This document provides an introduction to using virtual machines on desktop PCs. It defines a virtual machine as an application that allows other operating systems to run in isolation on a single physical machine. It recommends using free virtualization software like VirtualBox to set up virtual machines and run different operating systems in parallel, such as Windows, Linux, and SUSE. Benefits of virtualization include running software as on a normal PC, isolating operating systems, saving hardware costs, and reducing energy consumption. More information is provided on alternative virtualization platforms from VMware, Citrix, and Microsoft.

1. Get fimilar with
Virtual Machines
(for Desktop PCs)

2. What is a Virtual Machine ?
Application
Operating System
(Linux, Windows etc.)
Hardware
(CPU/RAM/HDD/Network)

3. What type of hypervisor is this?
Type 2

4. What kind of software will u need to
run a VM ?
Virtual Box
(it‘s free and no registration needed)

5. What Operating Systems can I
virtualize ?
Any OS wich is supported!
SUSE, Ubuntu, Windows XP, Windows 7 etc.

6. What are reasons for virtualization ?
• A VM can work like normal PC
• There is no difference in running software and
applications
• VMs run isolated
• VMs can run parellel on a system with
different Operating Systems
• Safe Costs of purchasing new hardware
• Consume less energy

7. How to get started ?
Watch my tutorial on Youtube
„Install Virtual Box and setup an Ubuntu VM“

8. More Information
• VMware
– VMware Player
– VMware Workstation
– VMware ESXi
• Citrix
– XenServer, XenApp or XenDesktop
• Microsoft Hyper-V