This course is an introduction to virtualization, which helps you to learn and develop new operating systems, no matter what you are running on your laptop/system. It covers what virtualizations are, the different types of virtualizations, and how virtualization is different from containerization and emulation. It covers topics on how to use either VMware Workstation or Fusion, VMware Fusion on MacOS Intel and MacOS ARM, Oracle VirtualBox, and Vagrant.
Virtualization for Everyone
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Learn virtualization options and solutions to run on your own laptop
Start with VMware, VirtualBox, Hyper-V, KVM, or Proxmox to create VMs on MacOS, Windows, or Linux—easy setup for testing and development.
Latest virtualization: Snapshots, VM clones, embedded hypervisors, encrypted VMs, and advanced virtual networks boost security and flexibility.
Get step-by-step knowledge on how to install and set up a virtual machine
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授课语言：英语（English）
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This module introduces virtualization concepts, technologies, and practical skills for creating and managing virtual machines across platforms. Lessons cover key virtualization products—including Hyper-V, VMware Workstation and Fusion, Oracle VirtualBox, KVM, and Vagrant—plus advanced features like snapshots and networking. You’ll also explore alternatives such as Parallels Desktop, VMware ESXi, ProxMox, and cloud-based virtualization, gaining hands-on experience with setup, hardware management, and feature comparison.
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