Virtualization Coach
Virtualization Coach will help IT understand the virtualization landscape and implement best practices for using virtualization to transform IT infrastructure.
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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 folders. Before we show you how to do this, you must make sure you have VMware Tools loaded or the feature will not be available. Read on to see how to use this feature.
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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 as configure routing between multiple virtual machines. Let’s start by defining VMware Workstation networking terminology.
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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 disk formats. You can download the free VMware Player and a pre-built browser appliance loaded with Ubuntu and Firefox.
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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 utilization a specific virtual machine is creating.
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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.
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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.
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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 problems.
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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 performance.
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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 becoming a real nightmare for some IT departments.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 might be useful again. The easiest way to archive your virtual machines is to use a product called Winrar to accomplish this task.
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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.
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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 applications for years via Terminal Services.
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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.
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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 folders. Before we show you how to do this, you must make sure you have VMware Tools loaded or the feature will not be available. Read on to see how to use this feature.
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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 performance.
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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.
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How do I configure Windows Home Server for remote access?
You do not have to have a physical server to run Windows Home Server. You can build a virtual one in VMware Workstation. In this tutorial, I explain how to configure Windows Home Server for remote access.
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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 problems.
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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.
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Are you interested in how to install VMware Workstation on the Linux platform?
With VMware Workstation you can intall VMware on the Linux platform and then load Windows guest operating system. Are you curious how to do this? Follow these steps.
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How do I create virtual machines for testing in VMware Workstation 6?
Creating virtual machines in VMware is a snap. Check out the tutorial.
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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.
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Bipartisan ticket: Microsoft and VMware
Microsoft now fully supports VMware ESX Server; ESX Server passed the Windows Server virtualization validation program.
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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.
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Are you interested in VMware Workstation?
Getting a good start in any new technology or programming language often depends on finding the best available information. I am currently working on a guide on the beta release of VMware Workstation 6.5. You can download that today as well.
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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 disk formats. You can download the free VMware Player and a pre-built browser appliance loaded with Ubuntu and Firefox.
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Follow me during VMworld 2008 this week
I just arrived in Las Vegas and I am busy preparing for a fun and exciting week at VMworld. Between live blogging, sessions, and vendors, I am going to be pretty busy gathering information. I just signed up for a Twitter account so you can follow me through this week if you have any interest. My Twitter account is virt_coach. I will be posting tweets from Twitterberry on my phone and from a great application built off the Adobe Air platform called Twhirl.