[mdlug-admin] Saturday meeting - VMWare

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Thanks again..

On Nov 10, 2007 3:22 PM, gib at juno.com <gib at juno.com> wrote:
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> Here are my notes:
> VMWare Presentation by Ray to MDLug.org 11/10/2007.
> Download the RPM or Tar. Unpack and CD to the directory. Run the install, straight forward.
> Docs are simple, they just say to run install script. Just google problems or send a note to MDLUG list.
> If you update your Kernel then you may have to run through configure - recompile.
> Ray said he has never had to change a default configure. Another person said he just did defaults all the way through.
> Share a network card. Virtual cards are configurable.
> Normal mask is 255.255.255.0.
> The larger the number the fewer systems that can be addressed.
> The install asks questions for example: where do you want to install this.
> You can install other operating systems such as Windows 95.
> Why would you want to do this? Perhaps you have a client with a problem and you need a specific software stack.
> All the tabs on the GUI are closeable.
> Sidebar is handy. Start, stop.
> May set up directories in categories (Windows images in a windows directory, Linux in linux).
> It does have a non-graphics interface.
> VMWare console. Don't need graphics. Install client on PC. Don't need X.
> X has to be installed.
> May emulate IDE or SCSI. May need to download drivers.
> Emulators never work as fast as the real fast.
> May name the virtual what you want - then find some directories with spaces in the name.
> Scripts can break if they don't use quotes around directory names - general concept.
> Select the type of network connections. "Use bridged network" is the first options.
> Never used "Use network translation Nat" (helps hide systems).
> The option "Host only network" restricts it to only talk to the systems connected to the host.
> Select your disk size. 100 MB is smallest. May get as big as you drive.
> Allocate all at once for better performance.
> Split disks into 2 gig - early fat 32.
> Wish they had 4.5 gig - the amount on a DVD.
> Gzip may save some space.
> Tar will compress only the things that are there - won't take space for empty space.
> Will only generate a fake mac address.
> Virtual network cards will be sen if you use bridged.
> May obtain OS from an ISO file instead of a CD.
> CPU time-slices to each of the virtual systems.
> Win 98 can't do anything with 256 meg (maybe Photoshop will use it).
> Some of the configure items can change while running it. Can't change ram.
> When it shuts down you then just click on it.
> Will swap if memory allocation is higher then physical. Overbook is okay but can run into issue.
> Has a slider for memory. VM reserves some for itself.
> Has recommended min, suggested, max.
> In real life you don't want to over-commit. Leave some spare.
> BIOS splash - must click into window when booting - only have 3 seconds.
> CNTL alt - takes focus away. CNTL - R - reboot.
> Command line: vmware stop <path>.
> When you install host it also install player.
> Garbage left from a crash can be deleted.
> After you set it up then you close. Then you open and install the OS.
> Don't edit the files while VM is open (not only running - but just open).
> License issues may exist. Phoenix BIOS is included in VMWare.
> Guest OS WIN sound drivers sound blaster - may need to download.
> Two different boot option quick or the one that counts the memory. Use boot time diagnostic - gives you more time.
> Karl had set up a VM installed the OS and set up a web site in 7 minutes.
> Boot from CD, format C drive (format with /s so hard-drive is bootable: FORMAT C: /S).
> Copy CAB files to C drive (copy *.* c:). Then windows will know that OS files are already on the harddrive. Faster install.
> Boot into the OS. For Win will require key.
> Looks like a normal install.
> Click out to Vm (outside of guest OS). Install VM tool tools. Go back into guest OS - set up better video driver.
> Browse for divers in the VM tools directory.
> Restart guest OS.
> A lot of the classic games will play well. Atari won't work well - hardware dependency perhaps.
> Will have vmware tools in windows task bar.
> Guest OS will show network cards that were set up. Shutdown gracefully. See the network cards that were set up.
> May add another virtual network card.
> Host only type of network interface will only see systems connected to host.
> Guest OS will detect new hardware.
> May change video configuration.
> Some configuration can loose scroll bars.
>
>
> -- - <otakurider at gmail.com> wrote:
> Being screwed over at work and have to be on call this weekend so not
> able to get there today.  5 weeks and counting until out of there.
> Anyone know of Unix openings with companies that treat IT as a
> business partner not a liability?
>
>
> Could someone write good notes.
>
> Thanks
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> Pat
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