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After installing VMWare ESX server, set in /etc/ssh/sshd_config
 
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= The vmware files =
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*.vmdk files hold virtual disks
  
 
= TroubleShooting =
 
= TroubleShooting =

Revision as of 12:01, 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

The vmware files

  • .vmdk files hold virtual disks

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