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CONTENTS

Expt. No Date Title of Experiment Page Signature

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1 Install Guest OS on that VMWARE

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(a) Shrink and extend virtual disk

(b) Create, Manage, Configure and 10

2 schedule snapshots

(c) Create Spanned, Mirrored and 14

Striped volume

(d) Create RAID 5 volume 16

(a) Desktop Virtualization using 18

VNC
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(b) Desktop Virtualization using 20
Chrome Remote Desktop

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Create type 2 virtualization on
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ESXI 6.5 server

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Create a VLAN in CISCO packet
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Install KVM in Linux 28

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Create Nested Virtual Machine
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(VM under another VM)

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Ex. No:1 Create type 2 virtualization in VMWARE or any equivalent Open-

Source Tool. Allocate memory and storage space as per requirement.
DATE: Install Guest OS on that VMWARE

Aim:

To find the procedure to run VM of different configuration and Allocate

memory and storage space as per requirement.

Procedure:

Step 1: Download and Install VMware Workstation Player

Step 2: Create a New Virtual Machine

Open VMware Workstation Player

Click on "Create a New Virtual Machine" or go to File > New Virtual Machine

Step 3: Virtual Machine Configuration Wizard

The Virtual machine configuration Wizard will appear. Choose “Typical”

configuration and click “Next”.

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Step 4: Install Guest Operating System

• Choose the installation method for the guest OS. You can either install
from a disc or image file (ISO) or choose to install later. If you have the
ISO file for your guest OS, select it during this step
• Click “Next”

Step 5: Enter Guest OS Details

• Enter the name of your virtual machine and choose the location where you
want to save it.
• Select the appropriate guest operating system and version. For example, if
you are installing Windows 10, choose "Windows" as the guest OS and
"Windows 10 x64" as the version.
• Click "Next."

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Step 6: Configure Virtual Machine Hardware

• Allocate memory: Choose how much RAM you want to allocate to the
virtual machine. Make sure to leave enough memory for your host OS to
run smoothly as well.
• Allocate storage: Choose whether to store the virtual disk as a single file
or split into multiple files. Specify the disk size, and you can also choose
to allocate all disk space now or let it grow as needed.
• Click "Next."
Step 8: Customize Hardware (Optional)

• If needed, you can customize the virtual machine's hardware settings like
CPU cores, network adapters, graphics memory, etc. Otherwise, you can
leave them as default.
• Click "Finish" once you are satisfied with the settings.
Step 8: Install Guest OS

• Start the virtual machine you just created. The virtual machine will boot
from the ISO or installation media you provided earlier.
• Follow the standard installation process for your guest OS.
Step 9: Install VMware Tools (Optional but Recommended)

• After installing the guest OS, it is advisable to install VMware Tools within
the guest OS. VMware Tools provides better integration between the host
and guest OS, enabling features like shared folders, improved graphics, and
more.
In the same way, we can install windows OS also. The output screens for the
virtual machines of different configurations.

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OUTPUT:

(i) Ubuntu Operating System in Virtual Machine

(ii) Windows7 Operating System in Virtual Machine

RESULT:

Thus, various configurations of Virtual machines has been created and

run.

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Ex. No:2(a)
Shrink and Extend Virtual Disk
DATE:

Aim:

To find the procedure of Shrink a virtual disk involves reducing its size to
reclaim unused space and extend a virtual disk allows you to increase its size to
accommodate more data.

Procedure:

Shrink a Virtual Disk:

Step1: Inside the virtual machine, delete unnecessary files and empty the
recycle bin/trash to free up space.

Step 2: Defragment the virtual machine's disk to move all the data to the
beginning of the disk.

Step 3: Shutdown the virtual machine.

Step 4: On the host system, open the virtualization software

Step 5: Navigate to the virtual machine's settings or configuration.

Step 6: Select the virtual disk you want to shrink.

Step 7: Look for an option to shrink or compact the disk and follow the
prompts.

Step 8: The process might take some time, and it's essential to back up your
virtual machine before proceeding, as data loss can occur in some cases.

