Steven Warren
Steven Warren is a writer in sunny Florida. His articles and blogs have appeared on web sites such as CIOUpdate.com, Techrepublic.com, SearchTechTarget, Datamation, and DatabaseJournal. You can visit his web site at www.stevenscottwarren.com and follow him on twitter at @stevenswarren.
Steven Warren has written 32 posts for TrainSignal Training
How to Use VMware’s Virtual Disk Manager
By Steven Warren ⋅ July 7, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
The Virtual Disk Manager is a tool that allows you to perform the following with VMware Workstation: Create virtual disk files Edit virtual disk files Manage virtual disk files with scripts Defragment virtual disk files Expand virtual disk files Create disk templates Shrink virtual disks In order to run the Virtual Disk Manager, you must [...]
How to Create a Differencing Disk using Windows Virtual PC
By Steven Warren ⋅ June 30, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
Differencing disks can come in very handy when working with Windows Virtual PC. If you are unfamiliar with this type of configuration it is basically the creation of a base virtual hard disk (VHD) called the Parent. This VHD is set to read-only and it has your core Operating System installed (OS). For example, you [...]
How To ThinApp OpenOffice in 7 Easy Steps
By Steven Warren ⋅ June 17, 2010 ⋅ One comment
ThinApp is a VMware product that allows you to virtualize desktop applications. ThinApp 4.5 allows you to move to newer Operating Systems (OS) such as Windows 7 by virtualizing applications and removing all dependencies and links to the OS. With application virtualiztion, the applications are OS agnostic. ThinApp will basically package and combine applications into [...]
What Would I Do With A Server In My Home?
By Steven Warren ⋅ June 13, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
You’ve used servers in the office on a day-to-day basis. Now, it’s time to start using a server at home. With Windows Home Server, you can easily back up, access, share, and store all your family’s digital media. A server in every home is what the Microsofties are spouting about with Windows Home Server. Is it [...]
How Do I Install Windows 2008 Server Core?
By Steven Warren ⋅ June 9, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
I spent some time with Microsoft going over Windows 2008 Server Core while at TechEd 2010. Server Core has many advantages. For one thing the install includes only the bare minimum resources and functions which improves security and makes the server easier to maintain. Because Server Core installs less there is less to manage and [...]
Microsoft’s Desktop Virtualization Offering
By Steven Warren ⋅ June 8, 2010 ⋅ One comment
If you are in the process of reviewing desktop virtualization offerings for your infrastructure, here is a cheat sheet on what Microsoft brings to the table. Let’s begin by defining desktop virtualization. Desktop virtualization is simply a way to separate a personal PC/Laptop environment from a physical machine through a client/server environment. Basically, a virtualized [...]
Microsoft Tech.Ed 2010 Kicks Off
By Steven Warren ⋅ June 7, 2010 ⋅ One comment
I’ll be running around Tech.Ed this week in New Orleans to gather information about virtualization and Windows Server. Over the next coming months, you will see many tutorials and topics appearing from what I will learn this week. I just finished listening to the keynote delivered by Bob Muglia, President, Server Tools & Business. I [...]
How to Create a Security Policy and Configure a Firewall
By Steven Warren ⋅ May 20, 2010 ⋅ 3 comments
As network security is becoming more important than ever, having a sound understanding of common firewall configurations and best practices for creating a security policy that fits your environment are also increasing in importance. Understanding what a firewall is, how it functions and how it can be used to your advantage is a good start [...]
Windows Virtual PC: Create and Configure New Virtual Machines
By Steven Warren ⋅ April 20, 2010 ⋅ 2 comments
In my last post, I taught you how to install Windows Virtual PC and use a default install of Windows XP. Today we will continue by installing and configuring new virtual machines in Windows Virtual PC. Opening Windows Virtual PC Let’s begin by selecting Start | All Programs | Windows Virtual PC | Windows [...]
How to Install Windows Virtual PC and XP Mode for Windows 7
By Steven Warren ⋅ March 16, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
Windows Virtual PC is an optional download for Windows 7. It currently works on the following Windows 7 editions: Ultimate, Professional, and Enterprise. Windows XP Mode is simply a repackaged Virtual PC designed for Windows 7. In order to activate Windows Virtual PC, you must have hardware-assisted virtualization (INTEL VT) or (AMD-V) available and enabled [...]
Working with the VMware Tools
By Steven Warren ⋅ February 18, 2010 ⋅ Post a comment
VMware Workstation is the latest virtualization desktop offering for VMware. VMware Workstation 7 allows you to transform your desktop into multiple Operating Systems (OS) without the overhead of additional computers. In the past, gaining knowledge for certifications required a lot of upfront overhead. With the introduction of virtualization, getting the knowledge to become certified has [...]
How to Install Windows 7 in VMware Workstation
By Steven Warren ⋅ February 3, 2010 ⋅ 12 comments
VMware Workstation allows you to install multiple operating systems, like Windows 7, Vista and XP on one computer. Learn how to create a virtual machine with VMware Workstation and install Windows 7 on it. We’ll also briefly cover VMware tools and working with a VM.