
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.rnrn<p>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!</p>rnrn<p>Virtual Machines make getting hands-on experience with new operating systems and new application upgrades easy, fast and safe for your base computing platform.</p>rnrn<p>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!</p>rn<p><i><font color="red">* VTC QuickStart! courses are available only to registered VTC Online University members.</font></i></p>
Course content
Introduction1 lessons
Groundwork10 lessons
- Course Overview2:451 credit or ad
- What is Virtual Computing?5:271 credit or ad
- Course Disclaimer4:081 credit or ad
- Advantages of Virtual Machines4:521 credit or ad
- Virtual Challenges3:301 credit or ad
- Which Software?3:411 credit or ad
- OS Requirements3:041 credit or ad
- Microsoft Virtual PC4:531 credit or ad
- VMWare Player3:171 credit or ad
- VirtualBox2:481 credit or ad
Creating a Virtual Environment9 lessons
- Installation3:551 credit or ad
- Installing a Guest OS from DVD pt. 16:171 credit or ad
- Installing a Guest OS from DVD pt. 22:271 credit or ad
- Installing a Guest OS from ISO4:231 credit or ad
- Notes on Installation Process2:091 credit or ad
- Using the VM3:311 credit or ad
- Installing Guest Additions4:131 credit or ad
- Installing Applications2:581 credit or ad
- Guest OS from Disk File6:491 credit or ad