Creating a Lab with VMware Fusion
By David Davis
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Description
Virtual labs allow IT Pros to create training, test, and demo environments to run different applications and multiple operating systems on their own desktop or laptop computer. In this course, Creating a Lab with VMware Fusion, you’ll learn how to create a set of virtual machines useful for all kinds of testing scenarios. First, you will learn why you should create a lab. Next, you will explore how to create a lab. Finally, you will discover how to test multiple types of applications for various use cases. When you are finished with this course, you will have the knowledge needed to build a virtual lab that can be used to run Windows, Mac, and Linux virtual machines and containers using VMware Fusion.
About the author
David has authored over 50 courses for Pluralsight.com around enterprise data center technologies such as cloud computing, virtualization, and (especially) VMware vSphere.
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Course Overview
(Music playing) Whether you’re an IT professional, developer, or even a student who needs to learn different operating systems, developer test applications, or prepare for certifications, building a virtual lab has many benefits and is easier to do than you might think. For anyone who uses a Mac desktop or a laptop computer, VMware Fusion is the go-to tool for creating virtual labs and running multiple virtual operating systems. In this course, you'll learn why you should create a virtual lab, how to install VMware Fusion, how to create multiple virtual machines with different operating systems, and how to perform advanced configurations. My name is David Davis, and I'm honored to be your instructor for this course. I've been writing, teaching, and speaking about Enterprise technologies and especially virtualization for over 10 years now. During that time, I've created over 50 Pluralsight courses, and this is one my favorite courses yet. By the end of this course, you'll have a solid understanding of how to create your own virtual lab for development, testing, training, and certification. So, buckle up, grab a beverage, and join me on this adventure into creating a virtual lab with VMware Fusion.