Extend Virtual Disk:

Step 1: Shutdown the virtual machine.

Step 2: On the host system, open the virtualization software (e.g., VMware,
VirtualBox).

Step 3: Navigate to the virtual machine's settings or configuration.

Step 4: Select the virtual disk you want to extend.

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Step 5: Look for an option to increase or extend the disk and follow the
prompts.

Step 6: Specify the new size for the virtual disk (make sure to allocate enough
space for your needs).

Step 7: The process might take some time, and it's crucial to back up your
virtual machine before proceeding, as extending the disk involves modifying the
underlying file system.

Output:

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Result:

Thus, the shrink and extend of virtual disk has been created and run
Successfully.

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Ex. No:2(b)
Create, Manage, Configure and schedule snapshots
DATE:

Aim: To find the procedure of Creating, managing, configuring, and scheduling

snapshots is a fundamental part of virtual machine management.

Procedure:

Step 1: Creating a Snapshot: To create a snapshot, follow these steps:

a. Select the virtual machine in the management interface (e.g., vSphere

Client).

b. Right-click on the virtual machine and choose "Snapshot" or "Take

Snapshot."

c. Provide a name and description for the snapshot.

d. Optionally, select the memory state to capture the virtual machine's

running state (requires the virtual machine to be powered off).

e. Click "OK" to create the snapshot.

Step 2: Managing Snapshots: Managing snapshots involves tasks such as

viewing, reverting, deleting, and consolidating snapshots.

a. Viewing Snapshots: To see the list of snapshots for a virtual machine,

navigate to the "Snapshots" tab in the virtual machine's details.

b. Reverting to a Snapshot: To revert a virtual machine to a specific

snapshot, right-click on the snapshot and choose "Revert to Snapshot." This
action will roll back the virtual machine to the state captured in the selected
snapshot.

c. Deleting Snapshots: To delete a snapshot, right-click on the snapshot and

choose "Delete Snapshot." You can choose to delete the snapshot only or delete
the snapshot and consolidate its changes into the base virtual machine disk.

d. Consolidating Snapshots: If you have multiple snapshots, you can

perform a "Snapshot Consolidation" to merge all snapshots into the base disk.
This helps to reduce storage requirements and improves performance.

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Step 3: Configuring Snapshot Settings: The snapshot settings allow you to define
how snapshots are managed and stored.

a. Snapshot Location: Configure the location where snapshot files are

stored, which can be on the same data store as the virtual machine or on a different
storage location.

b. Snapshot Quiescent: Enable or disable the use of VMware Tools to

quiesce the file system inside the virtual machine before taking a snapshot. This
helps ensure application consistency during the snapshot.

Step 4: Scheduling Snapshots: Some virtualization platforms allow you to

schedule snapshots to be taken automatically at specific intervals.

a. Scheduled Snapshots: Navigate to the virtual machine's settings,

find the "Snapshot Schedule" option, and configure the frequency
and retention policy for automatic snapshots.
Output:

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Result:

Thus, the Create, Manage, Configure and schedule snapshots was Created
and Run Successfully.

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Ex. No:2(c)
Create Spanned, Mirrored and Striped volume
DATE:

Aim:
To Create Spanned, Mirrored and Striped volume
Procedure:
Step 1: How to create a spanned volume:
a. Right-click on "This PC" or "My Computer" and select "Manage."
b. In the Computer Management window, click on "Disk Management"
under "Storage" in the left pane.
c. Identify the disks you want to use in the spanned volume. They should
be unallocated or have empty space available.
d. Right-click on the first disk and choose "New Spanned Volume."
e. Follow the on-screen instructions to select additional disks and allocate
space for the spanned volume.
f. Assign a drive letter or mount point to the new volume and format it with
a file system.
Step 2: How to create a mirrored volume:
a. Follow steps a to c from the spanned volume creation process to open
Disk Management.
b. Right-click on one of the disks you want to use in the mirror and choose
"New Mirrored Volume."
c. Select the additional disk(s) to mirror the first disk, and then allocate
space for the mirrored volume.
d. Assign a drive letter or mount point to the new volume and format it
with a file system. e. Windows will start the synchronization process, where data
is copied from the source disk to the mirror disk(s).
Step 3: How to create a striped volume:
a. Follow steps a to c from the spanned volume creation process to open
Disk Management.
b. Right-click on one of the disks you want to use in the stripe and choose
"New Striped Volume."
c. Select the additional disk(s) to include in the stripe, and then allocate
space for the striped volume. d. Assign a drive letter or mount point to the new
volume and format it with a file system.

