100 most vmware q&a

VMware 100
Success Secrets:
100 Most Asked Questions –
The Missing VMware Server,
Workstation Planning,
Installation and Management
Introduction Guide

Bret Jerrod

VMware 100 Success Secrets

Copyright © Bret Jerrod

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3 | VMware 100 Success Secrets

V M WA R E 1 0 0 S U C C E S S S E C R E T S

There has never been a VMware Guide like this.

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.

VMware 100 Success Secrets | 4

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


How to Enable Accelerated VMware 3D...............................................41
Understanding the VMware Client, Server and Master....................... 43
Methodical Understanding of VMware ESX........................................ 45
Guides for VMware Install Server 1.0 on Ubuntu 6.06 LTS ................ 47
Understanding VMware Server for Linux............................................ 49
Does Linux Stand a Good Position on VMware? ..................................51
Can Ubuntu Be Installed on your VMware Player? ............................. 53
VMware Server Download: Making Your Computer World Easier..... 55
Working on the VMware Server Vista...................................................57
What is VMware IPO?.......................................................................... 59
Assessing the Right VMware Player......................................................61
What is a VMware Server Console? ..................................................... 63
VMware Server Serial: The Way to Protect the Download .................. 65
How to Work Perfectly with the VMware Tools .................................. 67
A Free OS Software Known as CentOS VMware.................................. 69
The Feisty Fawn in the VMware Server ................................................ 71
What is VMware? ................................................................................. 73
VMware Workstation 6.0: The Sixth Generation .................................75
Features of the VMware Workstation 6 ................................................77
The VMware Works with Fedora 7 ...................................................... 79
Tips for Installing VMware Server........................................................81
Purchase of the VMware 6 ................................................................... 83
All about VMware Server ..................................................................... 85
The VMware Workstation Version 6.0 & its Unmatched Features ..... 87
The Benefits of Using Debian VMware Application ............................ 89
Understanding the Basics of Gentoo VMware Virtualization...............91


How to Install VMware: Understanding the Recommended Host
Requirements....................................................................................... 93
Steps on Setting-up Mac OSX86 VMware on a Virtual Machine .........95
How to Uninstall VMware Leftover Registry Entries ...........................97
Evaluation & Licensed VM Serial Numbers: Giving Customers the
Freedom to Choose .............................................................................. 99
High Five for VMware 5...................................................................... 101
VMware 5.5: The Power of Virtualization at the Hands of the User ..103
Critical VMware 64 bit Extension for Supporting Multiple Platforms
.............................................................................................................105
VMware Any-Any Patch: Solving Common VMware Software Issues107
Where to find the VMware Any-Any Patch ........................................109
Simple Solution for VMware Any-Any Update on Linux ....................111
VMware At a Glance: Virtual Appliance ............................................. 113
Backup Solutions for VMware ............................................................ 115
VMware Bridged Networks: Protecting the Entire Network from
System Faults.......................................................................................117
The Impact of VMware Certification on IT Professionals .................. 119
What is a VMware Clone?................................................................... 121
An Overview of VMware Cluster Set-Up ............................................123
Familiarizing Your Way through a VMware CMD ............................. 125
VMware.com: Your One-Stop Site...................................................... 127
Basic Need to Know about the VMware Console................................129
An Exciting New “Converter” Offering from VMware........................ 131
A How-To of VMware Converter ........................................................133
Fuss-Free Conversion with VMware Convertor ................................. 135


VMware ESX 3: The Complete Hypervisor of the Virtual Environment
.............................................................................................................137
Smart Solutions Only from VMware ESX Server ...............................139
Where to Get VMware Exam Samples ................................................ 141
Fedora: A New Offering for VMware ..................................................143
How to Install VMware for Linux .......................................................145
VMware Forum: Source of Information for the Virtualization
Community..........................................................................................147
Where to Get Your VMware Free........................................................149
Basic Information about Fusion Beta for VMware ............................. 151
VMware GSX Upgrades: Providing New Fixes & Improving Virtual
Performance........................................................................................153
VMware HA: High Availability Can Mean High Performance &
Productivity.........................................................................................155
Top Requirements for a Better VMware Host .................................... 157
Working with VMware Tools: Easy as Pie ..........................................159
The Benefit of VMware Images........................................................... 161
VMware Infrastructure for your Software Needs ...............................163
Management Impact of VMware Infrastructure 3..............................165
VMware iSCSI Integration: Driving IT Virtualization to New Levels. 167
The VMware License Program: Giving Users the Full Benefit of
Virtualization ......................................................................................169
VMware Machine Works Wonders ..................................................... 171
VMware Mount: Allowing the Virtualization of the Disk Utility ........ 173
How to Reconfigure the VMware NAT ............................................... 175
Build a Better Network with VMware Host ........................................ 177


3 Modes of VMware Networking ........................................................ 179
General Installation Guide for VMware on Ubuntu ........................... 181
VMware OS: Enabling Multiple OSs to Run on One Physical Machine
.............................................................................................................183
VMware P2V: Tools for Cloning the Physical to the Virtual...............185
Top VMware Performance Enhancer Tips ......................................... 187
VMware Player Download: New Version with Extra Security Settings
.............................................................................................................189
VMware Server & USB 2.0: Enabling High-Speed Data Transfers in a
Virtual Environment........................................................................... 191
VMware Server Serial Numbers are Completely Free!.......................193
VMware Support: Delivering Beyond Expectations ........................... 195
VMware & USB Flash Drives Eliminate the Need for Multiple
Computers........................................................................................... 197
Several Operating Systems on One VMware Virtual Machine: That's
Multitasking!.......................................................................................199
VMware Virtual Server: A Number of Servers, All for the Price of One
.............................................................................................................201
VMware & Vista: Working Together in Perfect Harmony................. 203
VMware & XP: Boosting the PC’s Versatility..................................... 205
VMware (www.VMware.com): Providing a Unique Alternative for
Optimizing Business Operations ....................................................... 207


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 ?

VMware's revenues have reached nearly $1B in less than 10
years since its founding. Can the company maintain its dominance of
the virtualization software market or will Microsoft, open source
and/or others prove that their glory days are now?

It's clear that VMM/Hypervisor is a piece of technology that is
rapidly becoming a commodity and is potentially an interesting
candidate for being 100% in hardware.

Given this, it seems clear that virtualization vendors that will be
successful long term are those who are VMM/hypervisor agnostic and
who have diverse virtualization technologies. VMware is still in the
lead in this regard. They are clearly working to create value above and
around the actual virtualization layer. Long term this is where most of
the value for all virtualization players will be created. VMware has 'gets
it' and has been moving quickly in front of their competitors towards
this goal.


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.

In other words, yes, VMware will continue to dominate for a
while longer. Is it glory days? Yes. Are they over? Probably not for a
while.


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

The process of installing VMware tools rely on Windows
version. The newer Windows versions require more automated
procedures. For Windows XP guest, the following are the steps to
follow:

First, the virtual machine should be powered on. Prepare the
virtual machine in the installing process of VMware tools when guest
operating system has begun. In the File menu, choose Install VMware
Tools. The next steps will be done by the virtual machine.

If the auto run is enabled in the guest operating system, the
dialog box will appear after few seconds. It will ask if the VMware tools
should be installed. Then click the yes button and the Install Shield
Wizard will be launched shortly.


However, if the auto run is disabled in the operating system,
the dialog box will not automatically appear. Run the installer of
VMware tools by clicking the start menu and choose run. In the run
command bar, type D:setupsetup.exe where drive D: is the initial
virtual CD-ROM.

