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Vmware

  • 24-01-2008 4:13pm
    #1
    hannable80
    Registered Users Posts: 272 ✭✭


    Hi,

    Just need some help getting started on vmware server is there any good articles i should be reading......Can some one tell me if i need an ISO of Windows 03 server to get it running on a virtual machine........Were do i start:eek:


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  • #2
    RangeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭RangeR


    It is actually pretty easy. Just install VMWare Server.

    As far as installing guest operating systems, you can use ISO images or the physical CDROM.

    When creating your Guest environment properties, add the various "hardware", like CD ROM drive, Sound Card etc. When adding CD Rom drive, it gives you the option of emulating a drive [ISO] or using the physical drive in your host [normal] machine. Only one guest OS can use the physical CD Rom drive at a time, if I remember correctly.

    Give it a shot. If it doesn't work, just start again. That's the beauty of Virtual Machines, they don't affect your computer. They are just one [or a couple of] big file on your disk, as far as your windows host is concerned.

    Come back if you need more help.


  • #3
    Karoma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 19,396 ✭✭✭✭Karoma


    ^ covers it really.
    New -> Vertual Machine -> Typical --> there's an option for 2003. The manual/instructions are quite good.
    One thing, you will want plenty of (physical) RAM.


  • #4
    hannable80
    Registered Users Posts: 272 ✭✭hannable80


    when i insert the win server disk into the drive is saying no boot device avaiable, check to see if the Vmachine is using my CD rom drive and it is....Do i need VMtools ????


  • #5
    RangeR
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,265 ✭✭✭RangeR


    hannable80 wrote: »
    when i insert the win server disk into the drive is saying no boot device avaiable, check to see if the Vmachine is using my CD rom drive and it is....Do i need VMtools ????

    Are you getting this error from within VMWare when you are first booting up your guest "computer"? You will need VMTools but only after you install Windows on the VM.

    Please type out step by step exactly what you are doing and what you see at each step. Your first line
    when i insert the win server disk into the drive is saying no boot device avaiable
    is not telling the full story.

    For example,
    * you put the disk in the drive
    * you start up your empty VM computer which is configured to install Windows 2003
    * At the VM Computer BIOS [black screen with some white writing], it should a prompt that no boot device is detected.


    If VM can't boot up off the CD, leave the CD in your drive and reboot your actual main computer. See if THAT boots up off the CD. Don't worry, it won't mess anything up. When your computer boots to Windows 2003 setup, just cancel it the first time you can.

    DO NOT CONTINUE WITH THE INSTALL :)


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