Cloud and Virtualization Concepts

Lab 1: Create a Virtual Machine

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Contents
Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 3
Objectives............................................................................................................................ 3
Lab Topology....................................................................................................................... 4
Lab Settings ......................................................................................................................... 5
1 Build a Virtual Machine with the Workstation Wizard............................................... 6
2 Adjust the Virtual Machine Hardware Settings ........................................................ 25

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Introduction

In this lab, Cloud and Virtualization Concepts Lab 1: Create a Virtual Machine, we use
VMware Workstation to create a virtual machine using a downloaded ISO of Lubuntu
Linux. We will work through the various hardware settings that you will need to set prior
to your installation.

Once the operating system is installed, we will make adjustments to the virtual machine
hardware.

Objectives

 Create a virtual machine

 Install Linux Lubuntu operating system on the new virtual machine
 Modify virtual hardware settings

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Lab Topology

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Lab Settings
The information in the table below will be needed in order to complete the lab. The task
sections below provide details on the use of this information.

Virtual Machine IP Address Account Password

(if needed) (if needed)

Workstation 192.168.14.1 sysadmin Train1ng$

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1 Build a Virtual Machine with the Workstation Wizard

Create and configure a Linux-based operating system as a virtual machine. In this task,
you will become familiar with how to deploy and install a virtual machine from an ISO
image file, along with identifying and making modifications to multiple virtualized
hardware specifications.

1. Open the VMware Workstation application. On the desktop, double-click the

VMware Workstation icon. Wait a few seconds for the program to load.

2. In the VMware Workstation window, click the File tab and then select New
Virtual Machine from the dropdown menu.

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3. Select a VM configuration method. Choose the Typical (recommended) option

underneath Virtual Machine Configuration. Click Next.

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4. To install the guest operating system using an ISO image, select Use ISO image
and then click the Browse button.

An ISO image is a file version of an optical disk. Many software

distributions that are used to boot up machines, such as operating
systems, are available for download in .iso format, which can then be
written to a physical disk.

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5. In the Browse for CD/DVD Image File window, select Desktop from the left pane,
then select the ISO image file lubuntu-16.04.2-desktop-amd64.iso on the right.
This is the file the operating system will be installed from. Click Open.

6. The ISO file path should be displayed in the box under the Use ISO image: option.
Click Next.

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7. On the Select a Guest Operating System step, select Linux and leave the default
selection of Ubuntu. Click Next.

Remember that the guest operating system is the virtual machine’s

operating system (OS).

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8. On the Name the Virtual Machine step, type My Lubuntu in the Name field. Leave
the default location configured to /home/sysadmin/vmware/My Lubuntu and
then click Next.

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9. On the Specify Disk Capacity window, select Split virtual disk into multiple files.
Notice that the benefit and disadvantage of using a split disk is noted below the
option. Click Next.

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10. Customize the VM’s hardware. Click the Customize Hardware button on the
Ready to Create a Virtual Machine step.

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11. In the Virtual Machine Settings window, select Processors underneath the Device
column. In the right pane, verify that the Number of processors setting is set to 1
and Number of cores per processor is set to 1.

12. Select New CD/DVD (SATA) as the next device. In the right pane, verify that
Device Status is set to Connect at power on.

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13. Select Network Adapter. In the right pane, verify that Device Status is set to
Connect at power on. Verify that NAT: Used to share the host’s IP address is
selected under Network Connection.

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14. Remove the printer from the VM’s hardware devices. Select Printer from the
Devices column and click the Remove button.

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15. Select Display, followed by selecting the Use host settings for monitors radio
button. Under Graphics Memory, set the maximum amount of guest memory to
512 MB. Uncheck the checkbox for Accelerate 3D graphics. Once finished, click
the Close button to save the configuration, close Virtual Machine Settings, and
return to the New Virtual Machine Wizard window.

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16. Back on the Ready to Create Virtual Machine window, verify that the machine is
set to automatically power on after creation and click Finish.

