VMware Workstation 7: Getting started with Virtual Machines

Overview/Description
This course provides a look at the skills involved in getting started with the creation and configuration of virtual machines using VMware Workstation. It begins with a basic overview of virtualization and virtual machines, the relationship between the host and guest systems, and the general requirements for running VMware Workstation. The course then gives an overview of the range of guest OSes supported and outlines the installation options available, including the installation of the VMware Tools on guest systems. Also covered are the networking capabilities provided by VMware Workstation 7 and configuration options for setting up virtual disks for your virtual machines. This course focuses on the installation of VMware Workstation on a Windows host, but the information applies in large to operation on Linux hosts as well.

Target Audience
This path is for a technical engineering audience, including individuals looking to get hands-on with VMware Workstation and technical personnel who have implemented or are considering implementing VMware Workstation.

Prerequisites
None

Expected Duration (hours)
3.0

Lesson Objectives

VMware Workstation 7: Getting started with Virtual Machines

recognize VMware Workstation installation considerations

identify VMware Workstation upgrade considerations

create a custom virtual machine

modify a virtual machine configuration

recognize guest operating system installation options

perform a guest operating system installation using an ISO image

match the VMware Tools components to their tasks

configure global settings to update VMware Tools

recognize the functions of the VMware Tools control panel

create a virtual machine

install a guest OS using and ISO image

modify Virtual Machine Settings

recognize the network settings capabilities of the Virtual Network Editor

connect or disconnect a new host virtual adapter

set up routing between independent host-only virtual networks

configure NAT on a Windows host

add a new disk to a virtual machine

recognize the benefits of using virtual disks

add a CD drive to a virtual machine

modify network settings on a virtual machine

modify disk configuration on a virtual machine