double-click
Add or Remove Programs. If it is configured for Category View, click Add or
Remove Programs.
3. In the Add or Remove Programs window, click Add/Remove Windows
Components.
4. In the Windows Components Wizard, click Internet Information Services
(IIS), and then click Details.
5. In the Subcomponents of Internet Information Services (IIS) list, select the
World Wide Web Service check box, and then click OK.
6. In the Windows Components Wizard, click Next. Provide the path to your
Windows source location, if necessary.
7. When the wizard has completed, click Finish.
8. Close the Add or Remove Programs window, and then close Control Panel.

f To install IIS on Windows Vista

1. On the instructor computer, click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. In Control Panel, if Control Panel is configured for Classic View, double-click
Programs and Features. If Control Panel is configured for Control Panel
Home view, click Programs and then click Programs and Features.
3. In the Uninstall or change a program window, click Turn Windows
Components On or Off.
4. In the User Account Control dialog box, click Continue.
5. In the Windows Features dialog box, expand Internet Information Services.
6. Select the World Wide Web Services check box, and then click OK.
7. Provide the path to your Windows source location, if necessary.
8. Close Control Panel.
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2. Install Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1

In this task, you will install Virtual Server and create a shortcut on the desktop.

Note: If Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 is installed already, you can skip this task. If you
do not have a disk, you can download the software free from Microsoft at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=94483.

1. On the Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Setup dialog box, click the
Install Microsoft Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 button.
2. In the License Agreement dialog box, select I accept the terms in the license
agreement, and then click Next.
3. In the Customer Information dialog box, enter a User Name, Organization,
and the product key for your version of Virtual Server, and then click Next.
4. On the Setup Type page, select Complete, and then click Next.
5. On the Configure Components page, click Next.
6. On the next Configure Components page, select the Enable Virtual Server
exceptions in Windows Firewall check box, and then click Next.
7. On the Ready to Install the Program page, click Install.
8. On the Setup Complete page, click Finish.
9. Close the Installation Summary – Windows Internet Explorer window.
10. On the host computer, click Start, point to All Programs, point to Microsoft
Virtual Server, and then click Virtual Server Administration Website
11. Under Virtual Networks, point to Configure, and then click Internal
Network.
12. In the “Internal Network” Virtual Network Properties section, click DHCP
server.
13. Remove the check mark to disable the Virtual DHCP server. Click OK.
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3. Install Lab Launcher / Base Image Files

By installing the Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher, you will have easy access to all
the required virtual hard disks (VHDs) for your course. You will need to follow the
following steps to set this up correctly.
Each Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher comes packaged in a series of Microsoft
Windows Installer (MSI) files, with additional drives included in WinRar
executables, if needed.

Note: Non-base VHD files need to be located at C:\Program Files\Microsoft

Learning\6421\Drives. If the files are installed in any other location, the user will be
prompted for the new location of the VHD files. If installing on a 64-bit platform, all
non-base virtual machine files should be installed to C:\Program Files (x86)
\Microsoft Learning\6421\Drives. By default, the WinRAR executables will install
to C:\Program Files\Microsoft Learning\6421\Drives. This installation path must be
changed to C:\Program Files (x86)\Microsoft Learning\6421\Drives.

1. Navigate to the \Setup\Drives folder of the Trainer Materials DVD. Double-

click 6421A.msi.
2. On the Welcome to the 6421A Setup Wizard page, click Next.
3. On the End-User License Agreement page, select I accept the terms in the
License Agreement, and then click Next.
4. On the Choose Setup Type page, verify Typical is selected, and then click
Next.
5. Click Install. The lab launcher files will be extracted to C:\Program Files
\Microsoft Learning\6421\Data. The following VHD files will be extracted to
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Learning\6421\Drives:
• 6421A-NYC-DC1.vhd
• 6421A-NYC-SVR1.vhd
• 6421A-NYC-CL1.vhd
• 6421A-NYC-CL2.vhd
• 6421A-NYC-SVR2.vhd
6. On the Completing the 6421A Setup Wizard page, click Finish.
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7. Double-click Base08A.exe. In the Official Microsoft Learning Product End-

