[virtualization] Forum Topics

The world of malware could be turned upon its head if the Blue Pill virtualization based rootkit due to be demonstrated at the [URL="http://syscan.org"]SyScan 06[/URL] Conference, Singapore, in a couple of weeks proves as undetectable as the security researcher who has created it claims. [URL="http://invisiblethings.org/"]Joanna Rutkowska[/URL] is a stealth malware …

I currently have a Compaq laptop with an external PS/2 keyboard and USB wireless mouse plugged into a VGA Acer monitor. But I am about to buy a Macbook with a glossy screen I don’t like so I would like to use a KVM switch if possible to have both …

Hi all. I want to set up a small array of linux servers on a couple computers I have.. I'd like to use virtualization software and set up 2-3 VM's on each computer. I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what software and OS to use i.e. …

Hi, We have a client who is looking to upgrade to a new Windows Server 2008 server. They currently run a Windows Server 2003 machine. We're trying to setup a virtual environment in order to do a practice migration from Windows Server 2003 OEM to Windows Server 2008. When we …

So I am installing various OS on my new iMac with the help of Fusion VMware. i sucessfully install Ubuntu using Fusion VMware and a mounted disk image of Ubuntu. The installation seems to have executed correctly since i can boot the virtual machine. However, since i am totally new …

What is virtualisation and is it really going to revolutionise IT management? It seems like everything is being virtualised these days. Even a cursory glance at their back-offices reveals that businesses are now operating in an increasingly virtual environment. Storage, servers, applications - nothing has to reside in a box …

A display box is popping up on my screeen sayiny im low on vitual memory what can I do to remedy this.

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When developing web report, many developers use VMware to simulate different operating systems on a same server. Then, they can realize cross-platform deployment and debug of web report. According to real application of web report, I will discuss three network setting ways of VMware with all of you. [B]Bridge way[/B] …

Hi guys, i want to set virtual memory to System Managed size option through wmi in vb.net. can any one tell me the class name to do this in wmi or wmi query to set system manageg size for virtual memroy?

I am trying to set up a virtual honeynet on my personal laptop (OS is Windows XP) using VMWare, but I'm a little lost as to how I should start...I know I want to use Snort for monitoring, and I have Fedora 8, Windows XP, and Windows Server 2003 ISO …

I did not find the perfect forum for this topic. Hence, I have posted this thread here in the windows servers forums. Please move it to the appropriate forums if there is any. Which virtualization technology is better? Hardware level or software level? My friend suggested me to go for …

Hi I am new to perl programming, and have hit a bit of a snag. I have been editing the ghettoshutdown script for my own devices. What it does so far is shutdown or suspend all virtual machines on a host (using vmware for virtualization), but it does not shut …

My name is Linda Cooper. I am a part time instructor at the Rowan-Cabarrus Community College in Concord, North Carolina. I teach networking and security courses, mostly through Cisco. We are trying to eliminate the need for using swap drives for each of the different classes that we teach and …

Hi all, Ive been asked to come up with a way to have a number of .ISO files stored on a central server (Windows Server 2003), which are then mounted via some form of virtual CD drive software. The idea is then that all the users connected to the network …

Hi I am going to make a virtual tour for my IST project at school. I am thinking perhaps an interactive cutscene of a guy skydiving, with ambient sounds. Does anyone know any good virtual tour software to use, which is very detailed and easy to use, as well as …

i have a dell poweredge 1950 server currently running linux redhat. i want to have 6 total instances of linux/centos running on this server. what is the best free vmware download that will suit my needs? i heard for freeware you can only use the windows version of vmware not …

Hi All, I am currently using Windows Vista ultimate as my primary (host) operating system. Due to a need to use legacy software I am running Windows XP Service Pack 3 as a guest operating system (by way of VMware Workstation 6 software). I have succesfully installed IIS into XP, …

Okay i need to install an OS on a system with no monitor. Is there any livecd that can be set to autostart SSH at boot?

hi guys am learning linux n there's something that i have realized. i installed a windows virtual machine in my linux pc. i came to realize that i can't access the usb devices on the virtual machine. pliz help....

I downloaded a backtrack ISO and burned it to DVD. When I boot my computer from it, I cannot get it to work with the wireless device in my laptop... I have an acer aspire 5000 series with a broadcom 802.11g network adapter... Anyways to make it run more smoothly …

I'm freaking out here. I installed VM Ware Server, downloaded it directly from the [URL="http://www.vmware.com/download/server/getserver.html"]VM location[/URL], after I rebooted, it locks at my login screen as soon as try to type anything (on the username OR password). I even tried on SafeMode.... anyone ever had this experience.

Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right place to post it, but... I have VMware Player (newest version) installed on linux host, the guest is Windows XP. When I switch to 'Unity Mode' something like this appears (link to image): [URL="http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/603/vmwareunitylinux.png"]http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/603/vmwareunitylinux.png[/URL] I can click it - nothing happens. …

hey i tried to restrict the cd rom access to the user by changing its status in gpo. but it is possible only upto drive(d) coz options are limited to d letter. we can restrict access to all drive at the same time. but it doesnt solve ma problem. i …

This recipe is designed to only highlight exceptions. Other screens and choices are either subjective or obvious. One of the biggest problems to overcome is with respect to file sharing. I like keeping my files on the mac with Ubuntu reading and changing them as required. * Insert DVD including …

i modified the thinclient OS PXES cfg file.NOw i want to create bootable disk of pxes.iso file so that i can mount in Virtual box and check whether it wirks properly.i first created a normal ISO using MAgic ISO.when i try to create a bootable disk using the same ISO …

Has anyone moved their SQL Server's into a virtual environment using VMware? If so, what has your experience been like? thanks, GM

Hmm, I was looking at the linux distros and I stumbled across Gos Space, which looks like a nice OS [url]http://www.thinkgos.com/products[/url] What do you think? I'm thinking of downloading it and putting it on vmware for testing.

OK, I am home and I am testing - creating an environment. I use COMCAST and have a LinkSys router. I live in the East coast of USA. OK, the HOST is a Windows XP running a VMWare version 1.0.1. I created a VM called VM-W2k3ent it's a windows 2003 …

How to make PXES thin client OS boot directly using RDP? PXES thin client OS is what i have.what i want is... i want to enter into RDP without going to the basic screen where it shows the Options.also i want my RDP settings set... i tried modifying the isolinux.cfg …

i am using fedora via vmware server. i never set the root password. now, i can't. all attempts to use sudo result in complaints that xxxx user is not in /etc/sudoers. cannot edit that file as no permissions. cannot set root password what to do?

Hi, we are considering to buy a VMware Virtual Center. We have two servers running VMware Standard edition. Do you believe it will be worth it? Or do we have to upgrade our VMware licenses to Enterprise before upgrading virtual center to make it worth it. I had just read …

Hi everyone, this may be very out of place, but I'm a marketing student interested in going into sales for an IT company after I graduate and was told that I definitely need to have technical understanding of key IT technologies. Further more, this is an area that I'm very …

Hi I am using to design flow to launch 3 Vmware images using queue. Can you please help me. I have just started. If you have links or help related to Vmware launching i.e. 3 images at a time. thanks in advance Regards, Mahesh

Is there any way to embed an application say nautilus or gedit in a webpage so i can access it remotley without having to use VNC? (Nautilus/Gedit are not the application in actually want to embed btw, just an example) Cheers

Hello net-gurus. I am in the quest for ultimate pxe-way of booting and installing OS-es. My idea is to find me a software that would act as a pxe server (along with DHCO and TFTP) and give me an option of serving various boot/install images. I've considered Widows server 2000/3/8, …

the title says itself... does anyone know or help on how to configure ubuntu guest os in a windows running machine. i'm using virtualbox in running the ubuntu os. any help is much appreciated... =D

Hi, Can any one tell what is VMWare and how it works

Hi guys, I have vm ware running a solaris 10 machine the host is a vista machine. I have a shared drive on the vista machine and would like to try and mount it in the solaris virtual machine. I have added both to the same private network on vistas …

Hi, I am fairly new to IT (i.e. graduate). I am looking to find out about virtualization and how it can be used etc... But i have no idea how it is implmentated or what use it would be? I currently work for an insurance brokers and the only servers …

I am trying to figure out what the IT industry needs from a service provider, that does or doesn’t already exist. My partner and I operate a relatively new company located in San Diego. We currently offer remote backup, and hosting… but that stuff seems so standard when you think …

I just installed VM Ware on my PC and installed Win Server 2003 as a virtual machine. Can I make my PC join the domain which i configured on my Win Server 2003 or I have to create another virtual machine on WIN XP?? Thanks, Adrian

Hey Folks, I was wondering, in terms of pricing of various virtualization offering, have you seen any visible trends. I guess pricing may be coming down from every vendor including VMWare - any thoughts - Thanks for helping us

Guys, can you please guide me, on how to make USB drives work on VM ware machine. DO i have to install any separate tools for that ?

Hey folks, I was wondering, how are your IT budgets till the end of the year and if you are able to get projects approved for funding, and what trick (if any) do you use to get projects funded. We are having tough time to get our projects off the …

I want to convert my windows xp desktop pc into a 3 monitor viewing station setup. Im not sure if just adding a hub and connecting additional monitors and mice will do the job. Im trying to accomplish the following: have 1 pc with windows xp connected to main monitor …

Hi, I have installed Ubuntu 7.04 in VMware. My host's OS is Win XP. How to enable/configure use of USB drives on it ? Please guide. Thank you.

Hi, I have tried installing CentOS 5.2 on my computer, which has 2 video adapters. First one is built-in (Trident and it is disabled in the BIOS), second one is the PCI NVidia FX 200 When I start the install process it tries to load the built-in adapter, when it …

1. How do I install Fedora OS in a VMware virtual machine? 2. I don't have IIS (win XP home). Do I need it if I'm going to use VMware server (to configure it)? 3. Is there a set of tools that I can install to configure VMware server WITHOUT …

I have a Dell running win XP and have files, etc that I don't want to loose. I heard about VMware Player that allows XP to be run as well as Linux and other OSs simultaneously. I have a need to be able to install RedHat Fedora on this machine …