Overview
VMware software allows users to run multiple operating systems (and their applications) simultaneously on a single computer. This comprehensive guide to installing and running VMware, developed with the help of VMware, Inc., includes sections on device emulation; configuring the guest operating system; networking and file transfers; and troubleshooting common questions and answers.
"The Book of VMware" begins with an introduction to what VMware is, what it can do, and how to install it. The author describes how VMware works, paying particular attention to device emulation, the program's many tools, and how to install and configure guest operating systems including Linux, Windows, and BSD.
Synopsis
"The Book of VMware" begins with an introduction to what VMware is, what it can do, and how to install it. The author describes how VMware works, paying particular attention to device emulation, the program's many tools, and how to install and configure guest operating systems including Linux, Windows, and BSD.
Booknews
Detailed instructions tell how to get the most out of VMware Workstation, a product that allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on one computer. Each chapter begins with a hands-on, step-by-step guide to one component of the software, then shifts into reference-style documentation. Coverage encompasses installation, configuration and operation, Windows guest systems, Linux guest operating systems, FreeBSD guest systems and other guest operating systems, host and guest system network configuration, network services, non-networked file transfer, and troubleshooting. Ward has written other books on computing. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Editorials
Detailed instructions tell how to get the most out of VMware Workstation, a product that allows multiple operating systems to run simultaneously on one computer. Each chapter begins with a hands-on, step-by-step guide to one component of the software, then shifts into reference-style documentation. Coverage encompasses installation, configuration and operation, Windows guest systems, Linux guest operating systems, FreeBSD guest systems and other guest operating systems, host and guest system network configuration, network services, non-networked file transfer, and troubleshooting. Ward has written other books on computing. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)