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    How do I work with shared folders in VMware Workstation?

    Normally when you want to transfer files from computer to computer, you copy them over the network to a shared folder. VMware has taken this concept and has come up with its own way to share...

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 29, 2008, 1:00 AM PST

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    Understanding VMware common networking terminology

    One of the great features of VMware is its ability to set up advanced networking with virtual machines. With proper technique, you can access virtual machines from your local area network as well...

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 26, 2008, 1:00 AM PST

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    Download the VMware Player

    VMware released a free player that allows you to run virtual machines created by VMware Workstation, Server, and ESX Server as well as Microsoft virtual machines and Symantec LiveState Recovery...

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 25, 2008, 11:57 AM PST

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    Performance monitoring in VMware Workstation

    Have you ever been running virtual machines concurrently and felt one of them was causing a problem to your host system? You might just want to do some performance testing or see how much...

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 25, 2008, 1:00 AM PST

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    All about memory optimization in VMware Workstation

    The virtual machines in VMware Workstation use physical memory to run. Learn how to manage them in this post by choosing the appropriate settings.

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 24, 2008, 1:17 AM PST

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    Remove CD-ROM drive polling to increase performance in VMware Workstation

    In order to get the best performance from your virtual machines, you should disconnect the CD-ROM device. In this tip, Steven S. Warren will show you how.

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 23, 2008, 1:07 AM PST

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    How do I use debugging mode in VMware Workstation?

    When running VMware Workstation, you can be in one of two modes: normal or debugging. Running a virtual machine in debugging mode is slower than in normal mode but is helpful with troubleshooting...

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 22, 2008, 1:00 AM PST

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    How do I change the working directory or default location of my virtual machines in VMware Workstation?

    Performance tuning and optimizing are very important if you want to keep your virtual machines running at their peak capacity. Here is a quick tip to keep your virtual machines running at peak...

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 21, 2008, 5:25 PM PST

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    How do I fight VM sprawl with a free tool?

    There is a perception that a virtual machine is free and doesn't cost any money beyond the purchase of licenses. You couldn't be more wrong. Just as server sprawl hit the data center, vm sprawl is...

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 13, 2008, 9:55 PM PST

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    What is your best definition of VM sprawl?

    VM sprawl is becoming a real problem in the data center of today. If you do not get a handle on it, virtual machines can become quite costly.

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 9, 2008, 9:04 PM PST

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    What is your best definition of a virtual machine?

    The definition of a virtual machine: If you haven't participated in a group discussion, I encourage you to do so as I am very curious as to how people out in the field will define a virtual machine.

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 4, 2008, 1:05 PM PST

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    How do I create my first snapshot in VMware Workstation?

    In a previous post, I explained how snapshots work in VMware Workstation. Let's take it a step further now and create our first snapshot.

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 4, 2008, 9:49 AM PST

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    Tip: How do I archive desktop virtual machines?

    In many situations, it is helpful to back up and archive your desktop virtual machines. You have spent a great deal of care creating these desktop virtual machines and you never know when they...

    Posted by Steven Warren | November 28, 2008, 3:00 AM PST

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    VMware and Microsoft aren't the only games in town

    Virtual Iron is another options in the server virtualization space that takes advantage of the Xen hypervisor. It is surpisingly powerful and much cheaper to implement than a VMware solution.

    Posted by Steven Warren | November 27, 2008, 12:21 PM PST

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    Let me tell you about presentation virtualization with Terminal Services

    Virtualization is the hottest term in IT these days and there are other areas that are virtualized in the industry that aren't used for servers or desktops. Microsoft has been virtualizing...

    Posted by Steven Warren | November 24, 2008, 1:14 PM PST

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    It is easy to run Windows Vista on Mac OS X

    It is indeed possible to run both Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X at the same time on a single personal computer. The key is VMware Fusion, a virtualization platform that allows you to run Windows...

    Posted by Steven Warren | November 20, 2008, 1:07 PM PST

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    How do snapshots work in VMware Workstation?

    Snapshots in VMware Workstation is a great feature. It allows you to have 1 virtual machine (vm) with dozens of different scenarios. In this post, I take a deeper look at snapshots in VMware...

    Posted by Steven Warren | November 20, 2008, 10:58 AM PST

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    How are you handling virtual machine (VM) sprawl?

    It is important that you begin to recognize and deal with VM sprawl. Now that you are consolidating servers, do you have a plan to manage the ever growing number of virtual machines on your network?

    Posted by Steven Warren | November 17, 2008, 7:15 PM PST

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    Anatomy of a VMware Workstation virtual machine (VM)

    Have you ever wondered what the anatomy of a virtual (vm) is? If so, this post will show you what files make up a VMware workstation virtual machine.

    Posted by Steven Warren | November 13, 2008, 11:58 AM PST

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    Creating a virtual CD-ROM to install software for virtual machines

    The Virtual-CD-ROM control panel lets you create a virtual cd drive on your computer. If you are a fan of Virtual PC this tool can be very helpful. Learn how to use it in this post.

    Posted by Steven Warren | November 10, 2008, 2:22 PM PST

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    How do I work with shared folders in VMware Workstation?