There is no need for actual CD-ROM in order to install the
VMware tools. The CD-ROM does not also need to be downloaded or to
be burnt since the software of VMware workstation already contains
the ISO image. The image is similar to the CD-ROM in the guest
operating system and in the windows explorer. All the needed files for
installing VMware tools in guest operating system are contained in the
ISO image. After successfully installing VMware tools, the image file
disappears in the CD-ROM drive.

For the final step, simply follow on-screen instructions. For
Windows XP guest and Windows 2000, there is no need to reboot
because the new diver is ready to be used.


M A C O S X V M WA R E F E A T U R E S &
FUNCTIONS

VMware is the leader of software industry in terms of
virtualized servers and desktops. The new VMware product launched
was Mac OS X VMware fusion. It is the virtual machine software that is
run by Intel processors. Because of fusion, Intel based Macs are
allowed to run X86 and X86-64 guest operating system on Windows,
Solaris, Linux, and Netware simultaneously with the Mac OS X as host
operating system with the use of virtualization, dynamic recompilation,
and emulation.

VMware fusion is supported by the advanced and robust
virtualization technology of VMware Inc. Moreover, the virtual
machines produced with VMware products run with Intel based Mac
OS X VMware similar to non-Mac OS X virtual machines.

The following are the steps in order to install or upgrade the
VMware fusion.


First, there should be no running virtual machine. The VMware
fusion can be downloaded at its website. The user needs to double click
the VMware-Fusion-e.x.p-<xxxxx>.dmg file where the <xxxxx> is a
build number used in download release. In the finder window, the
VMware fusion volume can be browsed. Then, double click VMware
fusion 1.0pkg icon to start on Assistant for installation. The Assistant
will provide the instructions for installing the VMware fusion. The user
should make sure to follow the instructions carefully. And in the final
step of installation, the Assistant will prompt for the serial number.

One of the most valuable features of VMware fusion is that it
provides support and assistance in order to install and run in Mac OS
X VMware with ease. For further instructions and uses of VMware
fusion features, Help command is provided.


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

VMware software devices are now very popular among various
enterprises. Both the desktop applications and server applications are
slightly gaining more support from the market. Among the widely used
VMware applications is the VMware Infrastructure 3 or more
commonly known as the VMware 3. This application is used for
creating a self-optimizing information technology infrastructure. As
the developer said, VMware 3 is the most widely deployed virtual
infrastructure suite. This application has a lot of features that can
deliver the production-proven availability, efficiency, and vibrancy
needed in order to create a responsive data center.

Virtualizes servers, networks, and storage are the primary
function of the VMware. This leads to transformation of IT
infrastructure into an automated and always-on computer utility plant.
In fact, there are now more than 100,000 companies who were able to
cut their cost for IT infrastructure because they can now able to
streamline the management of different IT environments and deliver
better services to the business enterprise.


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.


T H E E D G E O F H AV I N G V M WA R E
WINDOWS

The popularity of Microsoft Windows and its spread use is
unstoppable. That is why a lot of software developing companies are
creating their software that can run on a Microsoft Windows platform.
If not, their software will lose millions of possible consumers. That is
the move done by VMware, Inc. They make their desktop software to
run on Microsoft Windows, and it is now known as VMware Windows.
Aside from this operating system, VMware also makes available
software versions compatible for the free OS Linux and the Apple
Computer’s Mac OS X.

When it comes to desktop applications, their compatibility with
Microsoft Windows should never be ignored. It may be true that there
are other operating systems in the planet but it is also undeniable that
more of computer users are running their computers using the
Microsoft Windows. That may be the reason why VMware made its
first product, the VMware Workstation to be compatible with the
Personal Computers. That gives birth to the VMware Windows.


What make this a better idea is that VMware Windows is not
only contained to one Microsoft Windows platform but it speaks of all
the available Windows operating systems. That even adds more
convenience for the Microsoft Windows users who may have the old
Microsoft Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows NT, Windows XP, or
the new Windows Vista. Of course, all these platforms can only run the
compatible software. A certain application that can be used for
Windows XP may not be compatible for the Windows Vista. But the
VMware Windows is far different from these software devices. VMware
Windows can be used for different versions of Microsoft Windows
operating systems.


I M P O RTA N C E O F I N S TA L L I N G
V M WA R E

Installing VMware to Windows, Linux, Netware, and FreeBSD
operating systems is easy. The installers are contained at the ISO
image files. Without VMware tools, running the guest operating system
with VMware is more intricate. Also, mouse synchronization, which is
a valuable operation, becomes more painful.

The VMware tools are worth a 6-Megabyte application that is
installed directly to guest operating system. Both the VMware and the
host operating system are no longer needed in the installation process.

The fastest way to determine that VMware is not yet installed is
when the mouse gets caught inside VM when it is clicked on screen. To
unstuck the mouse, press the Alt and Ctrl keys and it will be released.

It must be noted however, that installing VMware in the guest
operating system is different for every Linux operating system.
Compared to Windows OS, installing VMware to Linux is more
complicated.


Installing VMware to the guest operating system is important.
The VMware tools help the workstation support the graphic
performances faster. The complete package of VMware also provides
support needed for operations such as sharing folders, dragging and
dropping operations.

Moreover, installing VMware to Windows guest operating
system helps improve the performance and compatibility of video
graphics. Another important benefit of installing VMware is that it
eases up mouse synchronization with host operating system. This
means that the mouse does not have to be released from guest in order
to go back to host OS. Installing VMware also helps improve the
network performance and compatibility. It also allows copy and paste
commands between host and guest operating systems.


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.

Every VMware product application needs a set of tools to allow
using of the full potential of the application. The advantages of these
tools depend on the software since the tools are working for a better
usage of the application.


If the tools have to be used for the VMware Workstation they
will then benefit the guest computers. Installing VMware tools will
improve the video performance of the various operating systems in the
computer machine. The user will also have a more synchronized
mouse. The user does not need to release the mouse from the guest to
the host every time he switches operating system. The copy-paste
function between the host and the guest computer will also be
enhanced with the VMware tools.

Other VMware software will surely benefit a lot from installing
the VMware tools to his computer. Anyway, installing the different
VMware tools is just easy. These tools are usually included in the
installation CD. Sometimes, the tools are already installed along with
the installation of the application. But there are also added VMware
tools that can be easily downloaded from VMware site. After
downloading, the user just needs to follow the normal procedure of
installing the tools.


S AV V Y T I P S O N U S I N G V M WA R E

The VMware tools are virtual machine software devices ideal
for business environment. It is used for application and server
consolidation. Aside from these, there are several benefits in using
VMware tools to improve graphics performance, mouse
synchronization, network compatibility and other operations.

In simple terms, the VMware helps in running virtual computer
inside the regular host computer. And this allows many other
operations without the need to hose up the real computer. The
VMware image can be reset to its original state any time the user
desires to.

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.


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.

In using VMware perfectly, the VMware tools must be installed
properly to the guest operating system. The VMware tools make the
use of VMware more efficiently and easier. There is a noticeable
difference between a unit installed with VMware tools and one without.


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

VMware, Inc. is a known company that develops various
software products ranging from desktop software to complex server
software. Though the VMware is in business and profit plays a big role
to their survival, they also offer their products both as commercially
available and as freeware versions. Freeware means that the software
they develop can be enjoyed by the user for free. One way of sharing
these VMware freeware applications is through torrents, more
commonly known as VMware torrents.

