Microsoft Virtual PC 2007

1. Microsoft Virtual PC 2007 January 2008 – James Wiegel

2. Overview • Run several OS’s on the same PC • Switch between them like applications • Instantly! • Useful for • Tech Support • Legacy Applications • Training • Consolidating physical PC’s

3. Benefits • Ease Migration to a new OS • Do More in Less Time • Streamline Testing • Accelerate Development

4. Key Features • Configurability • Easy Installation • Standardization • Convenience • Host Integration

5. Product Specifications • Processor • 400 MHz Pentium Compatible - 1 GHz or faster • Hard Drive Space • 20 MB free for VPC • 500 BM – 2 GB minimum for guest VMs • RAM Memory (free) • 64 – 512 MB • Host OS • Windows Vista & XP versions • Guest OS • 98, 98SE, ME, 2000 Pro, XP Home & Pro, Vista Enterprise Business & Ultimate, os/2 warp 4

6. History Timeline 1997-Developed by Connectix for the Macintosh 2001-PC version released 2003-Aquired by MicrosoftConnectix released "Virtual Server” 2006-Microsoft VPC 2004 released for free. Ver. 7 was the final Mac Release 2007-VPC 2007 supports Vista and 64bit versions & free VHDs are available for download.

7. Who uses it? • IT professionals • Evaluation & Testing • Sales people • Demonstration • Training departments • Changes can be kept or discarded • The Average Joe… • A shinny new toy!

8. Why would you use it? • Run old software • Evaluate new software • Run different operating systems Sandbox

9. Where can you get it? • Free from Microsoft http://www.microsoft.com/windows/downloads/virtualpc/default.mspx

10. How To … Installing Microsoft VPC 2007

11. Installing • Run the “setup.exe” • Accept the defaults It’s really easy!

18. How To … Install an OS in the VPC

19. Creating a VHD • Use the wizard to create a VHD • Settings to attach the VHD • Starting the empty VHD • Mounting a CD or startup floppy • Install the OS

29. How To … Install an Operating System

32. How To … Make it all work

33. Installing the “add-ons”

34. Undo Disks

36. Questions