Microsoft VIRTUAL PC FOR MAC DEPLOYMENT GUIDE

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Introduction to Virtual PC for Mac

Introduction to Virtual PC for Mac ............................................................................. 5

Who should read this guide?.............................................................................. 5

About Virtual PC for Mac..................................................................................... 5

How Virtual PC for Mac works ............................................................................7

Benefits of Virtual PC for Mac ............................................................................8

What's new in Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 ......................................................9

About virtual machine components................................................................... 9

Setup and configuration checklist...........................................................................10

Before You Install Virtual PC for Mac...............................................................10

Install Virtual PC for Mac ..................................................................................10

Create an empty virtual machine.....................................................................10

Install an operating system ..............................................................................10

Install Virtual Machine Additions......................................................................10

Configure a virtual machine .............................................................................10

Install Windows-based programs .....................................................................10

Installing Virtual PC for Mac ....................................................................................11

About automated installations .........................................................................11

Step 1: Before You Install Virtual PC for Mac..................................................11

System requirements.................................................................................11

Supported operating systems ...................................................................11

Product keys...............................................................................................12

Step 2: Install Virtual PC for Mac .....................................................................12

Step 3: Create an empty virtual machine........................................................13

Step 4: Install an operating system .................................................................14

Step 5: Install Virtual Machine Additions.........................................................16

Introduction to Virtual PC for Mac

Configuring a virtual machine..................................................................................17

Set up networking .............................................................................................17

Set up Shared Networking.........................................................................18

Set up Virtual Switch networking ..............................................................19

Set up printers...................................................................................................20

Set up shared folders........................................................................................22

Dragging and dropping files ......................................................................22

Shared network folders .............................................................................22

Configure Virtual PC for Mac preferences .......................................................23

Application preferences.............................................................................23

Virtual machine settings............................................................................25

Copy a virtual machine over the network ........................................................26

Before you copy a virtual machine to another Macintosh computer......26

To copy a virtual machine to another Macintosh computer....................27

Install additional programs...............................................................................28

Add a Windows program icon to the Dock.......................................................29

Pause or resume a virtual machine .................................................................29

Shut down a virtual machine............................................................................30

Safely revert by enabling Undo drives..............................................................31

Maintaining virtual machines ..................................................................................33

About optimizing performance .........................................................................33

Processor speed ........................................................................................33

Multiple virtual machines ..........................................................................33

Amount of RAM on your Macintosh computer .........................................33

Processor cache.........................................................................................34

About security....................................................................................................34

Check for Windows updates on the Internet...................................................34

Back up data .....................................................................................................35

Delete a virtual machine...................................................................................36

Remove Virtual PC for Mac...............................................................................36

Technical support options .......................................................................................37

Index .........................................................................................................................38

Introduction to Virtual PC for Mac

Who should read this guide?

This document provides deployment information for IT professionals working in corporate environments who have purchased the volume licensing version of Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac Version 7. To install and configure a volume licensing version of Virtual PC for Mac, you should be familiar with Windows and the settings that are required to connect a Windows-based computer on your network.

If you are installing any version of Virtual PC for Mac that is not a volume licensing version, refer to the documentation included with your software.

About Virtual PC for Mac

Virtual PC for Mac is designed for Macintosh users who sometimes need access to Windows-only programs. Virtual PC for Mac is a cost-effective alternative to purchasing a second computer for someone who requires access to both operating systems.

You can use Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac to create one or more virtual machines, each running its own operating system, on a single Macintosh computer. The virtual machine emulates a standard x86-based computer, including all of the basic hardware components. By using emulated hardware, each virtual machine works like a separate physical computer.

This virtual machine is much like a real computer. You install an operating system on it, such as Windows XP, as well as programs, such as Microsoft Access or Microsoft Visio. The virtual machine appears in its own window on the Mac, and users can switch easily between programs on a virtual machine and programs on the Mac.

Virtual PC for Mac is as easy to use as any Macintosh program. For example, the user can do the following

• Switch from Mac OS to Windows and back with a mouse click.

• Drag files and folders from the Macintosh desktop to the Windows desktop and back again.

• Start Windows-based programs by using the Windows Start menu in a virtual machine window

or by adding Windows program icons to the Dock.

• Print from the virtual machine by using the same printer drivers as the Mac OS uses — no

additional configuration required (users of Mac OS 10.3 or later only).