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Output:

Result:

Thus, The Spanned, Mirrored and Striped volume has been Created and
Run Successfully.

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Ex. No:2(d)
Create RAID 5 Volume
DATE:

Aim:
To Create RAID 5 Volume
Procedure:
Step 1: Backup Data: Before creating the RAID 5 volume, back up all your
critical data to ensure it is safe in case of any unforeseen issues.
Step 2: Initialize and Convert Disks to Dynamic: If your disks are currently basic
disks, you need to convert them to dynamic disks to create a RAID 5 volume.
Follow these steps:

a. Right-click on "This PC" or "My Computer" and select "Manage."

b. In the Computer Management window, click on "Disk Management"

under "Storage" in the left pane.

c. Identify the disks you want to use in the RAID 5 array. They should be
unallocated or have empty space available.

d. Right-click on each disk and select "Convert to Dynamic Disk." Repeat

this for all the disks you want to include in the RAID 5 array.

Step 3: Create the RAID 5 Volume: Once you have converted the disks to
dynamic, you can proceed to create the RAID 5 volume:

a. Right-click on one of the disks you want to use in the RAID 5 array.

b. Select "New Spanned Volume."

c. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the other disks you want to
include in the RAID 5 array. There should be at least three disks in total.

d. Allocate the desired amount of space for the RAID 5 volume. RAID 5
requires a minimum of three disks, and the volume size will be the total capacity
of all disks minus one disk's worth of space. For example, if you have three 1TB
disks, the RAID 5 volume will have a total capacity of 2TB.

e. Assign a drive letter or mount point to the new RAID 5 volume and
format it with a file system.

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Step 4: Initialize and Format the RAID 5 Volume: After creating the RAID 5
volume, you need to initialize and format it:

a. When prompted, initialize the disks using the default partition style
(usually GPT).

b. Format the RAID 5 volume with your desired file system (e.g., NTFS)
and assign a drive letter or mount point.

Output:

Result:

Thus, The RAID 5 Volume has been Created and Run Successfully

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Ex. No:3(a)
Desktop Virtualization using VNC
DATE:

Aim:

To Create Desktop Virtualization using VNC

Procedure:

Step 1: Install VNC Server.

Step 2: Configure VNC Server: After installing the VNC server, you'll need to
configure it by setting a password or access control options to secure the remote
access. Ensure that the VNC server is running and ready to accept incoming
connections.

Step 3: Install VNC Viewer.

Step 4: Connect to the Remote Desktop: Launch the VNC viewer and enter the
IP address or host name of the remote computer (the host) you want to connect
to. If you have configured a password or access control options on the VNC
server, you will be prompted to enter the credentials. Once authenticated, the
VNC viewer establishes a connection to the remote desktop.

Step 5: Control the Remote Desktop: After the connection is established, you will
see the remote desktop environment displayed in the VNC viewer. You can now
interact with the remote desktop as if you were physically sitting in front of it.
You can run applications, access files, and perform any tasks on the remote
computer just as if you were using it directly.

Output:

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Result:

Thus, The Desktop Virtualization using VNC has been Created and Ru
Successfully.

