VMware GSX Server 2.5.2

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The Configuration Wizard guides you through the key steps for setting up a new virtual machine, helping you set various options and parameters. You can then use the Configuration Editor (Settings > Configuration Editor) if you need to make any changes to your virtual machine's setup.

A new virtual machine is like a physical computer with a blank hard disk. Before you can use it, you need to format the virtual disk and install a guest operating system. The operating system's installation program may handle the formatting step for you.

• For more information about what is in a virtual machine (including the names of certain configuration files, see What's in a Virtual Machine on a Linux Host?.

• To create a new virtual machine on a Linux host, see Simple Steps to a New Virtual Machine on a Linux Host.

Caution: If you are creating a virtual machine on a SuSE Linux 8.1, 8.2 or SLES 8 host, please see Before You Create Virtual Machines on a SuSE Linux 8.1, 8.2 or SLES 8 Host before you create any virtual machines.