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# '''What is a VM appliance?'''
#: A VM appliance is pre-configured, pre-packaged image of an operating system or environment. This allows you to simply download these appliances and not have to worry about downloading iso images and burning CD's etc. to install 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.] or [http://www.vmware.com/download/server/ VMWare Server] To use an appliance, simply download and unzip it. Then launch VM Player or Server and open it when prompted.
# '''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].
# '''Why is there a shortage/absence of appliances for Microsoft Operating Systems in the directory?'''
#: Appliances can be created for Microsoft operating systems just they can be created for the the various other operating systems (i.e. Sun, Linux etc.) using VMWare Workstation. However, licensing restrictions remain the only factor limiting the availabilty of MS operating systems.
