Vmware IT Idea
Can I copy an existing computer installation into a Virtual Machine?
Advantages (if possible):
- Freedom to make more daring tests without running risk of losing data
- Ability to instantly revert to original status if a given fix did not work
Furthermore,
For business machines, it would be great if I could order the following from Dell.
Linux secure install on the base hardware. (and set to autoupdate drivers and security patches)
Vmware Player or Server preinstalled.
Windows XP VM installed. (and a backup installed as well.)
Have VMware set to create snapshots periodically. (and copy Outlook snapshots nightly).
So, if the user gets a new machine. I just copy the old virtual machine of XP over to it, and I am done. awesome.
If user gets nasty spyware, virus, deletes system files, etc. I just pull the latest vmware image snapshot, and we are 95% finished. (5% is reverted to the saved Outlook pst if necessary.)