    Normally when you want to transfer files from computer to computer, you copy them over the network to a shared folder. VMware has taken this concept and has come up with its own way to share...

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 29, 2008, 1:00 AM PST

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    All about memory optimization in VMware Workstation

    The virtual machines in VMware Workstation use physical memory to run. Learn how to manage them in this post by choosing the appropriate settings.

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 24, 2008, 1:17 AM PST

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    Understanding VMware common networking terminology

    One of the great features of VMware is its ability to set up advanced networking with virtual machines. With proper technique, you can access virtual machines from your local area network as well...

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 26, 2008, 1:00 AM PST

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    A "no hassle" Linux install for VMware Workstation 6.5

    Do you want to install VMware on Linux? You no longer have to do it via command line. VMware has released a Linux "no hassle" user interface install.

    Posted by Steven Warren | October 6, 2008, 10:39 AM PDT

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    How do snapshots work in VMware Workstation?

    Snapshots in VMware Workstation is a great feature. It allows you to have 1 virtual machine (vm) with dozens of different scenarios. In this post, I take a deeper look at snapshots in VMware...

    Posted by Steven Warren | November 20, 2008, 10:58 AM PST

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    Creating a virtual CD-ROM to install software for virtual machines

    The Virtual-CD-ROM control panel lets you create a virtual cd drive on your computer. If you are a fan of Virtual PC this tool can be very helpful. Learn how to use it in this post.

    Posted by Steven Warren | November 10, 2008, 2:22 PM PST

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    Shrinking and defragmenting Virtual Disks in VMware Workstation

    Over a period of time your virtual disk will begin to degrade. In this post, Steven Warren shows you how to shrink and defragment a virtual disk in VMware Workstation.

    Posted by Steven Warren | October 29, 2008, 8:32 AM PDT

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    How do I create my first snapshot in VMware Workstation?

    In a previous post, I explained how snapshots work in VMware Workstation. Let's take it a step further now and create our first snapshot.

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 4, 2008, 9:49 AM PST

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    What is VMsafe?

    VMsafe is a new security technology for virtualized environments. Steven Warren descibes some of its basic features.

    Posted by Steven Warren | September 30, 2008, 7:55 AM PDT

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    How do I change the working directory or default location of my virtual machines in VMware Workstation?

    Performance tuning and optimizing are very important if you want to keep your virtual machines running at their peak capacity. Here is a quick tip to keep your virtual machines running at peak...

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 21, 2008, 5:25 PM PST

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    Anatomy of a VMware Workstation virtual machine (VM)

    Have you ever wondered what the anatomy of a virtual (vm) is? If so, this post will show you what files make up a VMware workstation virtual machine.

    Posted by Steven Warren | November 13, 2008, 11:58 AM PST

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    Tip: Working with VMware Workstation from the command line

    VMware Workstation not only has an advanced user interface, but it also allows you to manage it from the command line. In this post, Steven S. Warren will show you how to work with the VMware...

    Posted by Steven Warren | November 10, 2008, 12:02 PM PST

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    Install a "bare bones" hypervisor in 10 steps

    The fierce battle for the virtualization space continues as Microsoft fires back with a free hypervisor of its own called Hyper-V Server 2008. Here is a tutorial that shows you how to install...

    Posted by Steven Warren | October 17, 2008, 11:50 AM PDT

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    Check out the Dilbert virtualization cartoons

    Here are some funny Dilbert cartoons about virtualization. I always seem to get a kick out of reading them.

    Posted by Steven Warren | October 20, 2008, 8:55 PM PDT

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    Microsoft responds to VMware's free hypervisor

    The fierce battle for the virtualization space continues as Microsoft fires back with a free hypervisor of its own called Hyper-V Server 2008. Learn more about the details of Microsoft's free...

    Posted by Steven Warren | October 7, 2008, 11:00 AM PDT

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    Remove CD-ROM drive polling to increase performance in VMware Workstation

    In order to get the best performance from your virtual machines, you should disconnect the CD-ROM device. In this tip, Steven S. Warren will show you how.

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 23, 2008, 1:07 AM PST

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    How do I install VMware Workstation 6.0 on Ubuntu 8.04.1 LTS?

    VMware Workstation will work on both the Windows or Linux platform. Learn how to install VMware Workstation 6.5 in Ubuntu 8.04.1 LTS.

    Posted by Steven Warren | October 3, 2008, 7:10 AM PDT

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    Performance monitoring in VMware Workstation

    Have you ever been running virtual machines concurrently and felt one of them was causing a problem to your host system? You might just want to do some performance testing or see how much...

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 25, 2008, 1:00 AM PST

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    How do I use debugging mode in VMware Workstation?

    When running VMware Workstation, you can be in one of two modes: normal or debugging. Running a virtual machine in debugging mode is slower than in normal mode but is helpful with troubleshooting...

    Posted by Steven Warren | December 22, 2008, 1:00 AM PST

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    Sun xVM VirtualBox packs a punch and it is free

    We all know that VMware Workstation rocks and is the obvious leader in the market. What if you just don't have the cash to drop for VMware Workstation or are committed to open source software? You...

    Posted by Steven Warren | October 22, 2008, 8:29 AM PDT

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