install documentation for vmware on mac os x

#INSTALL DOCUMENTATION FOR VMWARE ON MAC OS X MAC OS X#
#INSTALL DOCUMENTATION FOR VMWARE ON MAC OS X INSTALL#

#INSTALL DOCUMENTATION FOR VMWARE ON MAC OS X INSTALL#

While we have tested the install process, there is an infinite number of possible system configurations, and some may cause problems.

Before beginning any installation, IS&T recommends you have a current and complete backup of your existing system. VMWare's Workstation Documentation List.Review the appropriate Release Notes and Getting Started Guide for VMWare for Known Issues and System Requirements.Each virtual installation is considered a separate computer requiring an individual license. Red Hat permits Enterprise Linux licensing on VMware.Review the Microsoft Campus Agreement at MIT to determine your eligibility. In most cases, Microsoft Campus Agreement licenses allow up to four virtual instance installations. Microsoft permits Windows licensing on VMware.Virtualization is not available or vendor supported for retired most OS versions.

#INSTALL DOCUMENTATION FOR VMWARE ON MAC OS X MAC OS X#

Mac OS X Server's license does allow for virtualization on Apple-labeled hardware. Apple will allow users to run up to two additional instances of an Apple operating system on the same machine without a need for extra licenses.Review your licenses for additional information. OS Licensing Overview: Note: This information is not comprehensive. Be aware that some vendors may have licensing restrictions related to virtual machines. You are responsible for ensuring that all software (applications and operating systems) you run on your virtual machines are licensed to run on those virtual machines. Review VMware's online compatibility guide for a comprehensive list of available systems/virtual machine combinations.

Virtual machines not created by VMware (converted from other virtualization systems) and PXE Installs with VMware are not supported or recommended by IS&T. The IS&T Vmware project team is currently reviewing these issues and may offer Athena guest operating system support in the future if they are resolved. There are several known issues in the areas of networking, licensing, authentication, and time synchronization. IS&T supports installation of Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux as guest operating systems on VMware Fusion and Workstation.Īthena guest operating systems are technically possible, but not yet recommended or supported by IS&T. A guest operating system is an operating system installed on a host machine (a physical machine) and run virtually on VMware.

Install documentation for vmware on mac os x