1. Virtual Operating Systems
Presented by Wayne Baxter
Modified:
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2. Resume Worked in IT for 35 years Retired
Managed small software development business.
Taught at university level.
Managed IT department in pulp & paper industry.
Managed computer integrated manufacturing.
Managed large databases for telecommunications industry.
Retired
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3. Agenda Perrelo presentation Virtual operating systems
Virtual machine applications
VMWare demonstration
Conclusion
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4. 1 - Perello Presentation
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5. Remote computing Need to compute “out there”
Need for separate local processor.
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6. Local Computing Choices
Separate processor.
Separate virtual operating system.
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7. 2 – Virtual Operating Systems
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8. Sloppy Language Language of “virtual operating system” is sloppy. VOS
Virtual machine application
Virtual operating system
Both
Virtual Machine
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9. Definition OF VMA, VOS
A virtual machine application is an application that simulates one or more virtual operating systems.
A virtual operating system is an OS that has been “installed” on a virtual machine application.
A virtual operating system is not a dual boot.
A user has the same experience using a virtual OS as he has using a host OS.
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10. Hierarchy Host operating system – e.g. Windows 10
Virtual machine application – e.g. VMWare
Virtual OS – e.g. Windows XP, Linux
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11. Reasons To Use A Virtual OS
Require different development environment.
Windows 10, Windows XP, Ubuntu
Run application available on different OS.
Windows 7 backup
Customize computing environment.
Spouse, children, guest
Isolate computing.
Unsecure Internet access
Test new OS.
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12. Requirements Licensed virtual machine application
Licensed OS installation media
Sufficient CPU
Sufficient memory
Sufficient disk space
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13. Process Download virtual machine application. (1 time)
Install virtual machine application. (1 time)
Start virtual machine application.
Install virtual operating system. (1 time)
Launch VOS.
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14. VMWare
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15. 3 – Virtual Machine Applications
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16. VirtualBox Host OS: Windows, Mac, Linux Cost: free Vender: Oracle
Lots of features
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17. Parallels Host OS: Windows, Mac, Linux Cost: $79.99 Vender: Parallels
Direct link to host computer hardware
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18. VMWare Host OS: Windows, Linux Cost: Vender: VMWare
Basic: free
Premium: $189
Vender: VMWare
Player and workstation
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19. QEMU Host OS: Linux Cost: free Vender: Fabrice Bellard
Does not require admin; runs on thumb drive
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20. Windows Virtual PC Host OS: Windows Cost: free Vender: Microsoft
Constrained to Windows
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21. Windows Virtual PC Wayne Baxter experience Years ago
Installed on Windows XP.
Started Windows Virtual PC
Error message: “User error; correct and rerun”
Root cause: 64 bit computer
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22. Ranking Poll: Which is best; 22,449 responses VirtualBox: 50.3%
VMWare: 30.4%
Parallels: 13.1%
Windows Virtual PC: 3.6%
QEMU: 1.8%
Other: 0.8%
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23. 4 – Demonstration
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24. VMWare Top Level Controls Create a new virtual machine
Open a virtual machine
Upgrade to VMWare Workstation Pro
Help
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25. VMWare Create a new virtual machine Installer disc ISO file Later
ISO file from Ubuntu web site
ISO file from Microsoft web site
Later
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26. VMWare Open a new virtual machine Refer to left panel.
Choose from installed VOS’s.
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27. Ubuntu ?
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28. Windows 8
Proof
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29. Windows 8 Access to host hard drive Share hard drive on host OS.
Map to hard drive on virtual OS.
Access to host printer
Share printer on host OS.
Map to printer on virtual OS.
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30. Windows 8 Access to host applications NO ACCESS!
Non-portable applications have to be reinstalled on VOS.
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31. Windows 8 Access to network resources
Access is the same as any other OS.
Map to shared printer.
Map to shared folders.
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32. 5 – Conclusion
You have had a high level introduction to virtual operating systems.
A virtual operating system is a very useful tool in your toolbox.
Your next step is trial and error.
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