Parallels WorkStation 2.2, 250-499u, EDU, ESD, EN WWL2XL-A06-EN Benutzerhandbuch

There is a special New Virtual Machine Wizard in Parallels Workstation that provides a means for 
creating new virtual machines for both new and experienced users.  

The wizard offers three methods of creating a virtual machine: Typical,  Custom, and Blank. 
They differ in time and the ability to specify various settings, and the appropriate method should 
be chosen based on a user's experience with Parallels Workstation. Regardless of what method 
is selected, you will be able to configure ready virtual machine using Configuration Editor (on 
page 105).  

Typical method is designed for new users and for fast virtual machine creation. When choosing 
this method you only need to specify: 

ƒ  the type and version of the guest operating system that will be installed; 
ƒ  the name of the virtual machine; 
ƒ  a directory for storing the virtual machine configuration file and a name of the configuration 

file. 

A virtual machine is created with the most common parameters for the selected guest operating 
system. A new hard disk image is created with predefined size and format, standard amount of 
memory is allocated, and so on. User can later change the settings and add new devices using 
the Configuration Editor. 

When creating a custom virtual machine configuration, the wizard allows you to set virtual 
machine parameters directly in the process of creation. This is intended for experienced users. 
When creating a custom virtual machine configuration, the user is asked to define: 

ƒ  the type and version of the guest operating system that will be installed; 
ƒ  the amount of RAM the virtual machine will use; 
ƒ  whether you want to create a new virtual hard disk, attach an existing one, or not to add one 

at all. In the first case you should specify the parameters of the new disk: it's size and type 
and where to store the disk file. When attaching an existing disk you have to locate the disk 
image file. If you select not to add a hard disk at all you are able to do it later in the 
Configuration Editor; 

ƒ  the type of networking in the virtual machine. If you select Bridged Ethernet, the wizard 

will ask to choose the network adapter that should be connected to the virtual device; 

ƒ  a name of the virtual machine; 
ƒ  a directory for storing the virtual machine configuration file and a name of the configuration 

file. 

The CD/DVD-ROM drive, floppy drive, and sound device (if it is supposed for the selected 
guest OS) are added automatically. Serial ports are included in some guest OS. Other additional 
devices can be added in the Configuration Editor.