VMware Workstation Player course

Lessons

1. Install Workstation Player Host requirements and a clean first run.
2. Disks, clones, and appliances Virtual disks, OVA appliances, and when to clone.
3. Access Shared Folders in VMware Workstation Player Learn how to enable VMware Workstation Player shared folders, access them from Windows or Linux guests, map drives, mount shares, and troubleshoot permissions.
4. Add a CD/DVD-ROM Drive to a VMware Workstation Player Virtual Machine Learn how to add a virtual CD/DVD drive in VMware Workstation Player, use a physical disc or ISO image, configure connection settings, and boot or access media in the guest.
5. How to Add a New Virtual Hard Disk in VMware Workstation Player Learn how to add and configure a new virtual hard disk in VMware Workstation Player, then initialize, format, and use it in Windows or Linux.
6. How to Add a Virtual Parallel Port in VMware Workstation Player Learn how to add an LPT parallel port to a VMware Workstation Player VM, map it to a host port, or capture guest output in a host file.
7. Add an Existing Virtual Hard Disk to a VMware Workstation Player Virtual Machine Learn how to attach an existing VMDK virtual disk to VMware Workstation Player, verify it in the guest OS, protect disk data, and troubleshoot visibility problems.
8. How to Change Virtual Machine Memory Allocation in VMware Workstation Player Learn how to change a VMware Workstation Player VM's RAM, choose a safe allocation, verify the change, and troubleshoot memory settings.
9. Control Automatic USB Device Connection in VMware Workstation Player Learn how to stop new USB devices from automatically connecting to a focused VMware Workstation Player VM and manually transfer devices when needed.
10. How to Compact a Virtual Hard Disk in VMware Workstation Player Learn how to compact a growable VMware Workstation Player virtual disk, reclaim host storage, verify results, and troubleshoot common issues.
11. Configuring USB Controllers in VMware Workstation Player Learn how to configure USB 1.1, 2.0, and 3.0 controllers in VMware Workstation Player, check guest and VM compatibility, and attach physical USB devices.
12. Configure a VMware Workstation Player Virtual Machine for Maximum Compatibility Prepare a VMware Workstation Player virtual machine for distribution with portable paths, conservative memory and display settings, minimal hardware, and cross-host validation.
13. Configure a VMware Workstation Player Virtual Machine to Retain Its UUID Learn how to set uuid.action = "keep" in a VMware Workstation Player VMX file to preserve a VM identity after moving or copying its files.
14. Connect or Disconnect USB Devices in VMware Workstation Player Learn how to connect a USB device to a running VMware Workstation Player VM, return it to the host, verify ownership, and handle storage safely.
15. Connect USB Human Interface Devices to a VMware Workstation Player Virtual Machine Learn how to pass a USB keyboard, mouse, game controller, or other HID exclusively to a VMware Workstation Player virtual machine.
16. How to Defragment a Virtual Hard Disk in VMware Workstation Player Learn when and how to defragment a VMware Workstation Player virtual hard disk, including VM-state, disk-mounting, backup, and host-space requirements.
17. Delete a Virtual Machine in VMware Workstation Player Learn how to permanently delete a VMware Workstation Player virtual machine, remove only its library entry, verify deletion, and protect important VM data.
18. How to Download VMware Workstation Player for Windows and Linux Learn how to choose, download, verify, and prepare the correct VMware Workstation Player installer for a 64-bit Windows or Linux host.
19. Using Drag-and-Drop Between a Host and Virtual Machine in VMware Workstation Player Learn how to use VMware Workstation Player drag-and-drop to copy files, folders, text, images, and email attachments between a host and guest.
20. Enable Intel VT-x for VMware Workstation Player Learn how to check Intel VT-x support, enable virtualization in BIOS or UEFI, verify it in Windows or Linux, and troubleshoot VMware Workstation Player errors.
21. Enhanced Virtual Keyboard in VMware Workstation Player Learn what VMware Workstation Player's Enhanced Virtual Keyboard does, how to install its Windows host driver, and how to configure Off, Use if available, or Required mode.
22. How to Limit Network Bandwidth for a Virtual Machine in VMware Workstation Player Learn how to limit a VMware Workstation Player VM's upload and download bandwidth, use custom Kbps values, verify the cap, and remove it when finished.
23. Install VMware Workstation Player on a Linux Host Learn how to download, verify, install, configure, and launch VMware Workstation Player on a supported Linux host with the Linux bundle installer.
24. Install VMware Workstation Player on Windows Learn how to install VMware Workstation Player on a Windows host, choose setup options, handle permissions, restart Windows, and verify the installation.
25. VMware Workstation Player Networking Configurations Overview Learn how bridged, NAT, host-only, and custom VMware Workstation Player networks work, when to use each mode, and how to verify connectivity.
26. Reasons to Use VMware Workstation Player Learn why VMware Workstation Player is useful for testing operating systems, running legacy applications, creating safe labs, and using virtual appliances.
27. Remove a Virtual Hard Disk from a VMware Workstation Player Virtual Machine Learn how to detach a virtual hard disk from VMware Workstation Player without deleting its VMDK files from the host computer.
28. How to Specify Packet Loss Percentage in VMware Workstation Player Configure incoming and outgoing packet loss for a VMware Workstation Player network adapter, test it with ping, interpret results, and restore normal connectivity.
29. Start and Control a Virtual Machine in VMware Workstation Player Learn how to open and start an existing VM in VMware Workstation Player, use the guest console, capture and release input, and send Ctrl+Alt+Delete.
30. Understanding Unity Mode in VMware Workstation Player Learn how Unity Mode displays guest applications on the host desktop, its requirements, file-access limits, and common troubleshooting steps.
31. Virtual Disks in VMware Workstation Player Explained Learn how VMware Workstation Player virtual disks and VMDK files work, how growable and preallocated storage differ, and how to manage or move virtual disks safely.
32. What Is a Virtual Machine? Virtual Hardware, Hypervisors, Hosts, and Guests Explained Learn how virtual machines use virtual hardware, how hosts and guests differ, and how Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors compare, including VMware Workstation Player.
33. VMware Workstation Player Virtual Machine Files: Purpose and File Types Learn what VMware Workstation Player VM files mean, including VMX, VMDK, NVRAM, VMEM, logs, VMSS, VMSD, and VMSN files, plus safe backup and maintenance practices.
34. Understanding Virtual Machine UUIDs in VMware Workstation Player Learn what a VMware Workstation Player VM UUID is, how it is assigned, where it appears, and how move versus copy choices affect it.
35. VMware Workstation Player Glossary: Virtualization, Networking, Storage, and VM Features Learn essential VMware Workstation Player terms covering virtual machines, VM files, virtual disks, networking modes, guest integration, USB devices, and troubleshooting.
36. VMware Workstation Player Home Screen: Interface and Controls Learn how to use the VMware Workstation Player home screen, Player menu, toolbar, Library, workspace, power controls, and display modes.
37. VMware Workstation Player Preferences Menu Learn how to open VMware Workstation Player Preferences and configure VM close behavior, updates, components, proxy access, usage data, and virtual printing.
38. What Are Shared Folders in VMware Workstation Player? Learn how VMware Workstation Player shared folders exchange files between a host and guest VM, including prerequisites, compatibility, permissions, setup concepts, and troubleshooting.
39. Virtual SMP in VMware Workstation Player: Configure Multiple Virtual CPUs Learn how Virtual SMP gives one VMware Workstation Player VM multiple virtual CPUs, check host requirements, configure four vCPUs, and validate performance.