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VMware is a company that provides virtualization software for x86-compatible computers. VMware Inc. is a subsidiary of EMC Corporation and has its headquarters in Palo Alto, California. The term "VMware" is often used in reference to specific VMware Inc. products such as VMware Workstation, VMware Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, VMware Player and VMware Server.

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VM, which stands for "Virtual Machine" (not to be confused with the broader term virtual machine), is a widely-installed operating system for IBM-compatible computers and servers that can host other operating systems in such a way that each operating system behaves as if it were installed on a self-contained computer with its own set of programs and hardware resources.

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Upgrading from VMware Server to ESX 3.5: The pros and cons: Upgrade from VMware Server to ESX 3.5, and you'll get more functionality and better management tools. But you'll face problems if you implement IDE and dynamic disks.
Installing VMware Server on x64 Linux without pain: What roadblocks will IT administrators have when nstalling VMware Server on 64-bit servers running Linux? This tip uncovers the problems and explains how to overcome them.
VMware Server on Linux - Getting started guide: In the first of the VMware Server on Linux series, site expert Andrew Kutz explains the parameters of the guide and describes how VMware Server works.
How to install VMware Server: A screencast: This screencast will cover the requirements for installing the product and then will walk through the basic installation process to get you up and running quickly.
Make smart VMware server, capacity moves with VMware, PlateSpin tools: An expert discusses the pros and cons of two tools, VMware Capacity Planner and PlateSpin PowerRecon, that replace educated guesses about server buys with metrics.
VMware Server 2.0: New look, new Web interface: VMware Server 2.0 boasts new features and a new Web-based interface called VMware Infrastructure Web Access. Learn how it stacks up against VMware ESXi and VMware Server 1.0.x.
Virtual machine backup with VMware Server 2.0 and Volume Snapshot Service: Backing up virtual machines (VMs) can be an unwieldy process, but VMware has integrated its VM backup application with Microsoft's Volume Snapshot Service (VSS).
Avoiding intra-VMware virtual machine compatibility difficulties: Some inter-VMware virtual machine migrations can be tricky, but you can simplify compatibility complications with a key step of the virtual machine creation process.

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-	Information about VMware Inc. can be found on the company Web site.
-	Amit Singh offers an introduction to virtualization.

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