1. Introduction to VM
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2. VMWare What is VMWare Desktop Virtualisation
Machine within a Machine. Multiple O/S on a single machine.
Host with Guests

3. VMWare
Why VMWare
Portability - guest o/s exists as a file in the filesystem
- migrating to a new machine requires no installs
- share with peers
- create one VM for new starters
- share over multiple machines
Snapshots     - prior to upgrades/new installs
Enables Separation - Personal stuff not mixed in with work stuff
- Multiple VMs for different versions of software
- Multiple VMs for testing

4. VMWare Getting Started
VMWare Player (lightweight) or VMWare Server (full function) – both free
VMWare Workstation – license required
Next time you get a new PC
Can even clone your current host to a VM

5. Demo
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