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17. Notice a new window appears, check the checkbox for Don’t show this page
again and click Close to exit the New Virtual Machine Wizard.

If a performance warning appears, select Never show this hint

again and click OK to continue.

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18. The virtual machine will begin to initialize. Notice the Language appears within
the VM console viewer, click once anywhere on the VM console and use the
arrow keys followed by the Enter key to select English.

19. Use the arrow keys to select Install Lubuntu followed by clicking the Enter key.

If you missed the screen above due to the timer, you will be
automatically brought to the Lubuntu desktop running as a live CD.
Double-click the Install Lubuntu icon on the desktop to continue.

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20. On the Welcome screen of the Lubuntu installation, verify that English is selected
as a language and click Continue.

21. On the Preparing to Install Lubuntu screen, click Continue without selecting
additional options.

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22. On the Installation Type screen, verify that the Erase disk and install Lubuntu
option is selected and then click Install Now.

23. A warning window summarizing the changes being written to the disk will
appear; click the Continue button.

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24. Select the New York time zone, click Continue.

25. On the Keyboard Layout screen, verify that the English (US) option is chosen and
click Continue.

If you are unable to see the “Continue” button, try moving the Install
window to the left on the VM console by clicking/holding the title bar.

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26. On the next screen, in the Your name text field, type guest1. In the Pick a
username field, type guest1. In the Choose a password text field, type the
password Train1ng$. Retype the password in the Confirm your password text
field. Select the option Log in automatically and click Continue. Allow the system
a few minutes to install.

27. Leave the installation window open to continue with the next task. The
installation should take about 7 minutes to complete.

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2 Adjust the Virtual Machine Hardware Settings

Follow up with a post-installation procedure. In this task, you will learn how to detach
the ISO used to install an operating system and how to finalize any hardware
configurations.

1. After installation is complete, click the Restart Now button.

2. Right-click on the My Lubuntu tab and navigate to Removable Devices >
CD/DVD (SATA) > Settings.

If you are unable to retrieve your mouse pointer outside of the VM

console, press CTRL+ALT at the same time and move the mouse
pointer outside of the VM console interface. This will allow you to
interact with the Workstation system again that is running the
VMware Workstation application.

This inconvenience is largely due to not having VMware Tools

running, at this point in time, on the new virtual machine.

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3. On the Virtual Machine Settings window, under Device Status on the right, verify
that both Connect at Power on and Connected options are unchecked. Under
Connection, select the Use a physical drive: option set to Auto detect. Click
Save.

If prompted with a question regarding the unlocking of the CD-ROM,

click Yes to continue.

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4. Change focus to the VM console and click anywhere within the console to
interact with the VM. Press the Enter key to boot the operating system.

If presented with performance warnings, click OK to continue.

5. Right-click on the My Lubuntu tab and select Settings.

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6. On the Hardware tab, select CD/DVD (SATA). Under Device Status on the right,
verify that both Connect at Power on and Connected options are unchecked.
Click Save.

7. When the virtual machine boots, notice the window that appears. Click Close.

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8. In the virtual machine console, on the bottom toolbar, click the Start Menu icon
and select Logout.

9. Power off the My Lubuntu VM by choosing the Shutdown option.

If prompted with a question regarding VMware Tools, check the

checkbox for Never show this hint again and click OK.

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10. Adjust the My Lubuntu VM hardware settings. Right-click the My Lubuntu tab
and select Settings.

11. Under Device, select the Sound Card. Click the Remove button.

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12. Under Device, select USB Controller. On the right, under Connections, change
the USB Compatibility to 2.0.

13. Under Device, select the Display. On the right, under 3D Graphics, verify that
Accelerate 3D Graphics is unchecked. Click Save.

14. Review the Devices to verify that the changes have been saved and that the
sound card has been removed from the VM’s hardware.
15. The lab is now complete; you may end the reservation.

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