# '''What is a VM appliance?'''

#: A VM appliance is pre-configured, pre-packaged image of an operating systems or environment. This allows you to simply download these appliances and not have to worry about downloading iso images and burning CD's etc. for installing an OS. VM appliances are opened with the VMPlayer.

# '''How do I get VMWare Player and VM appliances?'''

#: To get started you will need to [http://www.vmware.com/download/player/download install the VMWare player.] To use other appliances simply download and unzip it to a folder on your hard drive and open it via the VMWare Player.

# '''Where can I find a listing of available VM appliances?'''

#: A detailed listing of available VM Appliances can be found at the [http://www.vmware.com/vmtn/appliances/directory/ Virtual Appliance Directory].