VMware torrents are small files containing only few kilobytes.
These torrents have all the information one needs in order to properly
download the VMware software or file. Included to the torrent
information are the application’s or file’s name, size, where to
download, how to download it, and other relevant data. VMware
torrents are recognizable via their file extension .torrent, which anyone
can conveniently get from any websites or special torrent search
engines.


One can also find VMware torrents comparable to peer-to-peer
sharing where a person will share his files while others can also
download his shared files. However, if a peer-to-peer sharing needs
one to sign-up in a certain group, downloading files through torrents
also need a prerequisite. There should be the torrent client so one can
download the VMware software that he wants to have. A popular
torrent client now is the bit torrent but with the popularity of torrent
download, there now exist a lot of other torrent clients. There are also
free torrent clients one can easily download and install.

Some VMware torrents available for download are the VMware
Fusion, VMware Workstation, VMware Appliance, VMware Vista
Ultimate, VMware Converter, and a lot more other software.


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

VMware Workstation is the first desktop application created by
VMware, Inc. And though it is the debut product of this company, it
can already do a more complex work compared to other simple desktop
applications. The VMware Workstation is called a virtual machine
software suite used for both x86 and x86-64 computers. With this
application, user can enjoy a multiple operating system running in his
single physical computer like the Microsoft Windows, BSD variants,
Linux, and others. Aside from that, the VMware Workstation offers
more for its users. With the help of other VMware application, the
VMware Workstation can transfer the various virtual machines
throughout a multiple host-machines. It also allows taking of multiple
successive snapshots of a specific operating system. Each of these
snapshots will permit the user to roll back the created virtual machines
under saved status, at any time he may wish.


Application like the VMware Workstation is a very useful tool
for persons selling different software devices. He can try his products
on different operating systems and test their environment when being
used in a certain platform. He can possibly do that without the need for
many computer machines.

Aside from allowing multiple virtual machines, the VMware
Workstation can also reproduce or simulate some hardware. For
example, this application allows mounting of an ISO file as a CD/DVD
ROM or as a hard disk. The hardware’s network adapter driver can also
be configured with this application. The VMware Workstation also
allows bridging of different hardware devices to existing host network
adapters, which makes them more useful for a more number of users
in a network.


T H E U S E S O F H AV I N G O S X
V M WA R E

Some are just eager to learn the differences between operating
systems. OS X is among the new software that deserves to be studied
for flaws or incredible enhancements. And this study will be much
easier as long as the VMware software is used. The Mac OS X just
needs to belong as one of the virtual machines that will be properly
called as the OS X VMware.

OS X is said to be the Apple’s first complete revision of an
operating system that is said to have focused on modularity so that
future changes will be easier to incorporate. This new Apple platform
even has support for UNIX-based applications and for those
applications written only for Macintosh computers. Meanwhile, the
VMware is a software company known for producing software that will
make users capable of having virtual machines. Through these virtual
machines the user can possibly study the platform differences without
the need of an extra computer machine.


With the software called VMware Workstation, a Mac OS X can
now be installed in a Windows-based PC. VMware Workstation is a
virtual machine application that can incorporate different operating
system in one computer. These are called the virtual machines.
Usually, the purpose of having virtual machines is for studying the
differences among operating systems or testing the effects of certain
software in two or more platforms. That is why an OS X VMware is a
very useful tool since Mac OS X is among the commonly used
operating systems today. Comparing its function with Windows or
Linux will surely be possible with the OS X VMware. Further study of
these operating systems will surely lead to better enhancement and
development of future platforms.


U B U N T U V M WA R E A S A V I R T U A L
MACHINE

Ubuntu is an operating system used for desktops, servers, and
laptops. This is also popular with many Linux distributions. What’s
good about Ubuntu is that it provides up-to-date and stable Linux
distribution for many users. It also focuses on usability and simplicity
of installations. The great thing about Ubuntu is, like Linux, it is a
freeware that can be shared by millions of users. Maybe, the only
downside of having Ubuntu is the few compatible software devices
available in the market today. Microsoft Windows, Macintosh, and
Linux are the most popular operating systems and most software
devices are only made compatible with these platforms. But some users
can still use Ubuntu while using other operating systems. What is
needed is just VMware software or more specifically the Ubuntu
VMware.


Ubuntu VMware defines a virtual machine running on Ubuntu
platform. It is included in one computer along with other operating
systems. This was made possible through the VMware software. Some
VMware applications are platform-independent, which means they can
be used regardless of what operating system the user has. The specific
VMware software that makes it possible for the Ubuntu to be one of the
user’s virtual machine is the VMware Workstation. This enables using
of more than one operating system in one computer. That means one
can use the Ubuntu while using the Microsoft Windows and
Macintosh.

To install Ubuntu as one of the virtual machines, the user must
first download the ubuntu.iso. After that, he should create a new
virtual machine with workstation or VMware server. Other instructions
can be found in many blog sites and VMware, Inc. website. With this,
the user doesn’t have to choose between the various operating systems
and he can more possibly try using the Ubuntu VMware.


BENEFITS AND RISKS OF USING
V M WA R E B E TA

VMware, Inc. is a software developing company that specializes
in creating different desktop software and server software. Among the
many programs it has produced is the VMware Workstation, a virtual
machine software device. But just like many other software companies,
VMware beta applications are being released before the official release
of the software. One may ask what VMware beta is and what are its
benefits for both the users and the software developer.

The VMware, Inc. does an initial round or in-house testing of
all the products it produces. After this in-house testing, VMware, Inc.
releases that program version for free to be tested by the public. But it
should be noted that this is not the official release of that software.
That free version is called the beta version or the VMware beta. Some
beta software can be noted with the “b” in their version number.


Releasing the VMware beta is needed since the software
developer could not possibly test the VMware software under all
possible circumstances. If the VMware beta is released to the public, it
is expected that more users will be able to assess the software and
report possible flaws on the application that were not uncovered
during the in-house testing. That’s the benefit of VMware beta for the
software developer. The user, on the other hand, can also enjoy the
first and free full version of the application. However, the VMware beta
users should expect to run the beta software into bugs since this is not
the final and fully scrutinized version of the software. These bugs can
be as simple as those that may seem not to affect the computer to those
bugs that may cause the computer to crash.


U N D E R S TA N D I N G V M WA R E C O N F I G
FILES

VMX file is a primary VMware configuration file in the virtual
machine. Upon creating a new virtual machine, questions about
operating system, networking and disk sizes will be prompted. The
user’s answers to these questions are stored in the VMware config file.
VMX VMware config file is like a common text file that can be edited in
Notepad. VMware config file is located in every folder of every virtual
machine there is.

By looking at the detail, one can analyze the syntax and
construction of VMX VMware config file.


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.


T H E T W O W O R L D S O F V M WA R E
FUSION

VMware Inc. produced virtual machine software for Macintosh
computers that come with Intel processors known as VMware fusion.
Fusion basically fused a clean and sensitive interface that goes with a
platform of virtualization reason why this is trusted by numerous
users. This software is convenient to use as it permits one to easily
launch his Windows application. He may also switch easily the
applications from Windows and Mac speedily.

Through the aid of the advanced virtualization technology, it is
now easy for one to control the entire hardware available on his Mac
through the use of VMware fusion. Using this, performing the
following is a cinch: simultaneous running of the operating systems
ranging from 32 and 64 bit; using two processors together at the same
time; using USB 2.0 devices and running and choosing 3D games. To
sum it all up, VMware fusion makes it possible to enjoy two worlds—
Windows applications on Mac.