Introduction to Virtual PC for Mac

To use Virtual PC for Mac and your virtual machine, you must interact with three separate user interfaces:

• Windows

• Virtual PC for Mac

• Mac OS X

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Introduction to Virtual PC for Mac

How Virtual PC for Mac works

Each virtual machine running on Virtual PC for Mac acts as a standalone computer. It has its own emulated sound, video, and network cards as well as its own emulated processor. And each virtual machine runs its own operating system. Microsoft fully supports the following operating systems running in a virtual machine on Virtual PC for Mac: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, and Windows XP Home Edition.

Virtual PC for Mac uses the built-in Ethernet port on the Macintosh computer to connect to the Internet or network servers. By default, virtual machines connect to the Internet and networks by using Shared Networking. Shared Networking uses Network Address Translation (NAT) to share the TCP/IP connection for your Macintosh computer. A virtual machine can also connect to the Internet and networks by using Virtual Switch networking. Virtual Switch networking requires a separate IP address for the virtual machine to establish its own TCP/IP connection.

Programs that users install on their virtual machines work the same way that they do on a Windows-based computer, including business, education, Internet, and other programs. And most devices that users connect to their physical computers, such as printers, modems, CD-ROM drives, and so on, also work with their virtual machines.

Note A virtual machine running Windows is exposed to the same security risks faced by Windows-based computers. To lower the risk, users should always install the latest Windows security patches and service releases.

Introduction to Virtual PC for Mac

Benefits of Virtual PC for Mac

Virtual PC for Mac is a time-saving and cost-saving solution in any scenario in which users must run both Macintosh and Windows operating systems. In the corporate environment, it provides your Mac users access to necessary Windows programs. Rather than purchasing multiple computers, one for each operating system, Mac users can use Windows-based software, files, and networks right from their Macs. This saves their organizations not only hardware costs but also overhead costs, such as power and additional office resources.

Virtual PC for Mac helps extend your current investment in hardware and software. If you have developed custom line of business (LOB) programs exclusively for the Windows platform, such as expense reporting tools, finance tools, and customer databases, Virtual PC for Mac saves you the need of purchasing additional Windows-based machines for your Mac users or porting the Windows software.

Scenarios in which people typically use multiple operating systems include technical support, quality assurance, Web site design, training, and collaboration. In the case of technical support, Virtual PC for Mac helps support technicians provide quicker responses and reduce call times. Rather than maintaining multiple computers or restarting computers for different support calls, they can simply start a pre-built virtual machine that matches the caller’s configuration — almost instantly. With Virtual PC for Mac, test engineers are able to test programs against a wider variety of operating systems in shorter amounts of time. In addition, Virtual PC for Mac provides quicker reconfiguration times for computers in training rooms and enables more diverse classes based on more computer configurations. In an academic setting, researchers can use Virtual PC for Mac to collaborate with colleagues who use Windows-based software for their design, data collection, and analysis.

Note Virtual PC for Mac might not be an optimal platform in some cases. For example, certain types of specialized graphics-intensive software, such as three-dimensional (3-D) automation tools and games, might not run on Virtual PC for Mac or might not perform as expected. Also, we recommend a dedicated Windows-based computer in cases where a user is required to run Windows programs a majority of the time.

Introduction to Virtual PC for Mac

What's new in Virtual PC for Mac Version 7

Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 includes many improvements in performance and ease of use.

• Improved performance Enjoy improved graphics and visual display, and an experience

optimized for Mac OS X. Programs launch quickly, refresh easily, and are more responsive than in prior versions of Virtual PC for Mac.

• G5 support Run Windows-based programs on the fastest new hardware from Apple.

• Easy installation Get started quickly with streamlined installation of Virtual PC for Mac.

• Easy printing Use the same printer as your Macintosh computer uses if you are running

Mac OS X version 10.3.x (Panther) or later.

• Fast save Shut down and save the state of your virtual machine in one easy step. When you

use the Fast Save feature, all Windows-based programs that are running on your virtual machine when you shut down will be running when you restart your virtual machine.

• Expanded preferences and settings Customize your virtual machine by using new application

preferences and virtual machine settings.

