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TAMIRU DEREJE……………………………………….NSR/1990/13
INSTRUCTOR NAME:-
Mr. ALEMU W.
Table of Contents
Contents
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1. What is Vmware and virtualization
VMware is a company that specializes in virtualization software.
VMware is a leading provider of cloud computing and virtualization
technologies. Their software allows businesses to run multiple operating
systems and applications on a single physical server, which can save on
hardware costs, improve resource utilization, and increase agility.
Virtualization is a technology that allows you to create a virtual computer system
on top of a physical computer system. This means that you can run multiple
operating systems and applications on the same physical machine.
Virtualization is achieved through the use of a hypervisor, which is a layer of
software that sits between the hardware and the operating system.
The hypervisor creates a virtual environment for each virtual machine, which
includes its own CPU, memory, storage, and network resources.
VMware and virtualization are related, but distinct concepts.
VMware is a company that provides virtualization software, while
virtualization is the technology that allows you to create virtual machines.
VMware's software makes it easier to manage and implement virtualization
in your IT environment.
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Virtualization is a powerful technology that offers a wide range of features and
benefits. Here are some of the key features of virtualization:
Portability: VMs are portable, meaning they can be easily moved from one physical
machine to another without affecting the guest operating system or applications. This
portability simplifies disaster recovery and allows for dynamic resource allocation.
Security: Virtualization enhances security by isolating VMs from each other and
from the host system, making it more difficult for malware or unauthorized access to
spread. Security features include role-based access control (RBAC) and network
segmentation.
Testing and Development: Virtualization is widely used for testing and development
purposes, as it allows for the creation of isolated environments for testing new
software or configurations without affecting production systems.
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Cloud Computing: Virtualization is the foundation of cloud computing, enabling the
provisioning and management of virtual resources on-demand through a cloud provider.
Improved resource utilization: VMware can help organizations to make better use
of their existing hardware resources. By consolidating multiple servers onto a single
physical machine, organizations can ensure that all of their hardware resources are
being used efficiently.
Simplified disaster recovery: VMware can make it easier to recover from disasters,
such as natural disasters or power outages. By using VMware, organizations can
easily back up and restore their virtual machines, which can help to minimize
downtime in the event of a disaster.
Enhanced security: VMware offers a number of security features that can help to
protect organizations from unauthorized access, malware, and other threats. These
features include role-based access control (RBAC), network segmentation, and
vShield Endpoint.
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4. What is hypervisor and supervisor?
A hypervisor, also known as a Virtual Machine Monitor (VMM), is a layer of
software that sits between the hardware and the operating system. It allows
multiple operating systems to run on the same physical machine, each in its own
isolated virtual machine (VM).
The hypervisor is responsible for allocating hardware resources to each VM,
such as CPU, memory, storage, and network bandwidth. It also handles the
communication between the VMs and the hardware.
Supervisor
In summary, a hypervisor is a layer of software that sits between the hardware and the
operating system, while a supervisor is the core of an operating system. Both types of
software manage hardware resources, but a hypervisor is specifically designed for
managing hardware resources for multiple virtual machines.
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5. Installation and Creation of Virtual Machines
This option gives you more control over the configuration of your virtual machine.
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Step 5: Select the I will install the operating system later option and
click Next.
This option allows you to install the guest operating system at a later time.
Step 6: Select the type and version of the guest operating system you
want to install.
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Step 7: Give your virtual machine a name and select a location to store
it.
Enter a name for your virtual machine and select a location to store the virtual
machine files.
Step 8: Select the size and type of virtual disk you want to create.
The virtual disk is where the guest operating system and files will be stored. Select
the size and type of virtual disk that you need.
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Step 9: Ready to create Virtual Machine (Customize Hardware)
Memory: Increase or decrease the amount of memory allocated to the virtual machine.
Processors: Increase or decrease the number of processors allocated to the virtual
machine.
Hard disk: Add, remove, or modify virtual hard disks.
Network adapter: Add, remove, or modify network adapters.
CD/DVD drive: Add or remove a CD/DVD drive.
USB controller: Add or remove a USB controller.
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Step 10: Review your settings and click Finish to create your virtual
machine.
Once you have reviewed your settings, click Finish to create your virtual machine.
Once your virtual machine has been created, you can power it on and install the
guest operating system of your choice.
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Figure 5.10 last Installation of Linux Operating System
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