Additionally, this VMware fusion is compatible with the virtual
machines designed by the present versions of VMware Server and
Workstation. This software can also be employed with the free VMware
player 2.0 either on Windows or on Linux. Because of its wonderful
features, VMware fusion is currently in tight competition with Parallel
Desktop. The latter was first to be released in the market. The prices of
these two also do not greatly vary. Both cost about a hundred dollars
lesser than the VMware’s Windows version. Of course, there are
cheaper choices available in the market too. However, these two top in
the market when it comes to features and performance. Hence, either
of these are not a waste of investment.


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

Ubuntu 7.04 is among the newly released version of Ubuntu
operating system. It has amazing new features that will surely captivate
the interest of many computer enthusiasts. But this operating system
can now be easily incorporated in other platform-based computers for
the purpose of testing Ubuntu 7.04. That can be done with the VMware
application. Also, the user can create various virtual machines in an
Ubuntu 7.04 computer with the VMware application. Whatever the
user wants to gain from using Ubuntu 7.04 and VMware application,
definitely, he will have the power of Ubuntu 7.04 VMware.


Experiencing Ubuntu 7.04 VMware will provide opportunity for
the user to experience the new features of this new operating system.
Among the many new features in an Ubuntu 7.04 is its Windows
migration and partitioning tools. With this capability, users can now
migrate wallpapers, Firefox bookmarks, Internet Explorer favorites,
AOL and Yahoo Messenger contacts from a Windows platform to
Ubuntu 7.04. What’s more amazing is that this capability can be much
easier and more possible as long as there is the use of the VMware
application.

As explained, VMware applications, like VMware Server and
VMware Workstation, can make it possible for the user to create virtual
machines. With this new Windows migration feature of Ubuntu 7.04, a
more harmonious use of Microsoft Windows and Ubuntu 7.04 can be
enjoyed. The user can easily transfer the different applications from
the Microsoft Windows virtual machine to Ubuntu 7.04 virtual
machine as long as there is the Ubuntu 7.04 VMware in the user’s
computer. Not only that, Ubuntu 7.04 features can be used for other
platforms created as virtual machines in one computer with the
VMware software.


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

3D gaming and features are now becoming the standard of
virtual community. That is why many software companies are now
working hard to turn their old 2D versions to newer 3D versions. Add
to this advancement the ability of running more than one platform or
operating system in a single computer at a time. But of course, one 3D
capability of one operating system may be different from the other.
And so, 3D acceleration is now becoming a need. If a user is running
on more than one operating system, it is needed that he enables and
accelerate the VMware 3D.


One can easily enable a specific virtual machine for an
accelerated VMware 3D. First, of course, the computer system should
have the VMware 3D. There should be the VMware software, which
will enable one computer system to run or shift from one operating
system to another. Now that the computer machine has now virtual
machines, the user should select one virtual machine using the
Windows 2000 or XP operating system. It is important to disable the
Direct3D application on this virtual machine. Next, the user should
add the configuration file with the VMX file extension, for the virtual
machine. This will enable the accelerated VMware 3D on the host. The
user should also make sure that the accelerated VMware 3D in guest
computers is supported while the accelerated 2D should also be
enabled for the guest display.

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.


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

There are three separate VMware appliances, namely VMware
Client, VMware Server, and VMware Master. This approach help
reduce downloads and increase usage by users. It requires 10 Mb in
order to download the Master and Client.

The VMware Master works as the cache, DHCP server, PXE
server, and the gateway for VMware Client. Through caching, there is
reduced number of transfers needed for images.

Upon booting VMware Client, the list of virtual machine
appliances is presented. The texts given come from PXE server by way
of the VMware Master, which acts as the receiver of information
coming from VMware Server. After completing the booting operation,
the same scheme is presented to the user just like if he boots an image
locally.


Considering the server-side run time, to adjoin additional
appliances to the server, disk images should be added into VMware
configuration files. After the server has been booted up, certain
commands need to be executed for the new appliances. Upon finishing
the execution, the new appliances become available for consumer.

Many times, users are merely interested to demo the appliances
and are not concerned with extracting or downloading huge images.
This problem is resolved by the three-tiered system of appliances. The
partition of the three appliances specifically VMware Master, VMware
Server, and VMware Client is of great help. This is how VMware
facilitate the use of multiple individual logical servers to be run by one
computer. The downside of this is in the performance overhead on
running a VM in place of the native way.


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

VMware ESX is a virtualization server produced by VMware
Inc. The fundamental server needs certain persistent storage such as a
range of hard drives in order to store support files and virtualization
kernel. A variation of this type of design called ESX Server ESXi is
capable of transferring the server kernel to a dedicated hardware.
Nevertheless, both of these types of servers are supported by Virtual
Infrastructure.

VMware ESX is run by bare metal. Unlike the other VMware
products, VMware ESX doesn’t run atop the operating system. Instead,
it includes a kernel of its own. In version 3 of ESX, the Linux kernel
must be registered first in order to load varieties of specialized
components of virtualization.


VMware ESX server makes use of the Linux kernel so as to
manage the ESX propriety kernel, which loads some additional code.
Because of the difference in the major versions of software, the Linux
portion of ESX server and VMware have changed their dependencies.
In addition, VMware ESX server has incorporated the service console
which is based on Linux 2.4 kernel. This is utilized to boot VMware
ESX virtualization layer. On the ESX host, Linux kernel is run before
the other software.

In the traditional scheme, the given operating system can run a
single kernel. Moreover, VMware ESX contains both the vmkernel and
the Linux 2.4 kernel. This has confused the ESX to have the Linux
base.

Finally, VMware ESX can be differentiated from the other
virtualization products because it supports the propriety cluster file
called VMFS. This allows several hosts to access same SAN LUNS
concurrently as the file-level locking offers security to file system
integrity.


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

Reliable guidelines for the installation process of the free
VMware Server 1.0 on Ubuntu 6.06 LTS are essential. As much as
possible one should not install this system without the proper
installation knowledge. For this reason, the following steps for
installation are gathered to serve as a guide for one to properly install
VMware serve 1.0. This however is not the sole way to install such
system. There are still some other ways although this one is suggested
because it already gives out a successful result.


Just before the installation of VMware, one needs to finish first
the set up of the fundamental of Ubuntu 6.06 system. There is no
problem whether one uses desktop version or Ubuntu server. However,
it needs to be taken note that there should be a working root account
before doing the installation because the process will run as root. Now,
the first thing to install is the required packages by VMware on the
Ubuntu system. When doing this, the var partition needs be reviewed if
it has enough space because the virtual machine needs a big disk space.
After this, one can already download the free VMware server right
from the website of this software.

To successfully run the VMware, one needs a serial number,
which is also for free. The serial number can be acquired through the
download page. Now, to finally set up the VMware Server, the
following packages are needed: VMware Server for Linux; and
Management Interface. Both of these are obtainable on the download
page too. Additionally, to produce new virtual machines, client package
of VMware server is needed for either Linux or Windows. To download
the software to the server, using the program of Linux command line is
highly suggested.


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

With virtualization, there are so many things that one should
understand to the least prior to having the VMware server or the
operating system of your choice be downloaded or installed. For one, it
should be clear and understood on how the VMware server actually
works and what it needs in order for it to be functionally useful. Or, it
would be best to dig in deeper how and where you can actually
download the VMware Server that you want.

The VMware server as they always claim is a very powerful and
full of potential application program that one can use for free.
However, along with this comes the reality that VMware server
requires too many resources on your PC. However, this drawback can
be equated with the good things that it can actually bring to you and
your computing life. The wonders that it brings are essentially more
tangible compared to what it requires you to have.


