Installing VMware Server & Windows in Linux__linux

In a world dominated by Windows operating systems, migrating to Linux sounds a daunting task. Apart from the basic questions of getting used to a whole new and different world of computing, there is a question of fun Ctionality. How capable would be a new Linux user? Many Internet sites are poorly coded so this only Internet Explorer users can view them properly. Most of the software market (mainly the home sector) is severely biased toward Windows applications. 'll the new Linux user is able to retain the full flexibility of choices like in Windows?

The answer is ... maybe. The newer Linux distributions are becoming more and more flexible and home-oriented, coming bundled with a variety if high Ly useful packages that are intended to make the Linux experience as complete and painless as possible. Nevertheless, some things'll always remain purely windows-only and no amount of improvisation to. Most of the games market is oriented toward Windows. Most Online Banking sites seem to being IE only.

To address this problem, Linux programmers have come with a variety of programs that allow a sort of patching and virtuali Zation, enabling partial support for Windows applications. Unfortunately, most of these solutions does not really work. Running pieces of Windows separately does not work as as as the complete operating system. So, instead of the "hacking" individual executables and DLLs to make them run in Linux, why don't run Windows in Linux? Why not indeed?

I consider being able to run Windows on Linux is a important achievement. One, it grants an empowering feeling of geeky accomplishment. Second, for Linux doubters, this are one more reason why you SHOULD using Linux. If the lack of compatibility for your favorite Windows application has-been a major obstacle now, it's no till so. How did I do it?

Again, I must praise the superb VMware products, which allowed me to doing this. But let ' s take this one step in a time. I ' m going to write down a full guide how I successfully managed to configure VMware Server in SUSE Linux and then install Windows as a guest operating system with full network access. Hopefully, you are able to reenact my feats. I should add I have successfully installed VMware products in several distributions, including Ubuntu and PCLinuxOS. SUSE Linux is just one of the many distributions that would allow you. Alternatively, can also use VirtualBox, a Open-source virtualization solution to VMware Server. But This guide focuses on SUSE + VMware Server. This is the list of things, need to do:
Install SUSE Linux on your computer (physically; Not as a virtual machine). Download VMware Server for Linux. Install VMware Server for Linux. Carefully configure all of the little options to make sure there are no conflicts with other software. Start VMware Server and install Windows XP (or any of, for that matter) as a guest operating system; For more details, your can refer to my installing Windows XP article.Install SUSE LinuxPlease refer to my installing SUSE Linux article for step-by-step instructions.
Download VMware Server for LinuxYou'll need to the "able to" to download the VMware Server. After registering, you'll receive the software serial number through email. After this, you'll have to agree to the software EULA before you'll be able to download files. After your complete the above steps and reach the download page, you'll need three Packages:vmware Server for Linux (EIT Her. rpm or. tar.gz). VMware Management Interface (tar.gz). VMware server Console included inside VMware Server Linux client package (. zip). Marked in red are the actual names of the downloads on the download page. Download to Your/home folder.
installationFollow the instructions in VMware Server Beta 3 release Notes step by step. Linux instructions are located half down the page. Every is documented thoroughly and precisely, in detail. No Special hacking knowledge is needed. Just read carefully and execute each command line in turn. Although the release Notes refer to Red Hat Linux, this works flawlessly for SUSE.

You are overwhelmed by the amount of information on the page and but do not panic. Here are some the simple rules of this you should follow:
For each of the packages mentioned above, you'll a need to extract the tarballs and then run a configuration To set everything properly. You'll need to is logged in as root (su). Once You run the Configuration Wizard and use the default settings for files, folders or ports. This is help for debug possible troubles later on. Most How-Tos would offer solutions based on the default configurations. On several occasions, you are asked to designate a subnet the IPs for VMware network adapters. Let the wizard find the adequate unassigned ranges by itself. Make sure all your network connections are plugged as you did this so the wizard'll the IP ranges that Wou LD normally be reserved to your ISP or local network and skip them. If you are using a DHCP server (if are your SUSE machine as a router or similar), you'll have to manually add the SU BNet ranges to avoid conflicts. You'll need to assign a directory where your virtual machines would beStored. Try not to assign a folder On/root partition but rather on your/home partition. This'll prevent possible access permission conflicts and unnecessary clogging of the system partition. You should dedicate a sufficiently large hard disk spaces for your virtual machines. Start Installing the packages, one by one. Run the configuration files. If you are encounter a problem, print-screen the Terminal windows or write down the "exact error message" You receive so yo U'll be able to get accurate help SUSE forums.
Run VMware ServerTo start VMware Server, execute the following commands in a terminal window:

cd/usr/bin/
Vmware
If you have have done everything carefully, VMware Server should start.



Now, it is time to install Windows. So I built myself a virtual machine. VMware Server can do it for you, but can also use easyvmx! and QEMU. Please refer me VMware player-a great friend article for more details.

In the home window's My VMware Server, I opted to run a existing machine. I located the Vmx file, located inside my virtual machine folder, and ran it. The Windows XP virtual machine started booting from the CD and I is on my way to install Windows XP.
Windows XPHalf an hour later, I had I XP alive and kicking, safely caged inside. Here ' s the familiar Windows XP desktop:



Here's the Internet Explorer 6 SP2, live and kicking inside Linux:



Of course, I had to install Firefox (plus some extensions):



Hard to believe, eh? But I am, running Windows in Linux. The feeling of accomplishment I feel is very sweet. Using Linux is far more rewarding than I could ever possibly imagine. The little tricks make all the difference.

It ' s up to you now. With a bit of luck and the right choice of graphic card manufacturer, your'll is able enjoy full network support (interne T, LAN), full 3D acceleration, VMware Server, and Windows XP with Internet access, without any conflicts or bugs, all Runn ing smoothly on your SUSE Linux machine. Throw in a printer as a bonus (Hewlett Packard has drivers that work for both HP and Lexmark on Linux, go figure), and I D Oubt you'll ever need to look back again. Have I convinced you yet?
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