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As mentioned above, you need to backup your VM image files for ALL of your virtual machines that you create in Seneca's computer labs via a USB key to restore and continue your virtual machine sessions in future lab sessions. You can also move a virtual machine created in a host to another host for VM Workstation. For example, you can move saved image files to your home computer to complete labs, etc. Students can download the license key for VM Workstation 12 - refer to the following link for details: [ link ]
:'''Perform the following StepsBacking Up VM to a USB Key:'''
:'''Backing Up VM to a USB KeyPerform the following Steps:'''
#Determine the location that contains your centos1 virtual machine files. Here are some common locations for various Operating Systems:
:'''Restoring a VM from a USB Key:'''
:'''Perform the following Steps:'''
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<li>Restore the archived file</li>
<li>Launch the other VMware Workstation.</li>
<li>Select '''File ''' -> '''Open ''' -> '''Browse ''' to select the VM image in the centos1 subdirectory and a file labelledlabeled: '''centos1.vmx.'''</li><li>When starting the VM, you need to respond to the system prompt to confirm that you moved the VM to another platform.<br><br></li><li>Proceed to Investigation 2 to obtain basic information from your newly installed Centos Host centos1 virtual machine.</li>
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