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− | [http://www.vmware.com/ VMware] allows you to run one or more [[virtual]] machines at the same time on one [[computer]]. You can download VMWare Player for free.
| + | I installed the HP OfficeJet 6700 by switching it on an following the instructions on the printer's display. That's also how I connected it to WLAN. Then, on my computer I made sure cups is running and surfed to http://localhost:631 |
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− | = Using VMware Player =
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− | After downloading VMware Player you must install it. So, [[open a console]] and enter
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− | sh VMware-Player-4.0.0-471780.x86_64.bundle
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− | To run vmware player, enter
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− | vmplayer
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− | = Installing VMWare ESX server =
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− | After installing VMWare ESX server, set in /etc/ssh/sshd_config
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− | PermitRootLogin yes
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− | = The vmware files =
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− | *.vmdk files hold virtual disks
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− | *.vmx files describe a virtual machine (where to find the virtual disks etc.) in vmware's own format. It can be opened e.g. with vmware player.
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− | *.ovf files describe a virtual machine in a standardized format. The virtual machines can be imported e.g. with vmware player.
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− | *.ova files describe a virtual machine in a standardized format. The virtual machines can be imported e.g. with vmware player.
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− | = TroubleShooting =
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− | * If you get a pop-up saying "Failed to initialize mouse-keyboard-screen control", you have probably tried to start your virtual machine in an nx session. Better use a vnc session.
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− | * If you get a pop-up saying "C header files matching your running kernel were not found. Refer to your distribution's documentation for installation instructions." when starting VMware Player, just install the kernel sources.
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− | = See also =
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− | * [[turn your physical computer into a virtual one]]
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Revision as of 05:02, 10 March 2015
I installed the HP OfficeJet 6700 by switching it on an following the instructions on the printer's display. That's also how I connected it to WLAN. Then, on my computer I made sure cups is running and surfed to http://localhost:631