User License Agreement window, click Accept to indicate that you accept the
terms in the license agreement.
8. In the WinRAR self-extracting archive window, in the Destination folder text
box, ensure that C:\Program Files\Microsoft Learning\Base is listed, and
then click Install.
Please wait while the base virtual hard disk file is extracted. This might take a
few minutes.
9. Repeat steps 6-8 for Base08B.exe.
Please wait while the base virtual hard disk file is extracted. This might take a
few minutes.
10. Repeat steps 6-8 for Base08D.exe.
Please wait while the base virtual hard disk file is extracted. This might take a
few minutes.
11. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Microsoft Learning\Base.
12. Press the SHIFT key, right-click the Base08A.vhd, Base08B.vhd and
Base08D.vhd files, and then click Properties.
13. Under Attributes, click the Read-only check box, and then click OK. If
installing on Windows Vista®, click the Security tab and ensure that the
Everyone Group has full permissions to the VHD files.
14. Navigate to C:\Program Files\Microsoft Learning\6421\Drives.
15. Right-click 6421A-NYC-DC1.vhd and then click Properties.
16. Under Attributes, click the Read-only check box, and then click OK.
17. Repeat steps 14–16 for:
• 6421A-NYC-CL1.vhd
• 6421A-NYC-CL2.vhd
• 6421A-NYC-SVR1.vhd
• 6421A-NYC-SVR2.vhd
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18. Verify that a shortcut to the Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher is now on the
desktop. You must have installed all MSIs already and, if necessary, WinRar
files, before starting the Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher. Administrative
permissions are required in the Windows Vista operating system (OS) to
install.
19. Verify the setup by starting the Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher from the
desktop shortcut.

Note: It is recommended that you start the Lab Launcher on the instructor’s
machine before pushing it to the students’ machines. This ensures that:
1. The VHD’s and virtual machine configuration (VMC) files are present and in
their default folder locations.
2. That each virtual machine (VM) is working properly, and that no data
corruption has occurred.
3. The proper user permissions are present on the launcher files.
4. The End User License Agreement (EULA) has been accepted.

4. Create a Setup Share

In this task, you will share virtual machine files for copying to student computers.
1. Share the C:\Program Files\Microsoft Learning\Base folder using a share
name of Base_Drives.
2. Share the C:\Program Files\Microsoft Learning\6421 folder using a share
name of 6421_Drives.

Note: For information on how to set up a share, see

Windows 2000: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=116802&clcid=0x409, or
Windows Server 2003: http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=116803&clcid=0x409.
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5. Install Courseware Fonts

In this task, you will install courseware fonts by running Fonts.exe.
1. In the Trainer Materials disc, in the \Setup folder, double click Fonts.exe.
2. In the Courseware fonts dialog box, click Yes.
3. In the Courseware fonts message box, click OK.

6. Install the PowerPoint Slides

In this task, you will install the PowerPoint slides for the learning product by
running 6421_ppt.msi.
• In the Trainer Materials disc, in the \Setup folder, double-click 6421_ppt.msi,
and then click OK.

7. Install the Macromedia Flash Plug-In

In this task, you will install the most current Flash plug-in by running Flashx.exe.
1. On the Trainer Materials disc, in the Student\Flash folder, double-click
Flash7.exe, and then click OK.
2. In the Macromedia Flash Player 7 dialog box, click Yes to install the control.
3. When installation is complete, click OK.

8. Install Adobe Acrobat Reader

In this task, you will Install Adobe Acrobat Reader by running the installation file.

Note: You must download the installation file for Adobe Acrobat Reader from
http://www.adobe.com.

• Download and then follow the onscreen instructions to install Adobe Acrobat
Reader.
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Student Computer Checklist

1. Install Internet Information Services (IIS).
2. Install Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1.
3. Install the Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher.

Student Computer Setup

Use the instructions in the following section to manually set up the classroom.
Before starting the student computer installation, ensure that a supported
operating system is installed on the computer and that the .NET™ 2.0 framework
is installed on the computer. You can check the supported systems list at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=94481. The .NET 2.0 framework can be
downloaded from http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=94622 for x86
installations, or http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=116801&clcid=0x409 for
x64 installations.

Caution: These instructions assume network connectivity between the instructor

computer and the student computers. If you do not have connectivity, Microsoft
Learning recommends copying the virtual machines to the student computers by
means of a manually created DVD or universal serial bus (USB) drive.

1. Install Internet Information Services (IIS)

Note: If IIS is installed already, you can skip this procedure.

• See detailed instructions in the Instructor Computer Setup section.