On the other hand, Linux as an operating system, when
virtually used along with the VMware server, can bring so much ease
and comfort to any computer user. In addition to the fact that, by
merely virtualizing this operating system, all features that this OS has
are not compromised and are available for use, Linux is one of the
most commendable operating systems. Its large capacity to handle and
control the whole computer system is unequalled and unparalleled.
When this feature is tapped along with the other operating systems
thru virtualization, it can actually do great things for any user.


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 ?

VMware or Virtual Machine Software is taking a greater leap in
the industry of computers and information technology. The term
virtualization or virtual machine has become a common household
term to most techie people because of the wondrous comfort that it is
able to give computer enthusiasts.

Think about virtual machine software as partitioning a whole
object into several parts without the actual cut on it. Sounds good but
never complicated!

A lot of PC users nowadays are venturing into a lot of works on
their single PC. Most of the time, these enthusiasts are in need of too
many resources all at the same time. Take a look at working on a job
that requires different operating systems. You may think about how
this could be possible. With virtualization, this is going to be possible.


Think about virtualization or VMware as allocating your
computer resources into several other resources that a PC user wishes
to utilize. This is done without the actual partitioning of the drive
where you can install the other “resources” that you need. The “actual
partitioning” that is done only happens on “virtualization mode”.

VMware works with several other OS platforms. The more
popular of which is the Windows platform. However, Linux, another
robust operating system, works well with VMware. Not only can you
use both the Linux and Windows together using a virtual machine,
apparently you can work on many other OS platforms along with these.
Mac OS X is the other OS platform that can be worked on to utilize the
VMware technology.


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 ?

The Ubuntu or the Linux OS in a more popular term has been
raising too much questions about the possibility of having it installed
and executed on a VMware Player. A lot of PC enthusiasts and IT
experts alike have tried and worked on having this done, and
fortunately, all attempts to do it have been made successful.

Yes, it is possible to have your Ubuntu installed on your
VMware Player.

The Ubuntu may have been tagged as the more complex
operating system but looking for the compatibility of it to a lot of
potential software and hardware in the market is never complicated
and difficult. In fact, the Ubuntu operating system works so much
better with many other software programs or players.


The VMware player is proven to be working perfectly with
Ubuntu. As a matter of fact, even when the other OS like Windows XP
and Server are having compatibility issues Ubuntu never had a
problem with it.

The complications that other users may have experienced with
VMware players over the Ubuntu software are treated to be isolated
cases and have not been witnessed to be a problem with the general
users of the Linux OS. As it is, when complications arise from installing
the Ubuntu on the VMware player, the user must immediately check
with the VMware player makers before jumping into any other
conclusion that Ubuntu is having problems with VMware players. Or
better yet, contact the Ubuntu vendor for any possible fix that they can
offer.


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 an application that allows you to fully
maximize the virtual technology on your personal computer. With the
rapid invasion of virtualization in the world of computers, you need to
address it instantaneously. And the answer to that is to have yourself a
downloaded VMware Server application.

Although the VMware Server has compatibility issues, the good
thing about this is that there are just so many varieties that you can
choose from and download. These choices will allow you then to
similarly enjoy just the same what virtualization can actually offer.


What is more is that, every variety has a different set of good
features that it can offer to the user. All you need to do is practically
determine what fits your needs the most.

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.


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

One of the few drawbacks that a lot of computer wizards have
to say about VMware is the issue about compatibility. Although you
can practically virtualize your computer machine at any time, the need
for the application software to make the whole process of virtualization
makes it a little complex.

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.


Just a tidbit of information about VMware -- a VMware server
works perfectly fine with Intel machines and that it works well with
any operating system platform. Another thing, Vista operating system
as we all know consumes a lot of PC memory space due to its massive
graphic interface. Just like Vista, the VMware server does eat too much
memory space, too. Although you can potentially limit and control the
amount of RAM that will be allotted to using the VMware server,
however, the minimum requirement to have it properly downloaded
and installed is still significantly higher.

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.


W H AT I S V M WA R E I P O ?

With the sudden outburst of virtual machines in the computing
industry, the makers of VMware, specifically the VMware
Incorporated, have thought about the IPO or the Initial Public Offering
that they will have to do – thinking one good marketing strategy!

The public offering of the VMware is a critical component that
the manufacturers need to deal with. After virtual machine has gained
tremendous acceptance from the consuming public, the need to sustain
it on its initial public offering should be made clearly and specifically.
A clear and strong plan to forego with the VMware IPO shall allow the
makers of Virtual Machine Software to create a well-established
environment not only to its workforce but more specifically to its
external environment. Particularly, this move shall create a positive
image in the eye of the potential clients and buyers.

The Initial Public Offering of VMware which constituted
roughly about $30 per share created a positive impact on its market
mapping made in the year 2007. This business action allowed for
VMware to create a strong name in the business industry and made
VMware a more credible, competitive, and established business entity.


Now, as it embarks onto a new and promising Initial Public
Offering or IPO for the year 2008, more and more tremendous
happenings are expected to come in as far as the VMware is concerned.
It is forecasted to happen that there is not only going to be greater
revenue to be earned, but to make the Virtual Machine industry a long
lasting and strongly competitive industry in the arena of business
world.


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

Prior to fully utilizing the extra ordinary features of the
Virtualization technology one must be able to realize the need for a
VMware Player as a necessity to attain the functionalities of the
VMware.

A VMware Player is a peripheral that you need to use in order
to run and execute multiple operating systems at once on a computer.
More to that, with the use of the VMware Player, you can be able to
utilize a virtual machine manufactured, designed, and created the
leading virtual machines provider like the Virtual Machine
Workstations, the Virtual Machine Software Server or the more famous
Microsoft Virtual Machines.


When choosing and assessing the right Virtual Machine
software player, you have to make sure that the actual need to partition
and “chop” the peripherals of the PC just so you can utilize the VM
technology will no longer be necessary. Another great factor that you
need to remember in assessing the right kind of VMware Player is the
fact that it should be free of charge and will not require you to shell out
any payment identification information from you. The VMware Player
should be free to download and install on your personal computing
device. There may be other VMware Players that are being charged but
apparently, majority of the VMware that are available in the market are
not of any charge. Lastly, your VMware player should be able to allow
for you to test and assess and eventually share the software via the
virtual machine. Ultimately, this is the right trait of a VMware Player
that you need to look into.


W H AT I S A V M WA R E S E R V E R
CONSOLE?

Many computer enthusiasts and majority of computer whiz
have the same behavioral pattern of installing more than one operating
system on their PC. This has more likelihood when the operating
system that is installed on there is PC is the Ubuntu or the Linux.
Linux is a very powerful operating system however; there are just some
things that are not realistically possible to be made with Linux and that
is made possible with Windows.

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?


In order for one to get the whole concept of having multiple
installations of operating systems, one needs to have a VMware Server
Console. A VMware server console is necessary to make the various
families of operating systems such as Linux family and the Windows
generations, the clan of Solaris and practically the whole Novell
Netware. What is good with VMware Server Console is that it allows
for the 32 and 64 bit versions to easily work with the environment.

The VMware Server Console is a very powerful application that
it allows for VMware player and Virtual boxes to work with it. Apart
from the idea that the latter are essential to successfully run and
execute multiple operating systems, the VMware Console Server makes
it easier for the installation process to progress.

A lot of people are not aware about the existence of this
application. But having knowledge about this can really make your
whole computing life very easy and bearable.


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.


