Specifications

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Installing VMware Tools in a NetWare Virtual Machine ________________74
Executing Scripts When the Virtual Machine’s Power State Changes ________76
Issues to Consider ____________________________________________77
Configuring VMware Tools ________________________________________78
Configuring VMware Tools in a Windows Virtual Machine ______________78
Configuring VMware Tools in a Linux or FreeBSD Virtual Machine ________82
Configuring VMware Tools in a NetWare Virtual Machine ______________85
About the VMware Tools Service ___________________________________90
Synchronizing the Time in the Guest
with the Host Operating System _________________________________91
Executing Commands After You Power Off or Reset
a Virtual Machine _____________________________________________92
Passing a String from the Host Operating System
to the Guest Operating System __________________________________92
Passing Information Between the Guest Operating System
and a VMware Scripting API Script ________________________________94
Running Virtual Machines ______________________________________ 95
Overview of the VMware Virtual Machine Console Window ______________97
Using the Home Tab __________________________________________98
Using Tabs _________________________________________________102
Configuring a Virtual Machine __________________________________103
Using the Virtual Machine Inventory _____________________________103
Displaying Hints _____________________________________________ 104
Checking the Status of VMware Tools ____________________________104
Creating a Screen Shot of a Virtual Machine _______________________105
Connecting to Virtual Machines and GSX Server Hosts _________________106
Connecting to a Virtual Machine from a Windows Host or Client _______107
Connecting to a Virtual Machine from a Linux Host or Client __________110
Connecting to a Virtual Machine
from the VMware Management Interface _________________________111
Connecting to a Different GSX Server Host ________________________112
Connecting to Older GSX Server and ESX Server Systems
and Older Virtual Machines ____________________________________113
Changing the Power State of a Virtual Machine _______________________118
Using Power Options for Virtual Machines _________________________118
Suspending and Resuming Virtual Machines _______________________121
Shutting Down a Virtual Machine _______________________________121