Learning VMware Workstation for Windows: Implementing and Managing VMware’s Desktop Hypervisor Solution

Table of Contents
About the Author
About the Technical Reviewers
Introduction
Chapter 1: Introduction to Hypervisors
	What Is a Hypervisor?
		Type 1 Hypervisors
		Type 2 Hypervisors
	Containers
	Virtual Machines
	Different Types of Virtualization
		Hardware Virtualization
		Storage Virtualization
		Network Virtualization
		Server Virtualization
		Desktop Virtualization
		Application Virtualization
	Summary
Chapter 2: Introduction to VMware Workstation Pro
	A Brief History of VMware Workstation
		VMware Version 1.0
		VMware Version 2.0
		VMware Workstation 3.0
		VMware Workstation 4.0
		VMware Workstation 5.0
		VMware Workstation 6.0
		VMware Workstation 7.0
		VMware Workstation 8.0
		VMware Workstation 9.0
		VMware Workstation 10.0
		VMware Workstation 11
		VMware Workstation 12 Pro
		Workstation 14 Pro
		Workstation 15 Pro
		Workstation 16 Pro
	How Does VMware Workstation Work?
	Use Cases
		IT Administrators
		Developers
		Business Users
	Summary
Chapter 3: Configuring CPU Resources
	Understanding CPU Terminology
		Socket
		Physical Cores
		Threading, Hyperthreading, and Logical Processors
	What Is a Virtual CPU (vCPU)?
	CPU Hardware Acceleration
	Hyper-V Enabled Hosts
	Summary
Chapter 4: Configuring Storage Resources
	Virtual Hard Disks
		Virtual Hard Disk Formats
		Virtual Hard Disk Classifications
			Fixed Virtual Hard Disks
			Dynamic Virtual Hard Disks
			Differencing Virtual Hard Disks
		Virtual Hard Disk Advantages
		Backup and Restore
		Security and Privacy
		Portability
	Virtual Storage Controllers
		BusLogic Parallel
		LSI Logic Parallel
		LSI Logic SAS
		VMware Paravirtual SCSI
		Configuration of Storage Controllers and Storage Devices
	VMware Virtual Disk Files (VMDK)
		Disk Mode Settings
			Dependent
			Independent Persistent
			Independent Non-persistent
			Disk Mode Setting Use Case Examples
	Snapshots
	OVF Disk Format
	Summary
Chapter 5: Virtual Network Resources
	Virtual Networking Overview
		Virtual Switches
		Virtual Network Adapters
		Virtual DHCP Server
		NAT Device
	Network Configuration Options
		Bridged Networking
		NAT Configuration
		Host Only
	Network Condition Simulation
	Virtual Network Editor
	Adding a Network
	Summary
Chapter 6: Virtual Hardware
	Virtual Machine Hardware Versions
	Virtual Hardware Settings
		Memory
		Processors
		Hard Disks
		CD and DVD Drives
		Network Adapters
		USB Controllers
		Sound Cards
		Printer
		Display
	Summary
Chapter 7: Installing and Configuring VMware Workstation Pro
	Downloading the Software
		Downloading an Evaluation Version
		Download from VMware Customer Connect
		Purchasing Workstation Pro
	Host Requirements
		Host Operating System Requirements
		Supported Guest Operating Systems
		Hyper-V Enabled Host Requirements
			CPU Requirements
			Host Operating System Requirements
			3D Hardware Accelerated Graphics Requirements
				Hardware Requirements
				Software Requirements
	Installation Process
	Configuring Preferences
		Accessing the Preferences Menu
		Workspace Configuration Preferences
			Default Location for Virtual Machines
			Virtual Machines
			Privacy
		Input Configuration Preferences
			Keyboard and Mouse
			Cursor
		Hot Keys
		Display
			Autofit
			Full Screen
			Color Theme
			Graphics
			Menu and Toolbar
		Unity
		USB
		Updates
			Software Updates
			VMware Tools Updates
		Feedback
		Memory
			Reserved Memory
			Additional Memory
		Priority
			Default Process Priority
			Snapshots
		Devices
			Removable Media
			Virtual Printer
	Summary
Chapter 8: A Guided Tour of the UI
	Screen Layout
		Menu Bar
		Toolbar
		Library
		Virtual Machines Pane
	Summary
Chapter 9: Creating a Windows VMs
	Building a Windows 10 Virtual Machine
		What Gets Created As Part of a VM Build?
	Building a Windows 11 Virtual Machine
	Creating a Windows Server VM
	Creating a New VM Using an Existing Image
	Supported Windows Operating Systems
	Summary
Chapter 10: Configuring Virtual Machine Options
	Configuring Virtual Machine Options
		General
		Power
		Shared Folders
		Snapshots
		AutoProtect
		Guest Isolation
		Access Control
		VMware Tools
		VNC Connections
		Unity
		Appliance View
		Autologin
		Advanced
	Virtual Printer
	Adding New Hardware
		Hard Disk
		CD and DVD Drive
		Floppy Drive
		Network Adapter
		USB Controller
		Sound Card
		Parallel Port
		Serial Port
		Printer
		Generic SCSI Device
		Trusted Platform Module
	Summary
Chapter 11: Managing and Working with Existing Virtual Machines
	Configure Auto Start for Virtual Machines
	Snapshots
		Taking a Snapshot
		Snapshot Manager
	Export to OVF
	Cloning a Virtual Machine
	Changing the Hardware Compatibility Version
	Clean Up Disk
	Disabling Scoreboard Files
	Configuring MAC Addresses
	Deleting a Virtual Machine
	Connecting to VMware Infrastructure
		Connect to Server
	Downloading a Virtual Machine
	Uploading Virtual Machines
	Summary
Chapter 12: Installing VMware vSphere
	Planning the Installation
		Example CPU and Memory Requirements
		Network Requirements
	Building and Configuring the VM for VMware ESXi
		Configuring the Network
	Configuring the Virtual Machines
		Creating a Virtual Machine for ESXi
		Installing the VMware ESXi Software
		Installing VMware vCenter Server Software
	Summary
Chapter 13: Upgrading and Updating Workstation Pro
	Updating to a New Release
		Updating VMware Tools
	Upgrading to a New Version
		Performing the Upgrade
		Hardware Compatibility
	Summary
Index
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