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QuickStart! - Using Virtual Machines

Virtual Machines are one of those rare technologies that not only make you go 'wow', they make you realize that the game just changed.
Virtual Machines allow you to run multiple operating systems in separate windows, similar to an application, simultaneously on your desktop or laptop. Your host system might be Windows 7, but you can boot up a Windows Server 2003 instance in one window and a Linux machine in another window and then network them together!
Virtual Machines make getting hands-on experience with new operating systems and new application upgrades easy, fast and safe for your base computing platform.
In this QuickStart course, author Mark Long gives you the basic understanding and resources you need to get a virtual machine up and running on your computer fast!
* VTC QuickStart! courses are available only to registered VTC Online University members.

Introduction

Welcome

Groundwork

Course Overview
What is Virtual Computing?
Course Disclaimer
Advantages of Virtual Machines
Virtual Challenges
Which Software?
OS Requirements
Microsoft Virtual PC
VMWare Player
VirtualBox

Creating a Virtual Environment

Installation
Installing a Guest OS from DVD pt. 1
Installing a Guest OS from DVD pt. 2
Installing a Guest OS from ISO
Notes on Installation Process
Using the VM
Installing Guest Additions
Installing Applications
Guest OS from Disk File

Virtual OS Settings

VM Settings
Accessing Host Files
USB Support

Managing the Virtual Environment

Command Prompt Tools

Course Wrap-Up

Course Wrap-Up

Credits

About the Author