1. VMware is a registered trademark of VMware, Inc. (an EMC company).
VMware® Server
Virtual PC Basics
VMware is a registered trademark of VMware, Inc. (an EMC company).

2. NDG Customer Support Kaan Uzun, NDG Support Manager
Customers Receive
Software Upgrades
Bug Fixes
Install Questions / Technical Support
VMware support for NETLAB+ pods
Host setup and virtual machine install
Allocation for NETLAB+ pods

3. NETLAB+® Concept Remote Lab Solution Classroom Lecture Tool
7x24 World Wide Web Lab Access
Remote PC Support (2005)
Lab & Account Management
Assessment & Data Collection
Custom Topology & Lab Design

4. What is a Virtual Machine (VM)
Software on host instead of physical hardware
Hardware resources allocated from the physical host
Windows Server 2003
VMware Server
Linux
Virtual Machines
VMware
Host
Win XP
CPU
Memory
Disk
NIC

5. Download VMware Server (Free)

6. Register for S/N (Free)
Make sure to write down Serial Number (not ed)

7. Benefits & Usage for Academies
Benefits of VMware Server and Virtual Machines (VM)
Free Virtualization:
Revert Snapshot: return PC to clean state for next student’s lab time
Users can have administrative privileges on a VM
Additional Benefits with NETLAB+®
Integrates with VMware API to provide VM automation for labs
Users may Power On/Off, Revert (scrub) a VM from web interface
Technical Support available

8. Academy Example
VMnet: virtual switch that can interconnect 1 or more virtual adapters
VMnet’s can connect to one real adapter or VLAN interface on host

9. Academy Example (cont.)
Virtual network interfaces on a VM can be tied to real networks in lab exercises (requires 802.1q NIC on the VMware server)

10. NETLAB Academy Edition®
Access to VM is proxied through NETLAB & VMware servers (simple web interface with built-in viewer based on Java; only 2 TCP ports) N
NETLAB
OUTSIDE
INTERFACE
VNC
TCP 23
(keyboard + video + mouse)
NETLAB+
Remote PC
Java Viewer
POD
INSIDE D G
CONTROL
PLANE
PROXY
TCP 59XX
TCP 902
API
(status, on, off, revert)
Windows Server 2003
VMware
Server E0
VM3
VM2
VM1
VM4
5903
5904
5902
5901
Host

11. Minimum Host Requirements
(page 5)
4 VM’s concurrently running per processor (recommended max)
Standard x86 based server with up to 16 processors
733MHz or faster compatible x86 processor (Intel or AMD; see above guide)
Memory: 512MB (min. for host); add memory for each guest O/S installed
Memory: 64MB max for hosts that support large memory
Hard Disk: MB free disk space (min. for host)
Hard Disk: additional space required for each guest O/S with applications
NIC: Static IP address for your host machine (recommended)
Ability to install a wide variety of guest O/S’s and applications

12. VMware Host Example (NETLAB AE)

13. VMware Host Requirement Tips
DO NOT Over-Cycle a single VMware Host
4 VM’s running concurrently per single-core processor
Dual-Core Processor recommended
DO NOT Over-Allocate Memory and Disk Space
Plan ahead and divide host resources evenly
DO NOT Over-Build a single VMware Host
Spread resources over multiple VMware Hosts
VMnet limitation (10 VMnet’s per Windows host)

14. Installing VMware Server
An installation wizard will guide you through the product installation
Custom Setup: removing VMware Management Interface (overhead)

15. VMware Server Console
Centralized management with the ability to run several VM’s simultaneously

16. Creating Virtual Machines
Step-by-step wizard for easy installation

17. Virtual Machine Configuration
Custom has more flexibility (set memory and access rights)

18. Select Guest O/S
Variety of O/S’s running on same host

19. Naming Convention
Choose VM name carefully (renaming VM later may not succeed)
Examples:
1) POD_x PC_y
2) Server_x VM_y

20. Allowing Access to VM
Allow all users to see and use a VM (instead of private to creator)

21. File system permissions of VM will be Local system
Options for Running VM
File system permissions of VM will be Local system

22. Virtual Processor Options
One processor recommended on VM’s

23. Memory for VM
Recommendations for Minimum/Optimum/Maximum

24. Virtual Networking Options
“Use bridged networking” to bind VM’s VLAN to VMnet

25. Create New Virtual Disk
Create a new .vmdk partition (Virtual Machine Disk Format)

26. Virtual Disk Capacity
Allow virtual disk to dynamically grow (set the maximum capacity)

27. Finish VM
Do not change the .vmdk filename (no value add)

28. VM Console
Use console to boot virtual machine and install guest O/S (CD-ROM)

29. Virtual CD-ROM
Shared from host (disable so VM’s will not fight for same resource)
You may point to an ISO file to boot or run an application (or O/S)

30. VM Snapshots Always save your work often (especially in early stages)
Before and after (Windows Security Pack installations)

31. Installing VM Tools
The equivalent of Virtual Machine Drivers (required)

32. Installing VM Tools
Each VM needs these drivers installed for enhanced functionality

33. Copying VM’s
There is no clone button (but you can copy VMDK hard drive file)
Create a new VM with same properties (proper Windows licensing)

34. VM Copy Steps
Create one good virtual machine with guest O/S and VM Tools
Use VM Wizard to create a new VM (make sure to use same hard drive partitioning size/scheme)
Instead of installing new VM guest O/S and VM Tools, you can use the VMDK file in previous VM directory
Make sure to copy / paste (do not cut, move or use existing VMDK for new VM)
You will want to change new VM’s guest O/S computer name

35. Creating VLAN Adapters
Intel Advanced Network Services Protocol (driver for Intel based NIC)
Be sure to uncheck TCP/IP and Client for MSN for each VLAN

36. VM Network Connection
Choose Custom Specific VMnet (10 available for Windows hosts)

37. Binding VLAN to VMnet
Bind VLAN adapter to custom VMnet using Virtual Network Editor

38. Adding Virtual Hardware
Adding a USB controller is simple (Windows 2003 recommended)
VM support for USB 1.1 (disable USB 2.0 from host BIOS)
Install USB drivers on VM’s

39. USB Applications
Wireless USB Adapter (Linksys WUSBF54G and WUSB54GC)

40. NETLAB+ & VMware API
NETLAB user on Windows host (used to control VM via API)

41. Directory Permission for API User
NETLAB user must have full access to Virtual Machines <dir>

42. VM Screen Resolution
32-bit color, 800x600 recommended (1024x768 supported in viewer)

43. VM System Properties
Set Visual Effects for best performance (enhanced experience)

44. VMX Configuration File
Adding VNC support (Remove Java Viewer has built-in client)

45. Take A Final Snapshot
Adjust Snapshot setting (Ask me) and save the final copy

46. NETLAB AE PODS
NETLAB AE pods that support VM’s (2 custom pods of your choice)