# Module 2 Overview

Data centers are becoming more reliant on virtual machines to support their business users. Conversion to a virtual environment requires evaluation of the physical environment, creating the virtual environment, then migrating to the virtual environment.

In this module, we will be setting up a virtual machine using either VirtualBox (available for host machines running MacOS, Windows, or Linux) or VMware Workstation Player (only available for host machines running Windows or Linux), both are available for free. Please note that VMWare Workstation Player is NOT available for MacOS.

### Things that you may need for this module:

- VirtualBox
- VMWare Workstation Player
- Ubuntu Linux
- Windows 10. Please Sign in with your KSU Email and Password

## Course Objectives

This module contributes to the following course objectives:

1. Identify important aspects of virtual systems, their architecture and discuss how they are used within larger, networked computing systems
2. Distinguish the unique characteristics, constraints, and opportunities of implementing virtual platforms into information technology systems

## Module Objectives

Upon the completion of this module, you will be able to:

1. perform Physical to Virtual (P2V) conversions
2. build, load, configure and optimize a type 2 Virtual Machine (VM)
3. load windows into a VM
4. load linux into a VM

## Assgined Readings

- VMWare vs. VirtualBox: A Comprehensive Comparison
- 10 Issues to Consider During Virtualization Planning
- 10 More Things You Should Know About Virtualization
- Install Ubuntu 20.04 LTS on VirtualBox in Windows 10
- Install Ubuntu 20.04 LTS on VMware Workstation Player in Windows 10
- VirtualBox User Manual Chapter 1 - 4
- VMWare Guest Operating System Installation Guide

## Recommended Readings

- Chapters 4 & 5 & 6 of the Portnoy text

## Activities and Assessments

- Discussion 2
- Assignment 2