Workshop: Intro to Virtualization with Daniel Lowrie

Module 1 – What is Virtualization (20-30 min)

• What is virtualization?
• Types of virtualization
  • Type-I
  • Type-II
• How can I get hands-on with Virtualization?
  • Type-I Hypervisor Vendors
  • Type-2 Hypervisor Vendors

Module 2 – VMWare Workstation Pro (30-45min)

• VMWare Workstation Pro Overview
• Downloading the Installer
• Install VMWare Workstation
• Exploring the Interface

Module 3 – Creating a Virtual Machine (20-30 min)

• Obtaining Installation Media
• Preparing for Install with the ‘New VM’ Wizard
• Install the OS
• Post-Install Steps

Module 4 – Importing and Exporting Virtual Machines (20-30 min)

• Importing a Virtual Machine
• Exporting a Virtual Machine

Module 5 – Snapshots and Cloning (20-30 min)

• Cloning a Virtual Machine
• Using Snapshots
  • Taking Snapshots
  • Reverting

Module 6 – VMWare Workstation Pro Virtual Networking (30-45 min)

• The Virtual Network Editor
• Configuring Virtual Networks
• Working with Custom Virtual Networks