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[http://www.vmware.com/ VMware] allows you to run one or more [[virtual]] machines at the same time on one [[computer]]. You can download VMWare Player for free.
 
[http://www.vmware.com/ VMware] allows you to run one or more [[virtual]] machines at the same time on one [[computer]]. You can download VMWare Player for free.
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= Running VMware Player =
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To run vmware player, [[open a console]] and enter
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vmplayer
  
 
= Installing VMWare ESX server =
 
= Installing VMWare ESX server =

Revision as of 08:01, 22 October 2011

VMware allows you to run one or more virtual machines at the same time on one computer. You can download VMWare Player for free.

Running VMware Player

To run vmware player, open a console and enter

vmplayer

Installing VMWare ESX server

After installing VMWare ESX server, set in /etc/ssh/sshd_config

PermitRootLogin yes

TroubleShooting

  • If you get a pop-up saying "Failed to initialize mouse-keyboard-screen control", you have probably tried to start your virtual machine in an nx session. Better use a vnc session.

See also