Title: Chapter 1: Understanding Virtualization
Course: WILLIS MC - ITNW1313 > Section: 1 Virtualization Background

Module Goals :

To master the basics of virtualization so that virtual machines may be used for all laboratory exercises in the course. The use of VMs allows students to do the work without endangering the setup of the host machines. The choice of virtualization platform depends on the host operating system the student is using. For most people this will be Windows.

Module Objectives:

• Create a virtual machine (VM) [CO2]

• Install operating systems (such as Windows,  Unix and Server) on a VM [CO1]

Software:

PC: VirtualBox, VM_Workstation, VM, Player

Macintosh: Parallels, Fusion, Virtual-box

Linux: VirtualBox

Resources:

How To Use VirtualBox - Complete Step by Step Tutorial
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Introduction to Virtualization
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Building a Virtual Lab with VirtualBox for Penetration Testing
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How to Use VMware Player
Link