GUI Lab Complete!Lab Tasks
1. Create a New Virtual Machine
Click "New" in the toolbar to create a new VM. Name it "TEST01" with 2 GB RAM.
2. Start a Virtual Machine
Select a VM and click "Start" to power it on. Watch the state change to Running.
3. Create a Checkpoint
Select a running VM and create a checkpoint (snapshot) for point-in-time recovery.
4. Stop a Virtual Machine
Turn off a running VM using the toolbar or context menu.
5. Connect to a VM
Double-click a VM or click "Connect" to open the VM console.
6. Create a Second VM
Create another VM named "SQL01" using the New button. Organizations typically run many VMs on a single host.
7. Explore VM Settings
Right-click a VM or use the Settings button to view its configuration (memory, CPU, network adapter).
8. Delete a Virtual Machine
Right-click a stopped VM and choose "Delete..." to remove it. You must turn off a running VM before deleting.
9. Explore Virtual Switches
Click "Virtual Switch Manager" in the tree panel to view how virtual switches provide network connectivity to VMs.
VM States:
Running - VM is powered on
Off - VM is powered off
Saved - VM state saved to disk
Paused - VM is frozen
Running - VM is powered on Off - VM is powered off Saved - VM state saved to disk Paused - VM is frozen
Tip: Right-click on a VM for more options like Shut Down (graceful) vs Turn Off (force).