Virtualization for Everyone

Virtualization for Everyone

by Sander van Vugt
Released April 2024
Publisher(s): Pearson
ISBN: 0135338697

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Video description

3 hours of video training

  • Learn virtualization options and solutions to run on your own laptop
  • Get started on virtualization products to create virtual machines using MacOS, Windows, or Linux using either VMware, VirtualBox, Hyper-V, KVM, or Proxmox
  • Get the latest info on advanced virtualization features like snapshots, VM clones, embedded virtualization, encrypted VMs as well as virtualization networks
  • Get step-by-step knowledge on how to install and set up a virtual machine

This course is an introduction to virtualization, which helps you to learn and develop new operating systems, no matter what you are running on your laptop/system. It covers what virtualizations are, the different types of virtualizations, and how virtualization is different from containerization and emulation. It covers topics on how to use either VMware Workstation or Fusion, VMware Fusion on MacOS Intel and MacOS ARM, Oracle VirtualBox, and Vagrant.

Included in the course is how to create a Linux virtual machine and a Windows virtual machine. Expert author and trainer Sander van Vugt shows in real-time how to create and set up the virtual machine, so you truly have practice while you learn.

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About the Instructor

Sander van Vugt has many years of experience working with, writing about, and teaching Linux and Open Source topics. He is the author of the best-selling Red Hat RHCSA Cert Guide and the Red Hat RHCSA Complete Video Course along with many other titles on topics that include RHCE, Bash, Kubernetes, Ansible, and more. Sander also works as a Linux instructor, teaching onsite and online classes for customers around the world.

Skill Level:

  • Beginner to Intermediate

Course requirement:

  • None

Who Should Take This Course:

  • Linux users
  • System administrators
  • Operating system students

About Pearson Video Training:

Pearson publishes expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. These professional and personal technology videos feature world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, Pearson IT Certification, Sams, and Que. Topics include: IT Certification, Network Security, Cisco Technology, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, and more. Learn more about Pearson Video training at http://www.informit.com/video.

Table of contents

  1. Introduction
    1. Virtualization for Everyone: Introduction
  2. Lesson 1: Understanding Virtualization
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 1.1 Understanding Virtualization
    3. 1.2 Type 1 Hypervisors versus Type 2 Hypervisors
    4. 1.3 Virtualization versus Containerization
    5. 1.4 Virtualization versus Emulation
    6. 1.5 Virtualization Products Overview
  3. Lesson 2: Using VMware Workstation or Fusion
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 2.1 Requirements for Using VMware Workstation / Fusion
    3. 2.2 VMware Workstation / Fusion Features
    4. 2.3 Differences between Player and Pro
  4. Lesson 3: Installation
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 3.1 VMware Fusion on MacOS Intel
    3. 3.2 VMware Fusion on MacOS ARM
    4. 3.3 VMware Workstation on Windows
    5. 3.4 VMware Workstation on Linux
    6. 3.5 Upgrading VMware Player to Pro
  5. Lesson 4: Creating Virtual Machines
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 4.1 Linux Virtual Machines
    3. 4.2 Windows Virtual Machines
    4. 4.3 VMware Tools
    5. 4.4 Using Host/Guest Filesystems
    6. 4.5 Managing VMware Virtual Machine Hardware
  6. Lesson 5: Using Hyper-V on Windows
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 5.1 Requirements for Using Hyper-V
    3. 5.2 Running Hyper-V
    4. 5.3 Using Quick Create to Create a Virtual Machine in Hyper-V
    5. 5.4 Creating a Custom Virtual Machine in Hyper-V
  7. Lesson 6: Using Oracle VirtualBox
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 6.1 Requirements for Using VirtualBox
    3. 6.2 VirtualBox on Windows
    4. 6.3 VirtualBox on Linux
    5. 6.4 VirtualBox on MacOS
    6. 6.5 Creating a Virtual Machine in VirtualBox
    7. 6.6 Managing VirtualBox VM Hardware
  8. Lesson 7: Using Vagrant
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 7.1 Understanding Vagrant
    3. 7.2 Vagrant on Windows
    4. 7.3 Vagrant on MacOS
    5. 7.4 Vagrant on Linux
    6. 7.5 Managing Virtual Machines with Vagrant
  9. Lesson 8: Using KVM
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 8.1 Requirements for Using KVM
    3. 8.2 KVM on Ubuntu
    4. 8.3 KVM on CentOS Stream
  10. Lesson 9: Other Options for Virtualization
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 9.1 The Parallels Desktop
    3. 9.2 VMware ESXi
    4. 9.3 Virtual Machines in Cloud
    5. 9.4 ProxMox
  11. Lesson 10: Advanced Virtualization Features
    1. Learning objectives
    2. 10.1 Snapshots
    3. 10.2 VM Clones
    4. 10.3 Nested Virtualization
    5. 10.4 Encrypted VMs
    6. 10.5 Virtual Networks
  12. Summary
    1. Virtualization for Everyone: Summary

Product information

  • Title: Virtualization for Everyone
  • Author(s): Sander van Vugt
  • Release date: April 2024
  • Publisher(s): Pearson
  • ISBN: 0135338697