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Ex. No:3(b)
Desktop Virtualization using Chrome Remote Desktop
DATE:

Aim:
To Create Desktop Virtualization using Chrome Remote Desktop
Procedure:
Step 1: Install Chrome Remote Desktop Extension: Make sure you have the
Google Chrome web browser installed on both the computer you want to access
remotely (the host) and the computer or device you want to use for remote access
(the client). Install the "Chrome Remote Desktop" extension from the Chrome
Web Store on both devices.
Step 2: Set Up Host Computer (Computer to be Accessed):
a. Open Google Chrome on the host computer.
b. In the address bar, type "chrome://apps" and press Enter.
c. Click on the "Chrome Remote Desktop" icon to open the application.
d. Follow the on-screen instructions to grant necessary permissions and set
up remote access for the host computer.
e. Create a secure PIN to use for remote access authentication.
Step 3: Access Host Computer (Client Device):
a. Open Google Chrome on the client device (the computer or device from
which you want to access the host computer remotely).
b. In the address bar, type "[Link]/access" and press
Enter.
c. Click on the "Access" button under the "Remote Access" section.
d. Sign in with your Google Account (the same account used on the host
computer).
Step 4: Choose the Host Computer:
a. After signing in, you should see a list of available computers set up for
remote access. Choose the host computer you want to access.
Step 5: Authenticate and Connect:
a. If you have set up a PIN for the host computer, you will be prompted to
enter it to authenticate the remote access.
b. Once authenticated, the remote connection will be established,
and you will see the host computer's desktop in the Chrome browser
window.
Step 6: Control the Host Computer:

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a. You can now interact with the host computer's desktop through the
Chrome browser on your client device. Use your mouse and keyboard to control
the remote desktop.
b. To switch between full-screen and windowed mode, click the "Toggle
full screen" button on the top right corner of the remote desktop window.
Step 7: End the Remote Session: To end the remote session, click the "Stop
Sharing" button at the bottom of the remote desktop window.

Output:

Result:

Thus, The Desktop Virtualization using Chrome Remote Desktop was

Created Successfully

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Ex. No:4
Create type 2 virtualization on ESXI 6.5 server
DATE:

Aim:

To Create type 2 virtualization on ESXI 6.5 server

Procedure:

Step 1: Install ESXi 6.5: First, you need to install VMware ESXi 6.5 on your
server.

Step 2: Access ESXi Web Client: Once ESXi is installed and running, access the
ESXi Web Client through a web browser on a separate computer. Enter the IP
address or hostname of your ESXi server to log in to the management interface.

Step 3: Create a Virtual Machine: To create a virtual machine within ESXi,

follow these steps:

a. In the ESXi Web Client, navigate to the "Hosts and Clusters" view.

b. Select your ESXi server from the list of hosts.

c. Click on the "Create/Register VM" button or right-click on the host and

choose "New Virtual Machine."

d. The "Create New Virtual Machine" wizard will appear. Follow the steps
in the wizard to configure the virtual machine, including providing a name,
selecting the guest operating system, setting the desired resources (CPU, memory,
disk space, etc.), and selecting a storage location for the virtual machine files.

e. Finish the wizard, and the virtual machine will be created.

Step 4: Install Guest Operating System: Once the virtual machine is created, you
can power it on and install the guest operating system of your choice (e.g.,
Windows, Linux, etc.) using an ISO image or CD/DVD.

Step 5: Access and Manage the Virtual Machine: After the guest operating
system is installed, you can access the virtual machine through the VMware
Remote Console (VMRC) or use remote access tools like VNC or RDP to interact
with the guest operating system.

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OUTPUT:

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Result:

Thus, The type 2 virtualization on ESXI 6.5 server was Created and Run
Successfully.

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Ex. No:5
Create a VLAN in CISCO packet tracer
DATE:

Aim:

To Create a VLAN in CISCO packet tracer

Procedure:

Step 1: Launch Cisco Packet Tracer: Start Cisco Packet Tracer and open a new
or existing project.

Step 2: Add Switches: Drag and drop switches from the "Switches" section of the
"Devices" pane onto the workspace. You can use any Cisco switch model
available in Packet Tracer.

Step 3: Connect Switches: Connect the switches using Ethernet cables. Click on
the Ethernet interfaces of the switches and then click on the other switch's
Ethernet interfaces to create connections.

