Cloud and Virtualization Concepts

Lab 2: Virtual Machine Files and Snapshots

Document Version: 2019-07-05

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Objectives

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Lab Topology
Lab Settings

Virtual Machine IP Address Account Password

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1 Identify the Files of the VM

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2 Identify the VM Settings and Where They are Stored
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3 Working with Snapshots in VMware Workstation
Test System
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4 View Changes in the VM Files When Using Snapshots
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Development System
5 View Changes in VM File Size When Using Snapshots
6 Take Snapshots When Powering Off The VM
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