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2. Install Virtual Server

Note: If Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 is installed already, you can skip this step.

• See detailed instructions in the Instructor Computer Setup section.

3. Install the Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher

Note: Ensure that all files are copied. The following directories and shortcuts will be
needed to ensure that the student has all necessary files to start the Microsoft
Learning Lab Launcher.
1. C:\Program Files\Microsoft Learning\6421 and all included files.
2. C:\Program Files\Microsoft Learning\Base.
3. C:\Program Files\Microsoft Learning\6421\Data\LauncherApplication.exe, and
the shortcut on the desktop.
4. Ensure that you have copied the files using a permission-retaining software
such as RoboCopy (recommended for Windows Vista OS,) or XCopy.

1. Copy all of the files from the Base_Drives share on the instructor computer to
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Learning\6421\Base.
2. Copy all of the files from the 6421_Drives share on the instructor computer to
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Learning\6421.
3. Check that all permissions have been retained, by looking at the directories
above and making sure they are not Read Only.
4. Run the Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher on the student machines to verify it
is in working order.
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Appendix A
The virtual machines were developed using the English (United States) layout
shown below.

If your physical keyboard does not match the above layout, you may need to refer
to the above layout for the character positions used to logon. For future logons and
usage throughout the labs, you may want to install your keyboard layout in the
virtual machine.

f To Add Another Keyboard Layout and Set it to Default in Windows XP

and Windows Server™ 2003 Virtual Machines.
1. Open the Regional and Language Options control panel.
2. On the Languages tab, under Text services and input languages, click Details.
3. In the Text Services and Input Languages box, under Installed services, click
Add.
4. In the Add Input Language box, select Keyboard layout/IME, and then select
your language and location from the Input language list. Notice a keyboard
layout/IME is selected automatically for you. You can change this layout if
your location has more than one layout available.
5. Click OK.
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6. In the Regional and Language Options box, under the Advanced tab, under
Default user account settings, select the box to apply the settings to the current
user account and to the default user profile.
7. Click OK to accept the warning.
8. Click OK to close the Regional and Language Options box.

f To add another keyboard layout and set it to default in Windows Vista

virtual machines.
• See http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=76389

Or search the Vista help for the following topics:

• To change the keyboard layout on the Welcome screen
• How do I change the keyboard layout for the Welcome screen?
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Appendix B
Potential Issues
There is no executable shortcut on the desktop.
1. Open Windows Explorer by right-clicking Start, and then clicking Explore.
2. Navigate to the Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher install directory at
C:\Program Files\Microsoft Learning\[Package Name].
3. Navigate to the Data subdirectory.
4. Right-click on the Lab Launcher.exe file, and then click Create Shortcut.
5. Move the newly created shortcut to the desktop.

The user receives the error message “An instance of this package is
already running”.
Only one instance of a Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher can run at any
time. Ensure the user does not have a Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher executable
running already. If they do not appear to have one running, but still receive this
message, complete the following steps:
1. Open the Task Manager by right-clicking the task bar, and clicking Task
Manager.
2. Click the Processes tab.
3. Scan the Processes tab for a process with the same name as your Microsoft
Learning Lab Launcher executable.
4. Click on that process, and then click End Process.

The user receives the error message “This application has expired”,
“Key Validation Error”.
• Overwrite a fresh copy of the LauncherSettings.config file from the teacher
machine to the student [LauncherInstallationPath]\Data\ directory.
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The user receives the error message “Unable to connect to the local
Virtual Server instance”.
Please ensure the following:
• Virtual Server is installed on this machine.
• Virtual Server is running.
• The current user has administrator access permission to this Virtual Server
instance.

In order to access virtual machines through Virtual Server, the user must be an
explicit administrator of the Virtual Server instance on the local machine. Being a
member of a group with administrator privileges often is not sufficient. To correct
this error, take the following steps:
1. Ensure Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 is installed on the local machine. If Virtual
Server is not installed, you can download it for free at
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=94481.
2. Click Start, click All Programs, click Microsoft Virtual Server, and then click
Virtual Server Administration Website.
3. If prompted for credentials, enter the credentials of a user with administrator
access to Virtual Server.
4. In the Virtual Server Administrative Website, on the left menu, click Server
Properties.
5. Click Virtual Server Security.
6. Following the instructions on the Web page, add a permission entry for the
user, with all permissions boxes checked except for Special Permissions, and
then click OK.
7. Restart the Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher.
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The user receives the following error messages:

"This program requires the .NET framework v2.0 or higher."
"Please upgrade your framework and retry."
• The Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher runs on the .NET™ 2.0 framework. This
framework must be installed on any machine running the Microsoft Learning
Lab Launcher. You can download the.NET 2.0 framework from
http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=94622.

The Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher crashes on start.

1. Ensure that the user is not attempting to run the Microsoft Learning Lab
Launcher over a share, and then continue.
2. Overwrite a fresh copy of the LauncherSettings.config file from the teacher
machine to the student [LauncherInstallationPath]\Data\ directory.
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The user receives the dialog box shown below.

If the user receives this dialog box, it means that one or more of the virtual
machines installed on their machine cannot be found. In this case, it would be wise
to check that all files were copied from the installation machine to the student
machines.
• Navigate to the VHD file installation location on the local machine, and then
click Open. This step only needs to happen once. After finding the file, the
location of the file will be stored in the LauncherSettings.config file.
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The user receives the following error message: "This application

requires Read and Write permissions to the following path: [File Path]."
The user requires Modification and Write permissions to several files, including
VHD files, for the Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher to function properly. If this
error is encountered, give Full Control permissions to the EVERYONE group.

Issues with launching a Virtual Machine

Nothing happens when launching the Virtual Machine Remote Control
(VMRC).
1. To launch a virtual machine, click Launch for the machine you wish to start. It
may take a moment for the machine to start.
2. At this point, the virtual machine is starting in the background. When the
virtual machine has started, a new window will appear. The VMRC application
will allow the user to interact with the virtual machine in this window.
3. If a dialog appears with the VMRC, select the Don’t ask me again check box,
and then click Yes.

The user receives the error message “This application requires write
access to the file [File Name]”.
1. Ensure this file is not write-protected.
2. The user requires Modification and Write permissions to several files,
including VHD files, for the Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher to function
properly. If this error is encountered, give the EVERYONE group Full Control
permissions to C:\Program Files\Microsoft Learning\package name, and all
included files and directories.

The user receives the error message “Not enough memory to start the
virtual machine”.
• Close other processes (including, if necessary, other virtual machines,), and
then restart the Virtual Machine by clicking the Launch button.
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On launching a virtual machine, other open machines enter the paused

state.
When opening a new virtual machine through Virtual Server, if the machine has
enough memory to start the virtual machine, but is extremely low on memory,
Virtual Server may pause other open virtual machines.
If this happens, the user either can close these virtual machines or unpause them
through the following steps:
1. Click Start, click All Programs, click Microsoft Virtual Server, and then click
Virtual Server Administration Website.
2. Enter administrator credentials for the local Virtual Server instance.
3. In the Master Status window, click on the drop-down list of the machine you
wish to resume, and then click Resume.

Resetting a machine
Clicking the Reset button resets the virtual machine to its original state. All
changes made to the virtual machine will be lost. Clicking the Reset All button
resets all of the virtual machines to their original states. Additionally, when the
Reset All button is clicked, all virtual machines will revert back to their
preconfigured launch date.

The user attempts to close the launcher

The user can close the launcher by either clicking the ‘X’ button or the Close
button. These buttons are available only if all virtual machines controlled by the
Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher have been closed.
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The user closes a VMRC window

1. When the user closes a VMRC window, they are presented with a new window
detailing the following options, of which they must select one:
• Shut down virtual machine and save changes: The machine is sent a
shutdown command. After the machine has shut down in the background,
the virtual machine is closed and all undo disks are saved for use on the
next startup of the virtual machine.
• Turn off and save changes: The machine is turned off, without shutting
down, and all undo disks are saved for use on the next start-up of the
virtual machine.
• Turn off machine and discard changes: The virtual machine is turned
off. All changes to the virtual machine and all undo disks are discarded,
returning the virtual machine to its original state.

Note: The Microsoft Learning Lab Launcher uses Undo drives to save changes, so if
these drives are deleted or moved, the Lab Launcher may not be able to restore
previously saved changes. Clicking the Reset button, as well as selecting the Turn off
machine and discard changes option, will delete the undo drives.

2. After the user has made their selection, they may click OK to close the virtual
machine and apply their choices, or click Cancel to return to the VMRC and
the virtual machine.