LAB 1- Introduction to Virtualization and VMware

During lab 1 session, we are introducing to VMware workstation and need to install VMware.But, of course the first thing that we must understand is the meaning of the VIRTUALIZATION. What is virtualization?Virtualization mean the creation of the a virtual of something, such as an operating system, a server, a storage devices or network resources. (http://searchservervirtualization.techtarget.com)

Virtual Machine can be defined as an efficient and isolated duplicate of real machine. This environment is created by using Virtual Machine Monitor which provide a second layer on a machine for another operating system which it run on.


VMware Workstation make it possible for PC user to use Multiple Operating System Concurrently on the same PC. User can create and run multiple virtual machine on desktop or laptop computer. It also let us create virtual machine and installed any different type of operating system.

VMware Workstation installation

This is simple step by step on how to install VMware Workstation:

1.Download VMware Workstation from http://www.vmware.com/download/ws/. Then, double click the VMware launcher to start the installation wizards.

2. Click NEXT and choose Typical setup type

3. Choose the location for VMware Workstation installation. Then, click NEXT

4. Configure the shortcuts for the VMware Workstation and click NEXT

5. Click INSTALL. This will take several minutes to finish

6. Enter the serial number for the VMware Workstation.

7. Click FINISH and restart the computer.

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