VMWare 4.0 for Workstation

[Stevesdl]

This is probably a pretty trivial question but just the same.

I have registered copy of VMWare 4.0.x Workstation. I can install server OS's on it including Windows Server 2003. My question if anyone knows; "Can I run Windows Server 2003 in the capacity of a domain controller for my home domain?" The reason why I ask is that I never got a straight answer from VMWare on that question and I do know that here is the VMWare server OS out so I am confused on the difference if I indeed can run a domain controller off from my workstation version.

Thanks for the thoughts and replies ahead of time
Steve

 

[comtec17]

Yes you can. I currently run a Windows 2000 DC with AD off my laptop for developement purposes. It works without any issues.

 

[wsanchez2782]

Yes you Can. VMware server gives you more option. Like a web Interface where you can create, delete , start and shutdown virtual machines. Also has a Remote Console similar like remote desktop great when you install VMware on Linux with text mode only

 

[tpittman]

There's also an article on the Windows and .Net Magazine website describing how to run a VMWare workstation VM as a service, so it starts up before you log in, in case you need to authenticate to that VM DC. I haven't tried it yet myself, though.