Step 4: Access the CLI: Double-click on the first switch to access its CLI
(Command Line Interface). The CLI window will open.

Step 5: Configure VLANs: Enter the configuration mode by typing the following
command:

enable

configure terminal

Step 6: Create VLANs: To create VLANs, use the vlan command followed by
the VLAN number. For example, to create VLAN 10 and VLAN 20, you would
do:

vlan 10

vlan 20

Step 7: Assign Ports to VLANs: To assign ports to VLANs, use the

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interface command followed by the port number and then the switchport access
vlan command. For example, to assign port 1 to VLAN 10 and port 2 to VLAN
20, you would do:

interface FastEthernet0/1

switchport mode access

switchport access vlan 10

interface FastEthernet0/2

switchport mode access

switchport access vlan 20

Step 8: Exit Configuration Mode: After assigning VLANs to the desired ports,
exit the configuration mode by typing exit.

Step 9: Save Configuration: Save the configuration by typing write or copy

running-config startup-config to make sure the changes are saved.

Step 10: Test VLANs: Now that you have created VLANs and assigned ports,
you can test the connectivity between devices connected to the switches. Devices
in the same VLAN should be able to communicate with each other, while devices
in different VLANs should not have direct communication unless you configure
inter-VLAN routing.

Output:

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Result:

Thus, The VLAN in CISCO packet tracer has been Created and Run
Successfully.

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Ex. No:6
Install KVM in Linux
DATE:

Aim:

To Install KVM in Linux

Procedure:

Step 1: Check Hardware Support: Before installing KVM, ensure that your
system's CPU supports hardware virtualization extensions (Intel VT-x or AMD-
V). You can check this by running the following command:

egrep -c '(vmx|svm)' /proc/cpuinfo

If the output is greater than zero (1 or more), it means your CPU supports
hardware virtualization.

Step 2: Install KVM Packages: The package names may vary depending on your
Linux distribution. Here are the package names for some popular distributions:

For Ubuntu/Debian:
sudo apt update
sudo apt install qemu-kvm libvirt-daemon-system libvirt-clients bridge-utils
virt-manager
For CentOS/RHEL:
sudo yum install qemu-kvm libvirt virt-install bridge-utils
sudo systemctl enable libvirtd
sudo systemctl start libvirtd
For Fedora:
sudo dnf install @virtualization
sudo systemctl enable libvirtd
sudo systemctl start libvirtd
Step 3: Verify Installation: After installing the required packages, check if KVM
kernel modules are loaded correctly:
lsmod | grep kvm
The output should show kvm and kvm_intel or kvm_amd modules loaded,
depending on your CPU.

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Step 4: Configure Permissions: For non-root users to manage virtual machines

using KVM, add them to the libvirt group:
sudo usermod -aG libvirt <username>
Remember to log out and log back in for the changes to take effect.
Step 5: Enable Nested Virtualization (Optional): If you plan to run virtual
machines with nested virtualization (e.g., running KVM inside a KVM guest),
you may need to enable nested virtualization on the host. This step is only
required if you intend to run virtual machines with KVM as guests.
For Intel CPUs:
echo "options kvm-intel nested=1" | sudo tee /etc/modprobe.d/kvm-
[Link]
sudo modprobe -r kvm_intel
sudo modprobe kvm_intel
For AMD CPUs:
echo "options kvm-amd nested=1" | sudo tee /etc/modprobe.d/kvm-
[Link]
sudo modprobe -r kvm_amd
sudo modprobe kvm_amd
Step 6: Install and Configure Virt-Manager (Optional): Virt-Manager is a
graphical user interface tool to manage virtual machines using KVM. If you prefer
a GUI interface, you can install Virt-Manager:
For Ubuntu/Debian:
sudo apt install virt-manager
For CentOS/RHEL:
sudo yum install virt-manager
For Fedora:
sudo dnf install virt-manager
Once the installation is complete, you can start creating and managing virtual
machines using KVM. You can use command-line tools like virsh or a graphical
interface like Virt-Manager to interact with KVM.

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