VMWare
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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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[edit] 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
[edit] Installing VMWare ESX server
After installing VMWare ESX server, set in /etc/ssh/sshd_config
PermitRootLogin yes
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
