Virtual machines - an idea whose time has returned: application to network, security, and database courses

Virtual machines provide a secure environment within which students may install, configure, and experiment with operating system, network, and database software. This paper describes experiences teaching three advanced courses in system and network administration, information security and assurance,...

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Published in:SIGCSE bulletin 2006-03, Vol.38 (1), p.102-106
Main Authors: Bullers, William I., Burd, Stephen, Seazzu, Alessandro F.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Virtual machines provide a secure environment within which students may install, configure, and experiment with operating system, network, and database software. This paper describes experiences teaching three advanced courses in system and network administration, information security and assurance, and database administration using VMware workstation in a shared student laboratory. The paper describes benefits and challenges in course and lab configuration, security, and administration.
ISSN:0097-8418
DOI:10.1145/1124706.1121375