This chapter describes the third major step of creating a virtual machine: that is, installing the guest operating system into a new virtual machine. In this chapter you will find instructions and supporting information for the following guest operating systems:
After you have loaded the guest OS, you should install the VMware Toolbox in the guest OS.
The fourth and last major step of a complete VM installation is to install the software applications of your choice. This topic is covered briefly at the end of this chapter.