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Integration Guide for New Dual-Core Intel
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6 Setup and Configuration of VMWare*
Workstation 5 Ver. 5.5 Windows Host
Outline of VMWare* Workstation 5.5 Installation
Here are the steps you’re going to perform to install the VMWare Workstation 5.5.
1. Graphic based coping files
2. Graphic based installation and configuration
Before you begin to install VMware* Workstation 5.5 on your system, be sure you have:
¾ A server system can support Intel® Virtualization Technology
¾ The installation CD or disks or files for your host operation system (in this case, Microsoft*
Windows* Server 2003 64-Bit Edition)
¾ Your VMWare* Workstation serial number. The serial number is included in the VMware
Workstation package or in the email message confirming your electronic distribution order.
The steps bellow describes an installation from a CD-ROM disc. If you downloaded the software, the steps
are the same except that you start from the directory where you saved the installer file you downloaded.
The filename is similar to VMware-Workstation-<xxxx>.exe, where <xxxx> is a series of numbers
representing the version and build numbers.
1. Log on to your Microsoft* Windows* Server 2003 64-Bit Edition host as a local administrator.
2. Insert VMware* Workstation 5 (Ver. 5.5) disk into your CD-ROM. You will be prompted a screen
with 3 options: Install/Run/Exit.
Click Install button to start the installation.