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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.
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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
 
 
= Using VMware Player =
 
After downloading VMware Player you must install it. So, [[open a console]] and enter
 
sh VMware-Player-4.0.0-471780.x86_64.bundle
 
To run vmware player, enter
 
vmplayer
 
 
 
= Installing VMWare ESX server =
 
After installing VMWare ESX server, set in /etc/ssh/sshd_config
 
PermitRootLogin yes
 
 
 
= The vmware files =
 
*.vmdk files hold virtual disks
 
*.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.
 
*.ovf files describe a virtual machine in a standardized format. The virtual machines can be imported e.g. with vmware player.
 
*.ova files describe a virtual machine in a standardized format. The virtual machines can be imported e.g. with vmware player.
 
 
 
= TroubleShooting =
 
* 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.
 
* 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.
 
 
 
= See also =
 
* [[turn your physical computer into a virtual one]]
 

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