
VMware Workstation 8
Virtual computing is one of the most exciting and in-demand aspects of Information Technology. From the user's laptop to the back office server, virtual computing is changing the way we think about and utilize our physical machines. VMWare is the industry leader in virtualization technology and product innovation. Workstation 8 is the latest version of the most popular desktop virtualization software available. It provides a mature, stable, and innovative environment for creating and managing virtual machines. It is also the place to begin to introduce yourself to the world of virtual computing and the place to begin your quest to become certified on VMWare's extensive product line. In this VTC course, author Mark Long will introduce you to Workstation 8 and guide you through the process of using Workstation to create, manage, and utilize virtualization on your computer, whether you are using a laptop or a multi-processor server. To begin learning today, simply click on the movie links.
Course content
Introduction8 lessons
Virtualization Overview4 lessons
Getting Started with Workstation5 lessons
Installing Workstation7 lessons
Creating Virtual Machines15 lessons
- Preparing to Create a VM6:211 credit or ad
- Understanding Memory Options5:461 credit or ad
- Understanding Page Faults6:281 credit or ad
- Understanding Virtual Disk Options pt. 16:311 credit or ad
- Understanding Virtual Disk Options pt. 25:511 credit or ad
- Creating a VM4:011 credit or ad
- Working with Easy Install4:451 credit or ad
- Installing a Guest OS pt. 15:231 credit or ad
- Installing a Guest OS pt. 26:351 credit or ad
- Virtualizing a Physical Machine5:341 credit or ad
- Importing Virtual Machines6:241 credit or ad
- Importing VirtualBox VMs4:521 credit or ad
- Installing VMware Tools5:271 credit or ad
- VM Files6:281 credit or ad
- VMDK File Names3:201 credit or ad
Using Virtual Machines21 lessons
- Starting a Virtual Machine4:491 credit or ad
- Stopping a Virtual Machine pt. 15:081 credit or ad
- Stopping a Virtual Machine pt. 25:221 credit or ad
- Resuming a Virtual Machine5:011 credit or ad
- Closing VMs and Exiting Workstation4:021 credit or ad
- Drag / Drop / Cut / Paste4:091 credit or ad
- Shared Folders pt. 15:221 credit or ad
- Shared Folders pt. 25:161 credit or ad
- Mapping a Virtual Disk5:411 credit or ad
- Adding a Printer3:241 credit or ad
- Using Removable Devices5:541 credit or ad
- Removable Devices and Lost Data3:451 credit or ad
- VM Snapshot Overview3:441 credit or ad
- Creating Snapshots pt. 16:111 credit or ad
- Creating Snapshots pt. 23:351 credit or ad
- Snapshot Best Practices4:381 credit or ad
- Installing New Software3:401 credit or ad
- Recording a VM6:121 credit or ad
- Deleting a VM3:481 credit or ad
- Goodbye Teams Hello Folders4:181 credit or ad
- Converting a Team2:281 credit or ad
Manage and Configure VMs9 lessons
- Workstation Display Preferences5:431 credit or ad
- Unity Mode4:271 credit or ad
- Encrypting VMs4:301 credit or ad
- Moving VMs2:541 credit or ad
- Understanding the UUID6:351 credit or ad
- Understanding Cloning5:021 credit or ad
- Cloning VMs4:441 credit or ad
- Changing Hardware Compatibility5:281 credit or ad
- Exporting VMs3:421 credit or ad
Configuring Devices8 lessons
- Configuring DVDs5:071 credit or ad
- Configuring USB Controllers5:561 credit or ad
- Managing the VHD3:081 credit or ad
- Compacting the VHD6:111 credit or ad
- Expanding the VHD5:511 credit or ad
- Defragmenting the VHD4:551 credit or ad
- The Virtual Disk Manager3:171 credit or ad
- Configuring Keyboard Features5:531 credit or ad
VM Networking12 lessons
- Understanding VM Networking5:261 credit or ad
- Common Network Configurations4:231 credit or ad
- Changing Default Network Config6:331 credit or ad
- Understanding Bridged Networking3:411 credit or ad
- Understanding NAT3:551 credit or ad
- Understanding Host-Only Networking3:041 credit or ad
- Add a Virtual Network Adapter3:321 credit or ad
- Modify a Virtual Network Adapter4:461 credit or ad
- Disconnect a Virtual Network Adapter2:301 credit or ad
- Configure Bandwidth and Packet Loss2:421 credit or ad
- VM MAC Addresses4:381 credit or ad
- Changing MAC Addresses3:331 credit or ad