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Appendix

Virtual Machine Instructions
for Selected Activities

All the activities in this topic can be completed on physical computers, but
several activities require two or more machines. Virtual machines are an excellent substitute for
multiple physical computers. In fact, virtual machines can be used in all activities except those
including the Hyper-V server role (Activities 2-14 through 2-17). Appendix D includes general
information about using virtualization software, and this appendix provides instructions for
using virtual machines with specific activities: 2-1, 2-7, and 2-11. There are few differences
between using virtual and physical machines, but the differences that do exist are specified here.
Reading Appendix D before performing these activities is highly recommended if you aren't
already familiar with virtualization.

If you use a different version of the virtualization software used to write
these activities, keep in mind that your screens and steps might differ
slightly.

Activity 2-1: Installing Windows Server 2008
in VMware Workstation 6.5

Time Required: 30 minutes to more than an hour
Objective: Install Windows Server 2008.
Description: You're ready to install Windows Server 2008 on your client's new network. You
have verified the hardware configuration and have the installation DVD in hand. The server has
a single hard drive and all space is unallocated, so there's no need to change the BIOS boot order.
1. First, you must create the virtual machine. Start VMware Workstation. Click File from the
menu, point to New , and click Virtual Machine to start the New Virtual Machine Wizard.
Click Next in the welcome window.
2. In the Select the Appropriate Configuration window (see Figure C-1), verify that the Typical
option button is selected, and then click Next .

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