Table Of Contents - VMware VLM3-ENG-CP - Lab Manager - PC User Manual

Contents
Preface 9
1
Introducing Lab Manager 13
Lab Manager Components 14
Lab Manager Benefits and Features 15
Using Lab Manager with VirtualCenter Management Server 16
Enabling High Availability for Lab Manager Server 17
2
Getting Started with Lab Manager 19
Setting Internet Explorer Options 20
Accessing the Lab Manager Console 21
Reviewing the Lab Manager User Interface 22
Default Landing Page 22
Specific Areas and Operations 23
Interface Features 25
Mouseover Menus 25
Breadcrumb Titles 25
Text Search Filter 25
Column Sorting 25
VMware Tools and Mouse Control 25
Reviewing the General Workflow in Lab Manager 26
3
Working with Virtual Machines 27
Accessing Virtual Machines 28
Accessing a Virtual Machine Console for the First Time 29
Installing the ActiveX Control 29
Installing the VMware Remote MKS Plugin for Firefox 29
Reviewing the Virtual Machine Console Page 30
Changing the Console Display Size 31
Reviewing Virtual Machine Operations 31
Summary of Virtual Machine Operations 31
Summary of Virtual Machine States 33
VMware, Inc. 3