Sun Java Desktop System 2 documentation covers information on how to install the operating system in a virtual machine. For additional information about the operating system, refer to the instructions included in the installation media.
Sun Java Desktop System 2 documentation includes the following topics:
- Installation Instructions
- VMware Tools in a Sun Java Desktop System 2 Guest
- Knowledge Base Articles for Sun Java Desktop System 2
- VMware Compatibility Guide
Installation Instructions
To install Sun Java Desktop System 2 in a virtual machine you can use the standard Sun Java Desktop System distribution CDs or the boot floppy/network method. The following installation instructions are for standard distribution CD.
Prerequisites
Before you begin, verify that the following tasks are complete:
- Read General Installation Instructions for All VMware Products.
- Create and configure a new virtual machine.
Installation Steps
- Insert the Sun Java Desktop System 2 installation CD in the CD-ROM drive.
- Power on the virtual machine.
- Follow the prompts to complete the installation.
- Install VMware Tools.
VMware Tools in an Sun Java Desktop System 2 Guest
For information on VMware Tools, see Knowledge base article 1014294, General VMware Tools installation instructions, at http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1014294.
Knowledge Base Articles for Sun Java Desktop System 2
The following link refers to knowledge base articles on operating system specific issues. See VMware Knowledge Base for a list of known issues about the operating system.
VMware Compatibility Guide
The VMware Compatibility Guide Web site lists supported guest and host operating systems and provides related support information.