VMware

Robert · 03-07-2008, 10:40

Does anyone have a good guide for this?

I've installed it, now I just need to install windows.

Daz · 03-07-2008, 10:43

Don't know of a guide, but it really is a doddle. Create a new VM (New > Virtual Machine), follow the options (all self explanatory), when that's done, pop in your windows CD and start the VM (click the green play button) - setup will start and away you go

The menu's and dialogs will vary slightly with different versions/products, but it's all basically the same.

Burble · 03-07-2008, 10:44

If you've got common sense you don't need a guide, it's an absolute doddle. Basically create a virtual machine follow the prompts and away you go.

Which version of VMWare have you got?

Robert · 03-07-2008, 11:00

Bloody thing. It wasn't detecting my XP boot disk...no wonder when it had defaulted to my Deamon tools drive haha.

Burble · 03-07-2008, 11:16

D'oh!

Chuckles · 03-07-2008, 15:44

Remember to install the VM tools/drivers after you have done your OS install.

Dr. Z · 03-07-2008, 19:56

Which version of VMWare are you using? If you are using the free one, VirtualBox is almost certainly going to be MASSIVELY faster. If you are using VMWare workstation, the difference wont be that much.

You can now turn on PAE in VirtualBox too, for those of you that would like to "try" Mac OSX

Burble · 03-07-2008, 19:58

VMWare rocks. I just setup an additional 2K3 VM on my ESX box in a few minutes. Good stuff.

It's just a shame that there's no patch management for ESX 3.0.2 other than very iffy 3rd party programs and scripts.

Dr. Z · 03-07-2008, 20:40

ESX is great (running 2.5.3 here) but as you go down from there they get slower and slower.

GSX is fast as, Workstation is a tad slower but still OK, Player is AWFUL.

In contrast, VirtualBox on the desktop is as fast as GSX and supports much more useful stuff in a better way. Presenting every VM via RDP? Yes please!

Burble · 03-07-2008, 20:44

I've never used player but regularly use GSX and Workstation. When speed is important I'll use ESX but if I just want to test an app I'll fire up Workstation and give that a whirl.

I'm yet to try VirtualBox, I shall have to give it a go.

03-07-2008, 10:40	#1
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	VMware Does anyone have a good guide for this? I've installed it, now I just need to install windows.

03-07-2008, 10:43	#2
Daz The Stig Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Swad! Posts: 10,713	Don't know of a guide, but it really is a doddle. Create a new VM (New > Virtual Machine), follow the options (all self explanatory), when that's done, pop in your windows CD and start the VM (click the green play button) - setup will start and away you go The menu's and dialogs will vary slightly with different versions/products, but it's all basically the same. __________________ apt-get moo

03-07-2008, 15:44	#6
Chuckles '09 sexual conquests: 4.5 Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,075	Remember to install the VM tools/drivers after you have done your OS install. __________________

03-07-2008, 19:56	#7
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	Which version of VMWare are you using? If you are using the free one, VirtualBox is almost certainly going to be MASSIVELY faster. If you are using VMWare workstation, the difference wont be that much. You can now turn on PAE in VirtualBox too, for those of you that would like to "try" Mac OSX __________________

03-07-2008, 20:40	#9
Dr. Z I'm going for a scuttle... Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2,021	ESX is great (running 2.5.3 here) but as you go down from there they get slower and slower. GSX is fast as, Workstation is a tad slower but still OK, Player is AWFUL. In contrast, VirtualBox on the desktop is as fast as GSX and supports much more useful stuff in a better way. Presenting every VM via RDP? Yes please! __________________

03-07-2008, 10:44	#3
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	If you've got common sense you don't need a guide, it's an absolute doddle. Basically create a virtual machine follow the prompts and away you go. Which version of VMWare have you got?

03-07-2008, 11:00	#4
Robert Chump!!! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: North West Posts: 993	Bloody thing. It wasn't detecting my XP boot disk...no wonder when it had defaulted to my Deamon tools drive haha.

03-07-2008, 11:16	#5
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	D'oh!

03-07-2008, 19:58	#8
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	VMWare rocks. I just setup an additional 2K3 VM on my ESX box in a few minutes. Good stuff. It's just a shame that there's no patch management for ESX 3.0.2 other than very iffy 3rd party programs and scripts.

03-07-2008, 20:44	#10
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I've never used player but regularly use GSX and Workstation. When speed is important I'll use ESX but if I just want to test an app I'll fire up Workstation and give that a whirl. I'm yet to try VirtualBox, I shall have to give it a go.