I work with VMware and want to learn more at home but only have an iMac at home. Can i run a free download of VMware on OSX and install virtual windows desktops and servers or do i need to install bootcamp and windows XP/Server then VMWAre?
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Vmware on a iMAC running OSX?
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You can run VM on an iMAC, easily. I don't think it's free though.Originally posted by NetwkSupport View PostI work with VMware and want to learn more at home but only have an iMac at home. Can i run a free download of VMware on OSX and install virtual windows desktops and servers or do i need to install bootcamp and windows XP/Server then VMWAre?"If you can read this, thank a teacher....and since it's in English, thank a soldier" -
VMware Fusion - it's not free, but it's cheap.And the lord said unto John; "come forth and receive eternal life." But John came fifth and won a toaster.Comment
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£48 from Apple, bought it at the weekend.Originally posted by b0redom View PostVMware Fusion - it's not free, but it's cheap.Comment
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Bear in mind that you are probably wanting to get to know VMware ESX. I think you are talking about VMware workstation which is a completely different kettle of fish. You can install ESX on VMware workstation, here is a link on how to do that
http://www.virtualization.info/2007/...on-vmware.html
the www.xtravirt.com site has a document on how to install vSPhere 4 on VMware workstation but I cant find the link - I'll let you google it.Comment
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