Learning Vmware Workstation Pro for Windows: Volume 2: Implementing and Managing Vmware's Desktop Hypervisor Solution

VMware Workstation is a software solution that provides a type-2 hypervisor, or desktop hypervisor, that runs on x64 Windows and Linux-based operating systems. It enables users to create and run virtual machines, containers, and Kubernetes clusters simultaneously on their physical device without having to reformat or dual boot the underlying device. There are several use cases for VMware Workstation. For IT pros, it allows them to test applications and operating system builds, as well as enable remote control of vSphere datacenter infrastructure. Developers can run multiple different operating systems or different versions of operating systems on a single device giving them the platform flexibility to test, develop, and troubleshoot applications cost-effectively. Finally, for the greater workforce, VMware Workstation can enable BYOD device initiatives allowing employees to run a full corporate environment on their device without having to delete or reformat it. Learning VMware Workstation for Windows – Part 2 provides the reader with a practical, step-by-step guide to creating and managing virtual machines using VMware Workstation, starting with an overview of hypervisors and desktop hypervisors. Next, it talks about each of the resources, such as CPU, memory, and networking, and how these are configured in a virtual environment. After that, it demonstrates the installation of VMware Workstation, configuration, and then building and managing different virtual machines running on different operating systems such as ChromeOS, and Linux, and building an ESXi lab environment. Towards the end, readers will learn how to use command line tools, such as the REST API, and vmrun, before going on to discuss upgrading and troubleshooting your VMware Workstation environment. By the end of this book, readers will have full knowledge of VMware Workstation Pro. This book is a continuation of " Learning VMware Workstation for Windows – Part 1 " where readers learn how to build and manage different virtual machines running on different operating systems and build an ESXi lab environment with VMware Workstation. You Will: Learn how to run containers on VMware workstation Understand how to use the command line to configure and control Workstation Pro and virtual machines Practice the use of REST API for Workstation Pro This book is for: Developers, IT professionals, VMware certified professionals both remote and Bring your own device (BYOD). Contents About the Author Introduction Chapter 1: Working with Containers What Is a Container? Getting Started with the vctl Command What Is the vctl Command vctl Command Prerequisites Setting Up and Managing a Container Runtime Updating the CRX VM and Kubernetes Node Configuration vctl Commands The build Command build Command Options The completion Command Bash Zsh Fish PowerShell The create Command create Command Options The describe Command The exec Command exec Command Options The execvm Command execvm Command Options The help Command The images Command images Command Options The inspect Command The kind Command The login Command login Command Options The logout Command The ps Command ps Command Options The pull Command pull Command Options The push Command push Command Options The rm Command rm Command Options The rmi Command rmi Command Options The run Command run Command Options The start Command start Command Options The stop Command The system Command system Commands The tag Command tag Command Options The version Command The volume Command Summary Chapter 2: Using the vmware Command vmware Command Syntax Command Options Show Program Version Powering on a Virtual Machine Powering on a Virtual Machine in Full Screen Start Virtual Machine in Paused Mode Close a Virtual Machine on Power Off Set a Virtual Machine Variable Open a New Window Launch in Full Screen Mode Console Connections Display the Command Options Shortcut Example Summary Chapter 3: Using the vmrun Command How to Use the vmrun Command Running Authentication Flag Commands Guest OS Commands Power Commands Snapshot Commands Host Network Commands General Commands Summary Chapter 4: VMware Workstation Pro REST API What Is the REST API? REST API Standard Commands Workstation Pro API Categories Setting Up the REST API Connecting to the API Service Configuring HTTP API Access Workstation Pro API Explorer Configuring HTTPS API Access Configuring API Calls Host Network Management API Calls GET Commands Return Virtual Networks Configuration DHCP Service MAC to IP Settings Port Forwardings PUT Commands Update MAC to IP Bindings Update Port Forwarding POST Commands Create a New Host Virtual Network DELETE Commands Delete Port Forwarding Virtual Machine Management GET Commands List VM IDs and Paths VM Setting Information VM Configuration Parameters VM Restriction Information PUT Commands Update VM Settings Update VM Configuration Parameters POST Commands Create a Copy of a VM Register VM in the library DELETE Command Delete a VM VM Network Adapter Management GET Commands VM IP Address VM Network Adapters VM IP Stack NIC Configuration PUT Commands Update VM Network Adapter POST Commands Create a Network Adapter DELETE Commands Delete a VM Network Adapter VM Power Management GET Commands VM Power State PUT Commands Change VM Power State VM Shared Folders Management GET Commands List the Shared Folders PUT Commands Update VM Shared Mounted Folder POST Commands Mount a New Shared Folder DELETE Commands Delete a Shared Folder Summary Chapter 5: Support and Troubleshooting Running the Support Script Gathering Debugging Information from a VM Gathering Debugging Information for the Host Run the Support Script from a Command Prompt Register and Create a Support Request Troubleshooting VM Performance Issues Other Support Sources Summary Chapter 6: Workstation Player What Is a Workstation Player? Workstation Player Requirements Downloading Workstation Player Installing Workstation Player Workstation Player User Interface Creating a New Virtual Machine Adding an Existing Virtual Machine Managing an Existing Virtual Machine Summary Chapter 7: Creating Alternative OS VMs Building an Ubuntu Virtual Machine Building a Proxmox Virtual Machine Installing VMware Tools for Proxmox Summary Chapter 8: Unattended Installation Installing Workstation Pro Using the Command Line Prerequisites Uninstalling Using the Command Line Command Line Switch Options Extracting the MSI File for Installation Summary Chapter 9: What’s New Workstation Pro Releases Workstation Pro 17.0.2 Workstation Pro 17.5 Workstation Pro 17.5.1 Workstation Pro 17.5.2 Broadcom Ownership Summary