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  1. Obtain the necessary install media for your guest OS.
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    Follow the instructions in [VMware's Guest Operating System Install Guide|http://web.mit.edu.ezproxyberklee.flo.org/ist/products/vmware/GuestOS.pdf]\[PDF\]
  3. Install/configure Auto-update, if needed.  See: RHN, WAUS
  4. Install OS Updates and Virus Scanning software

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Virtual Machines

We strongly recommend treating each virtual machine as if it was an independent workstation for the purposes of security, backups and most other activities.  Install and use virus scanning software.  Make regular backups of important data.  Follow the recommended best practices for your guest operating system.  In most cases, treat your virtual workstation as you would any other machine.

  • Security Recommendations & Best Practices
  • Networking Info Link TBDTBA
  • Backing Up Virtual Machines
  • Wiki Markup
    [VMware's Getting Started with VMware Fusion|http://web.mit.edu.ezproxyberklee.flo.org/ist/products/vmware/fusion-getstart.pdf] \[PDF\] or [VMware's Workstation User's Manual|http://web.mit.edu.ezproxyberklee.flo.org/ist/products/vmware/ws6-manual.pdf] \[PDF\]