Usually, every attempt to download and install the Virtual
Machine software gives you automatically the serial key numbers.
More often, the serial numbers are at the last part of the “What you
need to know” section. At times, before you can get the serial number,
you will need to undergo the registration process. This is the common
misconception that people who download software for free – they
think that because it is free no registration is needed. The VMware
Server requires that you register first. After having completed the
registration process, it is then that you can get your serial number. This
is one way of protecting the manufacturer’s intention.

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.


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

When you are engaged into learning Virtualization or the
Virtual Machine Software, you will have to ready yourself with how you
can perfectly work with the VMware tools. Working effectively with the
VMware tools can generally create far better results.

These VMware tools are a bunch of add-ons and utilities that
are used to help enhance the graphics side o the various operating
systems that are being utilized on a single PC. At a certain point, the
VMware tools also allow for both the main (host) system and the guest
systems to fuse themselves together giving in a more powerful and
stronger feature such as synching in the PC or OS clock, or a better and
improved plug and play thing.


VMware Tools come in different boxes. There are VMware tools
that are specifically designed for Windows platform and there are tools
which are working perfectly for Linux. Whichever you think works
perfectly fine, the need to have a different tool based on platform is
essentially useful.

When these VMware tools are properly installed on the PC,
there is an attained better graphics performance and a lot faster drag
and drop movement. This is because the VMware tools were designed
to perfectly enhance the PC resources to a far better performance.

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.


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

Most VMware software products runs using Linux or Windows
host system. If you do not have any of these operating systems, you can
make use of VMware image or virtual appliance. One of the virtual
machine software developed is the CentOS VMware. CentOS is free
software available on Linux distribution wherein the source code can
be freely modified, used and redistributed by anyone. The sources are
provided by a well know North American Enterprise Linux Vendor.

CentOS was based on the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). In
as much as the RHEL source code was only open for Linux subscribers,
CentOS developers use the RHEL source code to develop a final
product very similar to RHEL The CentOS conforms with the
upstream vendors redistribution policy and strives to be 100% binary
compatible with upstream product. The name CentOS stands for
Community ENTerprise Operating System.


CentOS supports architectures such as i386 (Intel x86
architecture 32-bit). x86-64 (AMD's AMD64 and Intel's EM64T, 64-
bit), IA-64 (Intel Itanium architecture, 64-bit), PowerPC/32 (Apple
Macintosh and PowerMac running the G3 or G4 PowerPC processor)
("beta" support) and IBM Mainframe (eServer zSeries and S/390)

CentOS VMware is developed by team of core developers which
gets its supports from active user community composed of system
administrators, network administrators, enterprise users, managers,
core Linux contributors and Linux enthusiasts from around the world.

It is available free for download over the internet for public use,
however it is not maintained or supported by Red Hat.


T H E F E I S T Y FAW N I N T H E V M WA R E
SERVER

The Feisty Fawn is the Canonical’s 6th release of Ubuntu Linux.
It is also called as Ubuntu 7.04. The Feisty Fawn was released on April
19, 2007. It is one of the most popular open source Linux based
operating system. It is software that is community developed, regularly
updated and offered free to the public for use.

VMware allows companies to work with multiple operating
systems on a single host. Some companies opt for low level
applications to enable them to work on this kind of environment. The
software is user friendly and guides users on how installation should be
done. The Feisty Fawn can be installed in the VMware server. The
following are steps and things to remember during installation:

1. Start the VMware Server and locate from the home
menu, New Virtual Machine. Follow instructions to install a CD of
Feisty Fawn Ubuntu Linux 7.04. The CD should not auto-launches
within Windows, if it does, cancel it and do not install, as this will erase
your physical disk.


2. Allocate enough disk space for the Feisty Fawn
installation partitions

3. When Ubuntu 'talks' of drive formatting and erasing
information, disregard such talks as they refer to space allocation
within the VMware virtual machine environment and you need not be
scared.

4. The installation takes some time to complete. So be
patient.

5. Make choices for screen-resolution, networking and
RAM usage.

6. Upon completion, the Feisty Fawn Ubuntu will restart
the computer and you would have a nice working installation of Feisty
Fawn Ubuntu Linux within your Windows.

With the Feisty Fawn on a VMware Server, companies can save
money on buying operating systems and still run multiple virtual
machines.


W H AT I S V M WA R E ?

VMware is a software developed by VMware, Inc. a company
that markets virtualization software and which are compatible for x86
computers. VMware headquarters is located in Palo Alto, California,
United States. It has additional offices located in Palo Alto and San
Francisco, California; Cambridge, Massachusetts; London, UK;
Aarhus, Denmark; Sofia, Bulgaria; Beijing, China; Bangalore and Pune,
India, and in Cork, Ireland. The name VMware was derived from the
acronym "VM", meaning "virtual machine", and ware from second part
of the word "Software”.

The desktop software is compatible for computers running on
Microsoft Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X operating system. The
VMware is a software that installed in one computer and allows the
duplication of the program execution to multiple computers. It
provides all other computers connected to the main computer a
complete system platform that supports execution of the complete
operating system. This software allows each computer to behave as if
they are running on its own operating system having its own set of
programs and hardware resources.


The VMware, Inc develops software products as such VMware
Workstation, VMware Server, VMware Converter, VMware Capacity
Planner and VMware ACE. With the use of VMware, computing
activities are free from physical and geographical limitations. It also
minimizes the cost of companies in terms of energy savings and lower
capital expenses as hardware resources are use efficiently. The VMware
also addresses better desktop management, increased security, and
improved disaster recovery processes as virtual infrastructure is built.

VMware is the software that many companies should have. It
makes all your computers work in just one operating system. It is
worth saving the time, money and effort.


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

The VMware Inc, the developer of VMware software introduced
its most advanced VMware Workstation 6.0 in 2007. It is VMware’s
sixth generation of desktop virtualization software product.

The VMware Workstation 6 supports Windows, Linux,
NetWare, Solaris x86 and FreeBSD operating systems. It features
includes full 64-bit support, industry-first support for up to 10 network
interface cards and experimental support for two-way Virtual SMP The
following are some of its new features:

1. It supports Windows Vista

2. It supports multiple monitor or display. Users are able
to specify as to how many monitors a VM can detect regardless of the
number of monitors attached to the host.

3. It supports high speed USB 2.0 devices such as Apple
iPods and fast storage devices.


4. It has ACE authoring capabilities. The ACE is a security
pack that allows users to securely transport virtual machines on
portable media devices such as USB memory sticks.

5. It has integrated Physical-to-Virtual (P2V) functionality
where users can create virtual machines by cloning a physical
computer

6. It has an Integrated virtual debugger

7. It has a background virtual machine execution. The
system provides a tray icon as to how many virtual machines are
running even as you exit the Workstation

8. It has automation APIs where users write scripts and
programs that will automate and make it quick for virtual machine
testing support for VIX API 2.0.

The VMware Workstation 6.0 allows users to maximize the
benefit of virtualization on their desktop VMware Workstation can be
electronically downloaded or purchased on its package retail version. It
is considered to be the most advanced desktop virtualization product
for industry-standard PCs.


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

One of the VMware software products that VMware, Inc.
develops is the VMware Workstation 6. The VMware Workstation 6
makes one physical computer machine to run multiple operating
systems at same time. The VMware Workstation 6 makes it easy for
users to create and run multiple virtual machines . VMware
Workstation is compatible with Windows, Linux and other host
operating systems

Some of the features of the VMware Workstation 6 are:

1. It uses multiple operating systems on same PC. Users
are able to switch between operating systems, share files between
virtual machines and access on all peripheral devices.

