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#Power on the virtual machine | #Power on the virtual machine | ||
#Will ask if machine was copied. Accept this option. | #Will ask if machine was copied. Accept this option. | ||
− | # | + | #Change machine name (and ip) inside the console in VMWARE. Restart the machine in the console so that changes take effect. |
− | #Machine is available for remote connections | + | #Machine is available for remote connections. |
(a) How to Use VMWare: | (a) How to Use VMWare: | ||
#To install VMWare server go to \\kepler\Software\VMWare\Server. | #To install VMWare server go to \\kepler\Software\VMWare\Server. | ||
− | # | + | #If the program does not run (happened in one machine) try to go to AdministrativeTools->Services and start VMWare Host Agent |
− | #Initiate the program and accept the certificates | + | #Initiate the program (it goes to internet browser) and sellect proceed and accept the certificates. |
+ | #Give administrator credentials. |
Revision as of 01:58, 26 May 2009
- Copy .vmx (1 config) file and .vmdk (2 disk files) from the origin path to the VirtualMachines datastore.
- In VMWare Server, on Virtual Machines Menu click "Add Virtual Machine To Inventory" choosing the .vmx file copied.(a)
- Power on the virtual machine
- Will ask if machine was copied. Accept this option.
- Change machine name (and ip) inside the console in VMWARE. Restart the machine in the console so that changes take effect.
- Machine is available for remote connections.
(a) How to Use VMWare:
- To install VMWare server go to \\kepler\Software\VMWare\Server.
- If the program does not run (happened in one machine) try to go to AdministrativeTools->Services and start VMWare Host Agent
- Initiate the program (it goes to internet browser) and sellect proceed and accept the certificates.
- Give administrator credentials.