Transcript VMware Server: Virtual PC Basics

VMware® Server
Virtual PC Basics
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NDG Customer Support
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Kaan Uzun, NDG Support Manager
Email: [email protected]
Customers Receive
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Software Upgrades
Bug Fixes
Install Questions / Technical Support
VMware support for NETLAB+ pods
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Host setup and virtual machine install
Allocation for NETLAB+ pods
NETLAB+® Concept
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Remote Lab Solution
Classroom Lecture Tool
7x24 World Wide Web Lab Access
Remote PC Support (2005)
Lab & Account Management
Assessment & Data Collection
Custom Topology & Lab Design
What is a Virtual Machine (VM)
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Software on host instead of physical hardware
Hardware resources allocated from the physical host
Virtual Machines
Win XP
Linux
VMware
Host
VMware Server
Windows Server 2003
CPU
Memory
Disk
NIC
Download VMware Server (Free)
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http://www.vmware.com/download/server/
Register for S/N (Free)
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Make sure to write down Serial Number (not emailed)
Benefits & Usage for Academies
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Benefits of VMware Server and Virtual Machines (VM)
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Free Virtualization: http://www.vmware.com/products/server/
Revert Snapshot: return PC to clean state for next student’s lab time
Users can have administrative privileges on a VM
Additional Benefits with NETLAB+®
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Integrates with VMware API to provide VM automation for labs
Users may Power On/Off, Revert (scrub) a VM from web interface
Technical Support available
Academy Example
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VMnet: virtual switch that can interconnect 1 or more virtual adapters
VMnet’s can connect to one real adapter or VLAN interface on host
Virtual Machines
PCID=12
WinXP
PCID=15
Linux
Virtual Adapter
Real Adapter
VMnet5
VMnet7
PCID=7
WinXP
VMware GSX
Host
Academy Example (cont.)
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Virtual network interfaces on a VM can be tied to real networks in lab
exercises (requires 802.1q NIC on the VMware server)
Virtual Adapter
Virtual Machines
PC_1
Intel 802.1q NIC
IS_1
802.1q Trunk
Any Reserved Port
VMnet3
VLAN 152
VMnet5
VLAN 156
Control Switch
BB
VMnet4
PC_2
IS_2
VLAN 155
VMware GSX
Host
VLAN 152
R1
VLAN 150
VLAN 156
RBB
VLAN 153
VLAN 155
R2
NETLAB Academy Edition®
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Access to VM is proxied through NETLAB & VMware servers (simple
web interface with built-in viewer based on Java; only 2 TCP ports)
POD
NETLAB+
Remote PC
Java Viewer
E0
VMware
Host
E0
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VM1
VM2
VM3
VNC 5901
VNC 5902
E0
VM4
VNC 5903 VNC 5904
VMware Server
Windows Server 2003
OUTSIDE
INTERFACE
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NETLAB
TCP 23
VNC PROXY
INSIDE
INTERFACE
TCP 902
TCP 59XX
VNC (keyboard + video + mouse)
CONTROL
PLANE
API (status, on, off, revert)
Minimum Host Requirements
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http://www.vmware.com/pdf/server_admin_manual.pdf (page 5)
4 VM’s concurrently running per processor (recommended max)
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Standard x86 based server with up to 16 processors
733MHz or faster compatible x86 processor (Intel or AMD; see above guide)
Memory: 512MB (min. for host); add memory for each guest O/S installed
Memory: 64MB max for hosts that support large memory
Hard Disk: 200-250MB free disk space (min. for host)
Hard Disk: additional space required for each guest O/S with applications
NIC: Static IP address for your host machine (recommended)
Ability to install a wide variety of guest O/S’s and applications
VMware Host Example (NETLAB AE)
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http://www.netdevgroup.com/ae/vmware.htm
VMware Host Requirement Tips
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DO NOT Over-Cycle a single VMware Host
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DO NOT Over-Allocate Memory and Disk Space
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4 VM’s running concurrently per single-core processor
Dual-Core Processor recommended
Plan ahead and divide host resources evenly
DO NOT Over-Build a single VMware Host
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Spread resources over multiple VMware Hosts
VMnet limitation (10 VMnet’s per Windows host)
Installing VMware Server
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An installation wizard will guide you through the product installation
Custom Setup: removing VMware Management Interface (overhead)
VMware Server Console
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Centralized management with the ability to run several VM’s
simultaneously
Creating Virtual Machines
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Step-by-step wizard for easy installation
Virtual Machine Configuration
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Custom has more flexibility (set memory and access rights)
Select Guest O/S
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Variety of O/S’s running on same host
Naming Convention
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Choose VM name carefully (renaming VM later may not succeed)
Examples:
1) POD_x PC_y
2) Server_x VM_y
Allowing Access to VM
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Allow all users to see and use a VM (instead of private to creator)
Options for Running VM
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File system permissions of VM will be Local system
Virtual Processor Options
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One processor recommended on VM’s
Memory for VM
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Recommendations for Minimum/Optimum/Maximum
Virtual Networking Options
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“Use bridged networking” to bind VM’s VLAN to VMnet
Create New Virtual Disk
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Create a new .vmdk partition (Virtual Machine Disk Format)
Virtual Disk Capacity
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Allow virtual disk to dynamically grow (set the maximum capacity)
Finish VM
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Do not change the .vmdk filename (no value add)
VM Console
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Use console to boot virtual machine and install guest O/S (CD-ROM)
Virtual CD-ROM
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Shared from host (disable so VM’s will not fight for same resource)
You may point to an ISO file to boot or run an application (or O/S)
VM Snapshots
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Always save your work often (especially in early stages)
Before and after (Windows Security Pack installations)
Installing VM Tools
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The equivalent of Virtual Machine Drivers (required)
Installing VM Tools
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Each VM needs these drivers installed for enhanced functionality
Copying VM’s
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There is no clone button (but you can copy VMDK hard drive file)
Create a new VM with same properties (proper Windows licensing)
VM Copy Steps
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Create one good virtual machine with guest O/S and VM Tools
Use VM Wizard to create a new VM (make sure to use same hard
drive partitioning size/scheme)
Instead of installing new VM guest O/S and VM Tools, you can use
the VMDK file in previous VM directory
Make sure to copy / paste (do not cut, move or use existing VMDK for
new VM)
You will want to change new VM’s guest O/S computer name
Creating VLAN Adapters
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Intel Advanced Network Services Protocol (driver for Intel based NIC)
Be sure to uncheck TCP/IP and Client for MSN for each VLAN
VM Network Connection
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Choose Custom Specific VMnet (10 available for Windows hosts)
Binding VLAN to VMnet
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Bind VLAN adapter to custom VMnet using Virtual Network Editor
Adding Virtual Hardware
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Adding a USB controller is simple (Windows 2003 recommended)
VM support for USB 1.1 (disable USB 2.0 from host BIOS)
Install USB drivers on VM’s
USB Applications
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Wireless USB Adapter (Linksys WUSBF54G and WUSB54GC)
NETLAB+ & VMware API
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NETLAB user on Windows host (used to control VM via API)
Directory Permission for API User
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NETLAB user must have full access to Virtual Machines <dir>
VM Screen Resolution
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32-bit color, 800x600 recommended (1024x768 supported in viewer)
VM System Properties
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Set Visual Effects for best performance (enhanced experience)
VMX Configuration File
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Adding VNC support (Remove Java Viewer has built-in client)
Take A Final Snapshot
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Adjust Snapshot setting (Ask me) and save the final copy
NETLAB AE PODS
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NETLAB AE pods that support VM’s (2 custom pods of your choice)