VMware Player

As we use VMware virtual machines for the exercises in the course, student computers need to have the latest version of VMware Player installed and working before the start of class.

Windows

VMware Player for Windows can be downloaded for free from http://www.vmware.com/support/download-player.html.

Once the latest Windows VMware Player has been download and installed, if you find that VMware Player does not allow you to open 64-bit virtual machine images, it may be that Virtualization Technology (required by VMware Player) is not turned on in BIOS. The steps for turning Virtualization Technology on in BIOS vary, depending on the computer manufacturer. (You may want to google enable virtualization technology for detail.) For example, the sequence might be: restart the computer and hold down the F10 key while it is booting, then press Escape, then choose System Configuration, then Device Configurations, then Virtualization Technology, then change the value to enable, then Save.

Macintosh

VMware does not have a separate VMware Player for the Macintosh. However, VMware Fusion, which is VMware's product for the Macintosh, can be used. VMware Fusion is available online for purchase or as a 30-day trial.

Linux

VMware Player for Linux can be downloaded for free from http://www.vmware.com/support/download-player.html.