About virtual machine components

Each virtual machine that you create has the following components:

• Virtual machine window The virtual machine appears in this window on the Macintosh

desktop. The name of the virtual machine appears in the title bar and the Virtual PC for Mac toolbar appears at the bottom.

• A configuration document Each virtual machine that you create is represented in Mac OS X

by a configuration document. A configuration document contains all of the configuration information for a virtual machine, including the virtual machine settings and the virtual hard disk image. It has the same name as the virtual machine.

• Virtual hard disk image A virtual hard disk image functions like a physical hard disk. The

virtual hard disk image dynamically expands as you install programs or store data in it.

• An operating system installed in the virtual hard disk image An operating system must be

installed in the virtual hard disk image. If the operating system that you want to install is not included with Virtual PC for Mac, you must purchase and install an operating system.

The supported operating systems are Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, and Windows 2000. Refer to the Read Me for specific details about the supported operating systems. The Read Me is included on the Virtual PC for Mac installation CD, and in Virtual PC for Mac on the Help menu.

• Emulated hardware The virtual machine emulates a standard x86-based computer, including

all of the basic hardware components.

Setup and configuration checklist

The following summarizes the process of installing and configuring Virtual PC for Mac Version 7.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Before You Install Virtual PC for Mac

Review the requirements for Virtual PC for Mac.

Install Virtual PC for Mac

Follow the on-screen instructions of the Virtual PC for Mac Assistant.

Create an empty virtual machine

Follow the on-screen instructions of the Create New PC Assistant. This creates an empty virtual machine on which you will install a Windows operating system.

Install an operating system

Install a Windows operating system on the empty virtual machine. You can install Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home Edition, or Windows 2000.

Install Virtual Machine Additions

Install Virtual Machine Additions on a Windows operating system to provide system integration features (such as mouse integration and shared folders).

Optional

Configure a virtual machine

Configure and set up preferences for Virtual PC for Mac and Windows to ensure that they work properly.

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for information on setting up networking.

for information on setting up printers.

for information on setting up shared folders.

Install Windows-based programs

Installing a Windows-based program is easy: Start a virtual machine, insert the installation CD, and follow the on-screen instructions. See page 28

Installing Virtual PC for Mac

This section provides instructions on installing the volume licensing version of Virtual PC for Mac.

Note If you are installing any version of Virtual PC for Mac that is not a volume licensing version, refer to the documentation included with your software.

About automated installations

Virtual PC for Mac does not support or include tools for automated installations across a network — you must install Virtual PC for Mac manually on each computer. After you create a virtual machine and install a volume licensing version of Windows on it, you can copy the virtual machine over the network to other Macintosh computers. See page Error! Bookmark not defined. for more information.

Step 1: Before You Install Virtual PC for Mac

Read the following information prior to installing Virtual PC for Mac.

System requirements

To install and run Virtual PC for Mac, you must have the following:

• A native G3, G4, or G5 Macintosh computer — Microsoft does not support processor upgrade

and/or accelerator cards for use with Virtual PC for Mac

• Mac OS 10.2.8 or Mac OS 10.3.x

Note To run Virtual PC for Mac on a G5 Macintosh, you must be running Mac OS 10.3.x.

• At least 512 MB of RAM and 3 GB of free hard-disk space

• A 700 MHz processor, minimum

For optimal performance in Virtual PC for Mac, Microsoft recommends using video cards that support Quartz Extreme, such as nVidia GeForce or ATI Radeon.

Supported operating systems

You can install the following operating systems on a virtual machine in Virtual PC for Mac:

• Windows XP Professional

• Windows XP Home Edition

• Windows 2000

Note These operating systems are not included with the volume licensing version of Virtual PC for Mac.

Installing Virtual PC for Mac

Product keys

The product key for the volume licensing version of Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac is preset, and you are not required to enter this key during installation. If you are installing any version of Microsoft Virtual PC for Mac which is not a volume licensing version, refer to the documentation included with your software for the location of the product key.

To install your Windows operating system on a virtual machine, you need the product key for your operating system. The Windows product key is different than the key used by Virtual PC for Mac.

Step 2: Install Virtual PC for Mac

To install Virtual PC for Mac

1. Insert the Virtual PC for Mac installation CD into the CD drive on your Macintosh computer.

The following installation screen appears.

If the installation screen does not automatically appear, double-click the Virtual PC for Mac Version 7 CD icon that appears on the Macintosh desktop.

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