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Virtualization

VMware player screenshots

By Bill Detwiler August 2, 2006, 3:34 AM PDT Bill Detwiler on Twitter billdetwiler

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VMWare Player: Installation

VMWare Player: Installation

VMware released a free player that allows you to run virtual machines created by VMware Workstation, GSX, 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. Steven Warren walks you through the VMware Player installation and use with these screenshots. You can read more about Steven’s experience with VMware Player in his The Hot Button blog.

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Space Requirements

Space Requirements

According to the VMware Player Manual, you’ll need at least 1GB free disk space for each guest operating system. VMware Player only requires about 150MB.

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Installation Wizard

Installation Wizard

VMware Player uses a standard installation wizard most IT pros should be familiar with.

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End User License Agreement

End User License Agreement

You can read the complete End User License Agreement (EULA) on VMware’s Web site.

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Destination Folder

Destination Folder

As with most applications you can change the install folder.

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Configure Shortcuts

Configure Shortcuts

VMware Player offers the standard Desktop, Start menum and Quick Launch shortcuts.

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Disable CD-ROM Autorun

Disable CD-ROM Autorun

If enabled on your machine, CD-ROM autorun will be disabled during VMware Player’s installation.

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Begin the installation

Begin the installation

With the installation configuration finished, you’re ready to start the installing VMware Player.

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Installation progress

Installation progress

You’ll be able to track the installation’s progress.

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Finish

Finish

Click Finish and you’re ready to begin.

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Desktop icon

Desktop icon

VMware Player’s Windows Desktop icon

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Opening the virtual machine configuration file

Opening the virtual machine configuration file

Once you start the VMWare Player you can choose a virtual machine configuration file.

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VMware Player and Browser Appliance

VMware Player and Browser Appliance

Once you have installed VMware Player and have downloaded the free Browser Appliance, you simply run VMware player and attach the .vmx image of the browser appliance as shown here.

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Loading the virtual machine

Loading the virtual machine

Once you choose the appropriate configuration file, your virtual machine (vm) will load. In this screenshot, I’m loading Ubuntu Linux.

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Browser Appliance

Browser Appliance

Here I’m using the Browser Appliance to access TechRepublic.

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