VMware GSX Server 2.5.2

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Installing new software in a GSX Server virtual machine is just like installing it on a physical computer. These steps assume you are installing software inside a Windows 2000 guest operating system.

1. Be sure you have started the virtual machine and, if necessary, logged on. Check the Devices menu to be sure the virtual machine has access to the CD-ROM drive and, if needed, the floppy drive.

2. Insert the installation CD-ROM or floppy disk into the proper drive on the GSX Server host. If you are installing from a CD-ROM, the installation program may start automatically.

3. If the installation program does not start automatically, click the Windows Start button, go to Settings > Control Panel, then double-click Add/Remove Programs and click the Install button. Follow the instructions on screen and in the user manual for your new software.

Note: Some applications use a product activation feature that creates a key based on the virtual hardware in the virtual machine where it is installed. Changes in the configuration of the virtual machine may require you to reactivate the software. To minimize the number of significant changes, set the final memory size for your virtual machine and install VMware Tools before you activate the software.