Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 January 2008 – James Wiegel
Microsoft Virtual PC 2007Microsoft Virtual PC 2007January 2008 – James WiegelJanuary 2008 – James Wiegel
OverviewOverview
Run several OS’s on the same PCSwitch between them like
applicationsInstantly!
Useful for Tech SupportLegacy ApplicationsTrainingConsolidating physical PC’s
Run several OS’s on the same PCSwitch between them like
applicationsInstantly!
Useful for Tech SupportLegacy ApplicationsTrainingConsolidating physical PC’s
BenefitsBenefits
Ease Migration to a new OSDo More in Less TimeStreamline TestingAccelerate Development
Ease Migration to a new OSDo More in Less TimeStreamline TestingAccelerate Development
Key FeaturesKey Features
ConfigurabilityEasy InstallationStandardizationConvenienceHost Integration
ConfigurabilityEasy InstallationStandardizationConvenienceHost Integration
Product SpecificationsProduct Specifications
Processor 400 MHz Pentium Compatible - 1 GHz or faster
Hard Drive Space 20 MB free for VPC 500 BM – 2 GB minimum for guest VMs
RAM Memory (free) 64 – 512 MB
Host OS Windows Vista & XP versions
Guest OS 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 Pro, XP Home & Pro, Vista
Enterprise Business & Ultimate, os/2 warp 4
Processor 400 MHz Pentium Compatible - 1 GHz or faster
Hard Drive Space 20 MB free for VPC 500 BM – 2 GB minimum for guest VMs
RAM Memory (free) 64 – 512 MB
Host OS Windows Vista & XP versions
Guest OS 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 Pro, XP Home & Pro, Vista
Enterprise Business & Ultimate, os/2 warp 4
HistoryHistory
Timeline1997-Developed by Connectix for the
Macintosh2001-PC version released2003-Aquired by Microsoft
Connectix released "Virtual Server” 2006-Microsoft VPC 2004 released for
free. Ver. 7 was the final Mac Release
2007-VPC 2007 supports Vista and 64bit versions & free VHDs are available for download.
Timeline1997-Developed by Connectix for the
Macintosh2001-PC version released2003-Aquired by Microsoft
Connectix released "Virtual Server” 2006-Microsoft VPC 2004 released for
free. Ver. 7 was the final Mac Release
2007-VPC 2007 supports Vista and 64bit versions & free VHDs are available for download.
Who uses it?Who uses it?
IT professionals Evaluation & Testing
Sales people Demonstration
Training departmentsChanges can be kept or discarded
The Average Joe…A shinny new toy!
IT professionals Evaluation & Testing
Sales people Demonstration
Training departmentsChanges can be kept or discarded
The Average Joe…A shinny new toy!
Why would you use it?Why would you use it?
Run old software Evaluate new softwareRun different operating systems
Sandbox
Run old software Evaluate new softwareRun different operating systems
Sandbox
Where can you get it? Where can you get it?
Free from Microsoft
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/
downloads/virtualpc/default.mspx
Free from Microsoft
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/
downloads/virtualpc/default.mspx
How To … How To … Installing Microsoft VPC 2007Installing Microsoft VPC 2007
Installing Installing
Run the “setup.exe”Accept the defaults
It’s really easy!
Run the “setup.exe”Accept the defaults
It’s really easy!
How To … How To … Install an OS in the VPCInstall an OS in the VPC
Creating a VHDUse the wizard to create a VHDSettings to attach the VHDStarting the empty VHDMounting a CD or startup floppy Install the OS
Creating a VHDUse the wizard to create a VHDSettings to attach the VHDStarting the empty VHDMounting a CD or startup floppy Install the OS
How To … How To … Install an Operating SystemInstall an Operating System
How To … How To … Make it all workMake it all work
Installing the “add-ons”Installing the “add-ons”
Undo DisksUndo Disks
QuestionsQuestions