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- Don't register a VM for DHCP on wireless.
- When copying or backing up a VM image:
- Make sure the VM is powered off.
- Do not copy the lockfile directory (the only subdirectory that ends in ".lck").
- When restoring from backup use move, not copy. This prevents issues with duplicate Mac Addresses on the same network.
- Treat each VM as a standalone computer for security purposes. Install virus scanning software. Take regular OS updates.
- Networking: use NAT Networking. This should be the default setting for your virtual machines.
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Backups
The importance of backing up your data cannot be stressed enough. Virtual machines are at just as much risk, if not more, for data loss due to hardware failure, file corruption, system compromise, and other events. If data loss happens, a backup can make a world of difference in recovering from such an event. How you use your virtual machine will determine the best way to do backups for your virtual machines.
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