2. It takes Snapshots & Videos of Virtual Machines. The
VMware Workstation provides a display thumbnails snapshots of what
you have work on, on a single screen. This makes it easy in tracking
and reverting to return to your work at any time.


3. It runs an Entire Multi-tier System on a Single Host
Computer. Allows you to create teams, considered as virtual network
environments consisting of a client, server and database virtual
machines. This enables administrator to identify what virtual machines
needs to be turned in or off, suspend or resume utilization based on
team designations.

4. It allows you to make copies of your virtual machines
from a single installation and configuration process.

5. It has the ability to create and deploy secure virtual
machines allowing users to take their desktops with them.

The VMware Workstation 6 is more about managing multiple
virtual machines, each having its own processor, memory, network
connections and peripheral ports with a single host computer working
on it.


T H E V M WA R E W O R K S W I T H
FEDORA 7

Fedora 7 is a free operating system developed by Fedora Project
that produces Fedora Linux distribution. Fedora is a Red Hat Package
Manager whose main objective is to provide a rapid progress of Free
and Open Source software. Fedora 7 OS can run the VMware Server.

The latest version of Fedora OS is the Fedora 7 with a
codenamed Moonshine. Fedora 7 was released on May 31, 2007. There
is a big difference of Fedora 7 from Fedora 6. The Fedora 7 has merged
the Red Hat “Core” and Community “Extra” repositories and new build
system was designed to manage those packages. Thus, there is only one
repository of open source tools, and the assembly depends on whatever
the Fedora community spins desire.

The Fedora 7 is available on three official spins. The spins are
variations of Fedora built from specific set of software packages. Each
of the spin is a combination of software that is design to meet the
specific kind of end user. The spin choices are:


• Live CDs for GNOME and KDE desktop environment.
This can be installed to a hard disk and the spins are for desktop users
who choose to do a single disk installation and share the Fedora with
friends, family, and event attendees.

• A regular image designed desktops, workstations, and
server users. This spin is to provide a good upgrade path and similar
environment for users who have previous releases of Fedora.

• A set of DVD images which includes all software
available in the Fedora repository. This spin is designed for users who
have no broadband Internet access and choose to have the software
available on disc.

Pick your choice and spin the Fedora 7. Make your VMware
Server work under Fedora 7 OS.


T I P S F O R I N S T A L L I N G V M WA R E
SERVER

The VMware Server is the entry-level server virtualization
software created by VMware, Inc. The VMware Server runs on Linux or
Windows host system. You will have to uninstall the VMware products
such as VMware Workstation, VMware GSX Server, VMware Player, or
VMware ACE before you can install a VMware Server. To download the
software is to go to http://www.VMware.com/download/server/. You
will be asked for your email address in order to receive the serial
numbers from VMware. You will be asked to select the host system that
you are operating. There is a serial number assign for Windows hosts
and another number for Linux hosts.

Prior to installing your VMware Server there are several things
that you need to make sure that you have:

1. The server and host operating system must meet the systems
requirement for running the VMware Server


2. The remote management client and operating system must
meet the systems requirement for running the VMware Server
remote management software.

3. The VMware installation software you downloaded is in your
files

4. The VMware serial number that was sent to your email address

5. The CDs or disks installer for your guest operating systems

The installation of VMware Server software includes VMware
Management Interface, the VmCOM API, the VmPerl API, the
Programming API, and the VMware Server Console. Use the serial
number provided to you during the installation of the VMware Server
Console. The software will allow you to create your virtual machine for
your guest operating system using the New Virtual Machine Wizard.

Install a VMware Server free and start running through
multiple instances.


P U R C H A S E O F T H E V M WA R E 6

If you would like to save your money in purchasing operating
systems for each of your computers at work, the VMware Workstation
6 is the solution. The VMware Workstation 6 allows you to give more
flexibility with your desktop or laptop computers. It reduces the
hardware cost by 50% or more as your machines are running multiple
operating systems on a single PC. VMware automates and streamlines
work thus saving time and improving company’s productivity.

The VMware Workstation is helpful to IT professionals,
software developers and testers, and those from the technical sales and
training professionals. Some of the key benefits of the VMware
Workstation are as follows:

1. IT professionals – The creation and test of multiple
computing environments as virtual machines on a single PC makes the
job of IT Professionals easy. The VMware reduces the cost of the PC
equipment by 50%-60%. It facilitates the software migration and
updates, and accelerates resolution of Help Desk tickets.


2. Software Developers & Testers – It allows them to accelerate
time to market as they eliminate time consuming set up tasks, enhance
quality assurance and automate repetitive tasks.

3. Technical Sales & Training Professionals – It makes complex
multi-tier applications easy to work out. VMware Workstation reduces
the cost and complexity of software demos. It allows instructors to
have their students work on a sandbox environment where
experiments can be done safely.

The VMware Workstation 6 can be electronically downloaded
or purchased on its retail packaged version. It is available in Japanese
or English language and hosts Windows or Linux. The cost of the
electronic download is quite lower than the packaged version as the
latter includes VMware Workstation on CD, printed manual and web-
based support for the first 30 days after shipment.


A L L A B O U T V M WA R E S E R V E R

Another VMware software product developed by VMware, Inc.
is the VMware Server. The VMware Server was formerly known as GSX
Server. The VMware Server was released in 2006 and was a
continuation of the retired GSX Server.

VMware Server has the capabilities of creating, editing and
playing virtual machines. It uses a client-server model, which allows
remote access to virtual machines, using some graphical performance
and 3D support. VMware Server can also run virtual machines created
by Microsoft Virtual PC other than VMware created virtual machines.

The VMware Server is a free virtualization product for those
with Windows and Linux servers that have enterprise-class support
and VirtualCenter management. Thousands of customers for more
than 6 six years have proven the success of this virtualization
technology. The following are some of the benefits of the VMware
Server :


• It streamlines the software development and testing. It
allows developers to create multiple environments with different
operating systems on the same server.

• It simplifies the IT test of patches, new applications and
operating systems. It allows systems administrators to test virtual
machines in a secured environment and enables them to roll back to a
clean state by leveraging snapshots.

• It simplifies server provisioning. A virtual machine is
build once and deployment done in multiple times.

• It evaluates software in a ready-to-run virtual machines
without the need for installation and configuration.

The VMware Server is free and can be downloaded
electronically. It is an easy to use server virtualization product.


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

The VMware Workstation 6.0 is one of the software developed
by VMware, Inc. and is considered as the most advanced virtualization
for desktop and laptop computers. The VMware Workstation 6.0 is the
new release version has made the VMware, Inc.

The VMware workstation is essential for companies who work
with multiple operating systems or computing environments. People
who are IT engineers/system administrators/software developers and
QA engineers, call center/help desk/tech support engineers, computer-
based educators/trainers and their students, salespeople and sales
engineers who run software demos. Users who need to run Linux on
Windows (or vice-versa) and users of modern operating system such as
Windows Vista find VMware Workstation useful.

The VMware Workstation allows virtual machines to run just
like a full PC with its own CPU, memory, disks, I/O devices, etc.


