I attempt to install WinXP file on vmware using iso file with all settings below:
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However, when running, the console tells me that Operating System not found
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I also check "connect at power on", reboot the VMware but no effect. Can you tell me what the problem is and how to solve it?
Thanks in advance.
File provided by link in comment is ServicePack 2 for Windows XP - it's not media with operating system. VMware shows truth on console, because it's not operating system, but package with updates for Windows XP. Conclusion: you have to download bootable operating system media.
In addition even if you will find any bootable media you have to remember, that you must pay for license key. Windows XP is no longer supported by Microsoft, but it is not freeware product.
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I'm considering getting a collection of Dell PowerEdge servers. Dell documentation is pretty poor (no surprise there) and I have trouble figuring out if I can go with iDRAC Basic or if I need iDRAC Express or Enterprise.
My need is to install Ubuntu Server (minimal install with SSH is enough). After install all I need is SSH and possibly a remote "reset" button. I can install the OS before taking the system to server room so I don't really need remote OS deployment tools. However, the server does not have a graphics adapter. Is it possible to install Ubuntu with just iDRAC Basic or do I need additional hardware?
#iwork4dell Remote OS deployment implies Virtual Console (like VNC) and Virtual Media (using a remote ISO like a local DVD). These are Enterprise license features. OS deployment tools are are the driver pack that is stored in flash on the server and made available during OS installation to support new hardware on older OSes.
The iDRAC is an integrated VGA adapter so all the Power Edge servers do have a video adapter in them unless you disable it in BIOS. If your willing to attach a keyboard and monitor to the server basic is all you need. You can also upgrade the iDRAC with a license key after purchase.
See http://en.community.dell.com/techcenter/extras/m/white_papers/20440743
and http://i.dell.com/sites/doccontent/shared-content/data-sheets/en/Documents/idrac-spec-sheet.pdf
IDRAC is possible, just you can open gui of idrac and then launch on the online server. You can add the iso file on virtual server.
I have mistakenly formatted windows xp partition of my hardrive while trying to install lubuntu operating system.
Now I can only have access to my computer through the live USB disk of lubuntu.
I have couple of .iso files of windows xp cd.
But when I tried to create bootable USB drive from it, it doesn't work.
It either shows "bootmgr is missing" message or it show a blinking cursor and nothing happens while booting.
The iso's that I have, contain all the necessary installation files required.
Is there a way to make USB drive boot from it?
I tried softwares like rufus but that too doesn't work with iso that I have.
try to google a software called ultraiso, it can create an installation usb using an installation Windows cd or iso, no matter the Windows is xp or 7 or 8 or Windows Server.
If you can't find it in google, try to find it using another search engine such as www.baidu.com
then using the usb, you can install Windows again in your hard drive
Is it still possible to WHQL-certify drivers for Windows XP, given that it has reached its end of life?
If so, which version of the Windows Logo Kit do I need?
Windows Logo Kit 1.6 won't install on my Windows XP Service Pack 3 machine.
In particular, when I try to install Windows Logo Kit 1.6 on Windows XP with Service Pack 3, I'm unable to install any of the components, with the detail text being:
http://pastebin.com/rWRfMiZy
e.g. things like:
REQUIRED COMPONENT: "EULA" unavailable due to status = Not Installable
ISSUE: Unsupported OS SKU
DETAIL: Current OS: Windows XP (Supported OS: Windows Longhorn Server)
ISSUE: Unsupported CPU Architecture
DETAIL: Current CPU: x86 (Supported CPU: x64)
Yes, you can still certify hardware for XP (but not systems). WLK 1.6 is the correct version and should install on XP. See this.
What happens when you try to install it?
EDIT: It's been a while since I was involved with WHQL testing, so ignore the information above. That link is wrong. I've done some further investigation and here are the facts:
The kit can be installed on and run from a Windows 2003 server only. That is the controller/master box that runs, controls and collects the test info. It also makes the submissions. You need a second test box running the OS you're certifying for. It runs as a slave to the server.
The only way to certify for XP is to certify for Vista, 2003 or Win7, and then you are automatically approved for XP.
I have a windows 7 machine, but for various reasons I need to have access to windows xp also.
I know it's possible for me to have a windows xp virtual machine set up, so that effectively I can have use of both.
Irritatingly, I've got into a situation where I really must have visual studio 2008 installed on Windows 7 and XP (don't ask!). My question is, can I share my existing software licenses across the virtual machine also, or do I have to purchase separate ones?
Because you are running Win7 on a CPU that has hardware virtualisation enabled, you have the option of using the Windows XP Mode, which is a virtualised copy of XP that is already fully licenced, you don't need an extra licence for it.
If you want to setup a separate virtual machine running XP then yes, you will need a separate licence for XP itself.
If you sourced your copy of VS through a MSDN subscription then that is per user, so you can install it multiple times. If you bought a single copy of VS then the licence will be per machine (which includes virtual machines).
The simple answer is Yes - If you have a new Virtual Machine with an OS installed all software running inside this container (including the OS) is classed as a separate machine (such as a second PC next to it)
Double check your VS2008 Licence as you may be able to install on more than 1 PC.
Obviously this is my advise from previous experience - if your really concerned check with a Solicitor before proceeding
Many Microsoft licenses are per user, not per machine. If this is the case (check your license) then you can install it on both your Windows 7 installation and Windows XP installation.
I want to clone a AIX LPAR and was wondering if the physical machine could be converted into a VM Image?
I have used the VMWare Converter to create a VM Image of a physical windows box and the documentation states that you can do that for Linux Boxes too.
http://www.vmware.com/products/converter/
I don't see information on AIX or the other UNIXes.
If creating an VM Image of an existing physical AIX box is not feasible is there any easy way to clone the AIX image to another AIX machine.
The primary intent is to avoid re-creating the setup that is already performed for the current AIX box and we want a duplicate environment with the same setup.
VMware supports x86 (and x86_64) architectures for host and guest only. IBM AIX runs on the Power architecture, and VMWare does not do architecture emulation, so what you want does not exist.
If you want to back up/clone your AIX instance to another machine, look for information regarding mksysb and AIX Sysback.
You might want to take a look at the following, but there are no guarantees, and I'm fairly certain running AIX on anything but a Power architecture is still not a reality at this time:
Qemu
PearPC
Based on further reading, i understand that VMWare does not support AIX. The guest OS can primarily be Windows, various distros of LINUX and Mac-OSX. I also see Solaris as a supported guest OS, but i don't see AIX. So i don't think this is possible.
I would have to look at the Virtualization features supported from IBM for this activity.
Thanks,
Manglu