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=INVESTIGATION 1: CREATE AND INSTALL FIRST VIRTUAL MACHINE (centos1c7host)=
In this lab, you will learn how to install your Centos Full DVD as a virtual machine using the VMware application.
Make certain to record your observations of this install in the comparison chart for '''centos1c7host''' in your '''lab2 logbook'''.
===Part 1: Using VMware Workstation 12 to Create a New Virtual Machine (VM) ===
'''<u>centos1 c7host VM Details:</u>'''
*'''Name:''' centos1c7host
*'''Boot media / Installation:''' CentOS7 Full Install DVD
*'''Memory:''' 16GB
# Select the '''I will in<u>s</u>tall the operating system later''' option and click '''Next'''.
# In the next screen, select '''Linux''' as the '''Guest Operating System''', and '''CentOS 64-bit''' for the OS ''version'' and click '''Next'''.
# Enter '''centos1c7host''' for the ''<u>V</u>irtual machine name'' and note the location where the image will be stored on your Windows machine and click '''Next'''.
# Click '''Next''' to accept the default number of processors.
# In the following screen, change the Memory from ''1GB'' to '''2GB''' (i.e. '''2018 MB''') and click '''Next'''.
# Click Next to accept the default (i.e. SCSI for the virtual disk type.
# Change the Maximum Disk Size from ''20GB'' to '''40GB''' and click '''Next'''.
# Accept the default Disk File name (i.e. centos1c7host.vmdk) and click Next.
# Quickly review your VM settings in the final setup wizard dialog box and click '''Finish'''.
# You should now see your centos1 c7host VM appear in the main VMware Workstation window. In the left-hand-side, '''right-click''' on the '''centos1c7host''' VM under My Computer. In the context menu, select '''Settings'''. Your centos1 c7host Settings dialog box should appear.
# Click the '''options''' tab and then click the Advanced option at the bottom of the list. On the right-hand side, '''click''' the checkbox to enable the option to '''Boot with EFI instead of BIOS'''. Then click on the '''Hardware''' tab, and then select the '''CD/DV (IDE)''' device and select in the right-side select the radio button for the '''use ISO I<u>m</u>age file'''. Click the '''Browse''' button and specify the path of your downloaded Centos7 Full install DVD (most likely file is contained in your Downloads folder). When finished, click on the OK button.
# You will return to your centos1 c7host VM. Click the play button near the top to boot your centos1 c7host VM for the first time.
===Part 2: Install Centos on your Newly-Created VM ===
The next step is to perform a custom installation for your Centos7 virtual machine using the Centos7 Full DVD. Upon creation of your centos1 c7host virtual machine, The VMware Workstation application will automatically simulate a "boot" to allow you to complete the installation process to create the Centos7 operating system on that virtual machine.
'''Perform the following steps:'''
# Configure the following installation settings from the ''Install Summary Screen'':<br><br>
::<b>DATE & TIME:</b><ul><li>Click on the Map to select Toronto area (you may also select from the drop-down menu section)</li><li>Click the <b>DONE</b> button at the top-left corner to finish and return to the Installation Summary screen.</li></ul><br>
::<b>NETWORK & HOSTNAME:</b><ul><li>Select the default Ethernet connection and click the button on the top right-hand side to change the setting from <b>OFF</b> to <b>ON</b>.</li><li>At the bottom left-hand corner type the hostname: <b>centos1c7host</b> (all lowercase letters)</li><li>Review your settings, then click the <b>DONE</b> button at the top-left corner to finish and return to the Installation Summary screen.</li></ul><br>
::<b>SOFTWARE SELECTION:</b><ul><li>Select the software packages labelled: <b>Gnome Desktop</b></li><li>Click the <b>DONE</b> button at the top-left corner to finish and return to the Installation Summary screen.<br><br></li></ul>
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<li>Check that your partition settings are correct (you can ask your instructor or lab monitor to confirm), and then click '''Done''' (possibly '''<u>twice</u>''') in order to proceed<br><br></li>
<li>A Summary of Changes screen will appear to show the partitioning operations that will be created. Click the '''Accept Changes''' and click '''Begin Installation''' in the Installation Summary screen to proceed with the installation.</li>
<li>Start timing your '''centos1c7host''' virtual machine installation.</li>
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#The system should then graphically prompt the user to login with their regular user account. Click on your '''regular user account name''' and '''enter your regular user password'''.<br><br>
#The last phase of the installation process should now run:<ul><li>Confirm English as the default input source and click '''Next'''.</li><li>Skip the creation of online accounts by clicking '''Next'''.<li>Start using your installed Linux system by clicking '''Start Using CentOS Linux'''.</li></ul><br>
#Stop timing your installation and note the amount of time that your installation took to perform. Also take the time to fill in the centos1 c7host section of the installation comparison chart in your lab2 logbook.
#Open a web-browser and check to see if you can connect to the Internet.
'''Perform the following Steps:'''
#Shut down your centos1 c7host VM.#Determine the location that contains your centos1 c7host virtual machine files. Here are some common locations for various Operating Systems:
[[Image:moved.png|thumb|right|300px|When starting the VM, you need to respond to the system prompt to confirm that you moved the VM to another platform.]]
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<li value="2">Create a zipped archive of the '''centos1c7host.vmx''' file located in the '''centos1c7host''' VM directory.</li>
<li>Copy the zipped archive to your USB key.</li>
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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 c7host subdirectory and a file labeled: '''centos1c7host.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 centos1 c7host virtual machine.</li>
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