The Workstation 6.0 runs with Microsoft Office, Adobe
Photoshop, Apache Web Server, Microsoft Visual Studio, Kernel
debuggers, Firewalls and VPN software. The VMware Workstation 6.0
has unmatched set of value-added features that enhances the
productivity of technical professionals and organizations. These
features include:

1. It has support for Windows Vista both for guest and host
operating systems;

2. It has multiple monitor display that spans the virtual machine
display across a second monitor;

3. It has support for USB 2.0 devices which includes high-speed
storage and iPods;

4. It has a VMware Converter that makes it easy for users to create
new virtual machine from a physical disk;

5. It has the ability to access remotely the console of a virtual
machines from a VNC client;

6. It has the ability of running virtual machines in the background
without the Workstation UI;

7. It has integration with leading IDEs, (Visual Studio and
Eclipse); and

8. It has state record/replay capabilities.


THE BENEFITS OF USING DEBIAN
V M WA R E A P P L I C AT I O N

Debian is a freeware open source operating system that runs on
a Linux kernel developed along the principles of the GNU project. A
user can install this in a workstation using Windows operating system
without necessarily altering the partition and the boot system sequence
of the host machine. This can be made possible through the Debian
VMware virtual appliance installation on the host operating system.
This means the Debian VMware virtual appliance will run as one of the
window of the host operating system. It can give users full functionality
of the Linux distribution while at the same time maintaining the
original OS installation of the host machine. This virtualization of two
workstations in a single host can fully optimize the performance of the
desktop system.


Installing the Debian Etch VMware application is also easy. It’s
much like installing a stand along application the current operating
system. A user can download either a full gnome or a minimal gnome
desktop Debian VMware. These applications are freeware and readily
available on the Internet. Because of its big file size, it would be faster
to download it through Bit Torrent. It comes in a zip file or compressed
format. After unzipping the files, it can now be installed as a virtual
appliance on the host Windows operating system by following the
instruction dialog boxes.

The Debian VMware virtual appliance is a very useful
application that can enable Windows users to switch between
operating system. This maximizes the capabilities of the workstation
because it can now run different programs written for different
platforms. This is ideal for enterprise as well as home use.


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

Gentoo Linux operating system is a lightweight, easy to use,
highly modular distribution application designed to provide high
optimization for desktop performance. It primarily focuses its
operation on the distribution of the OS from the source code.

The development of Gentoo fast-tracked this distribution and
the system attained a reputation for high-speed performance. For non-
Linux users, installing the Gentoo system could be a daunting task
especially if the workstation operates on the Windows platform.
Fortunately, the virtualization capability of the VMware system will
allow users and system administrators to view and experiment with the
Gentoo distribution without changing their current operating system.


Through Gentoo VMware deployment, the Linux distribution
could be installed as a guest appliance on the host machine. This
means VMware will create a virtual workstation for the Gentoo OS and
it can run as a single window of the current Windows platform. In this
way, the Gentoo distribution can be tested and used fully even without
partitioning and altering the system configuration of the present
workstation set-up.

To set-up the Gentoo operating system, users need to prepare
first the virtual machine. This means the VMware virtualization
program needs to be uploaded first on the current desktop
environment. After setting up the virtual machine, the guest operating
system can be installed on it.

Installing the Gentoo Linux on the virtual machine would be
easier especially if the Gentoo Handbook is available. All the
installation and customization instructions can be found in it. When all
things are settled, the current workstation can now function as a dual
workstation with a host OS and a guest virtual machine with separate
OS.


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

Many information articles can be found detailing the step-by-
step process on how to install VMware. In fact, detailed guides can be
found on each site that offers a free download of VMware. It is best
however to know first the recommended system requirements
especially when installing a guest VMware server on a host machine.

First, make sure that the host machine is an Intel. That’s
because VMware server will only run on Intel-based host. It is also
ideal to have Linux as the operating system of the host but the VMware
server will still run on Windows XP.


Second, VMware server requires lots of memory power. The
host machine will significantly slow down if it only has less than 512
MB of physical memory. The ideal RAM of the host machine should be
at least 1 GB. This will allow the user to install 1 to 2 servers on the
host. Upon set-up, users can tweak the memory allocation for each
server that will be installed. Ideally, the virtual VMware server should
have at least 256 MB RAM allocation to run smoothly.

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.


STEPS ON SETTING-UP MAC OSX86
V M WA R E O N A V I R T U A L M A C H I N E

Installation of Mac OSX86 VMware will allow a workstation to
run two operating systems. This is especially useful for workstations
that are running on Windows platform. The addition of the Mac OS on
a virtual VMware guest machine would create additional opportunities
and superior flexibility for the Host machine.

To install a Mac OS X on a PC Windows, one needs to download
first a copy of the VMware program. This is available as a freeware on
the VMware website. There are also lots of websites that offer free
downloads of VMware complete with installation instructions and
serial numbers.

Once the download is complete, the VMware can be installed to
set-up a virtual machine on the PC workstation. Installation of the
VMware virtual guest machine is as just like setting up a new
application for the PC. The user will be prompted by a wizard so it
would be a matter of just clicking buttons until the installation can be
completed.


After installation of the VMware virtual machine, it can now be
configured manually to allow users to allocate the physical memory of
the host. Each guest appliance will need 256 MB of RAM in order for it
to run optimally. It can be set to 128 MB per virtual machine but there
would be a significant slow down when another OS is loaded on it.

The next step would involve installation of the Mac OS X on the
virtual machine. Mac OSX86 can be purchased online. There are free
downloadable versions of it but there could be an issue that may arise
from these free OSX86 downloads. So, upon securing a copy of the Mac
OS, it can now be loaded on the VMware virtual machine as a separate
operating system using the resources of the host PC.


H O W T O U N I N S TA L L V M WA R E
LEFTOVER REGISTRY ENTRIES

VMware users may need to uninstall the program for several
reasons. Sometimes however, uninstalling it could run in some
problems especially if it was loaded on a Windows Vista platform.
Regular un-installation should pose no issues but problems usually
occur when a VMware virtual machine installation was interrupted and
the system crashed thus leaving incomplete registry files on the host.
Users will not be able to install another version of VMware because it
will conflict with the previous registry that will be detected by the
system.

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:


First, when an installation error was detected by the system on
the new VMware version, users should reboot their PC. After reboot,
the Dos window should be opened and perform a query on the
command line. One should type C:temp>VMware-workstation-
(version of the VMware).exe /?. The succeeding line will provide an
option for the user to clear the previous VMware installation where the
/? in the command line should be replaced by a /c for a command that
instructs clearing the previous registry information of the VMware
application.

After hitting the enter command, the previous installation of
VMware will be automatically purged from the host operating system
and the new installation can now be uploaded to the host system.
Reboot the PC after the uninstall procedure and load the new VMware
version to install it on the machine.


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

VMware, Inc., whose parent company is the well-known storage
and information management software developer EMC Corporation, is
a company that focuses on making virtualization software. The name
VMware comes from VM, acronym of the phrase "virtual machine."

Virtualization is all about maximizing resources, and because of
this reason, it's considered a very important concept in the IT industry.
With virtualization, several physical resources can be combined to
create just one virtual resource. Conversely, a single physical resource
can be divided into several virtual resources, also with virtualization.
Whatever the need may be, virtualization allows the customization of
resources to ensure that everything is used and nothing is wasted.


VMware addresses that need by designing reliable
virtualization software that companies can use to manage their IT
resources. VMware has a respected reputation in the industry—its
products are considered high quality. However, pirated copies of
VMware products exist, so clients are warned to be careful not to make
purchases from anywhere else but the online VMware store.

To avoid being a victim of pirates, clients are directed to the
Serial Number page
(http://www.VMware.com/support/serial_number.html) in the
official VMware website. A couple of options are usually available for
all VMware products—first one is a free 30- or 60-day evaluation serial
number good for a trial period, and the second one is a paid licensed
serial number. Clients are free to test drive VMware’s products by
going for the evaluation serial numbers first before buying the licensed
ones. However, for VMware server, licensed serial numbers are given
away for free.

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