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Define virtualization Compare major virtualization programs Define virtualization terminology Discuss virtualization benefits List requirements of virtualization Demonstrate the use of virtualization
What is Virtualization?
Not physically existing as such but made by software (virtual) Allows multiple operating systems to run on the same physical computer at the same time A software environment that emulates or attempt to match a computers hardware and BIOS Virtual machine software creates this environment
Running Windows vista in VMWare Running Windows server 2008 in on a Windows xp Host
VMWare on a Windows xp Host
Live presentation
Live presentation
Virtualization Terminology
Virtual disk
One or more files that reside on the host computer that make up the VMs hard disk
Virtual network
The network configuration used by the VM Options include: bridged, host only, NAT and none VMs behave like just another computer on the network
Snapshot
A partial copy of a VM at a particular moment in time. Allows you to go back to the VM at that particular state. Some programs allow saving multiple snapshots.
Virtualization Benefits
Teach multiple operating systems with a single host computer
Students can own their VM while having minimal access to the host computer Multiple VMs can run simultaneously on one host, networked and all (for example, a client and a server or two servers)
Virtualization Requirements
Supported host operating system (Windows XP Pro, Vista, Server 2003/2008, Linux) Sufficient RAM on your host computer to accommodate the host OS and the guest OSs you wish to run Sufficient CPU power Sufficient hard drive space to accommodate the stored VMs
Virtualization Recommendations
Minimum 1 GB RAM, 2+ GB recommended for Vista and Server 2008 virtual machines Minimum 3.0 GHz P4, recommended 2.4+ GHz dual-core CPU Separate hard drive (80 GB+) for the VMs
VMWare
VMWare was the first serious virtualization software Around since mid-90s The leader in server and desktop virtualization
VMWare (contd)
Free products
VMWare Player runs existing virtual machines but cannot create a new VM VMWare Server can create and run VMs; better suited for low-end server applications
VMWare (contd)
VMWare Workstation
Flagship desktop product Create and run VMs Import VMs (including physical to virtual) Has all of the bells and whistles including unlimited snapshots, screen capture to create movies, jpgs Costs: $189 retail
VMWare (contd)
VMWare Academic Alliance
Free to join fill out an application online Unlimited VMWare Workstation licenses for classroom use
VMWare Demonstration
Live presentation
Microsoft Virtual PC
Virtual PC purchased by Microsoft around 2005. A basic desktop virtualization program No bells and whistles compared to VMWare Works well but not as flexible as VMWare Current version is Virtual PC 2007 Free to download
Live presentation
Networking Modes
Bridged networking
The VM acts like any other computer on the network Each VM network adapter gets its own IP address and physical address VMs can communicate with other VMs and other physical computers on the network including the Internet Most flexible configuration
Virtual PC Pros
Free to download no membership required Simple user interface
Virtual PC Cons
Skimpy (short) documentation No USB device support Fewer advanced features
Web Links
VMWare
www.vmware.com Academic program http://www.vmware.com/partners/academic
Virtual PC
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/products/winfamily/virtual pc/
Comparison VMWare/Virtual PC
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