Using Virtualization in the Classroom.ppt

Networking Modes (cont’d) Network Address Translation (NAT)/Shared Networking VM ‘shares’ IP address with host computer Host computer acts like router/firewall VM can access other computers on the network including the Internet Other computers cannot access the VM directly More secure configuration than bridged Won’t work if the VM is to be a server Networking Modes (cont’d) Local/Host only networking VMs can communicate with only other VMs (Virtual PC) or other VMs and the host PC (VMWare) No communication with other physical computers or the Internet Ideal for doing activities that might interfere with the classroom network Networking Modes (cont’d) No network connection Most secure configuration Best when no interaction with other computers, including the host, is desired VMWare/Virtual PC Comparison VMWare Workstation Pros Better Linux support USB device support Multi-CPU support VM Teams Snapshots Better guest OS documentation VMWare Workstation Cons $189 license without membership More features mean more complex user interface VMWare/Virtual PC Comparison (cont’d) Virtual PC Pros Free to download – no membership required Simple user interface Virtual PC Cons Skimpy documentation No USB device support Fewer advanced features Web Links VMWare Academic program /partners/academic Virtual PC /windows/products/winfamily/virtualpc/ Comparison VMWare/Virtual PC http://www.petri.co.il/virtual_vmware_virtualpc_compared.htm Comparison VMWare/Virtual PC/Parallels/VirtualBox /archive/index.php/t-168825.html The End Thanks for coming! * * * Using Virtualization in the Classroom Using Virtualization in the ClassroomSession Objectives Define virtualization Compare major virtualization programs Define virtualization terminology Discuss virtualization benefits List requirements of virtualization Demonstrate the use of virtualization What is Virtualization? Allows multiple operating systems to run on the same physical computer at the same time A software environment that