Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.4

User Guide

Accessing and Using Virtual Machines From the User Portal

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Abstract

This document shows you how to use virtual machines from the Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization User Portal.
Preface
1. Document Conventions
2. Getting Help and Giving Feedback
I. Getting Started
1. Accessing the User Portal
1.1. Logging in to the User Portal
1.2. Logging out of the User Portal
1.3. Logging in for the First Time: Installing the Engine Certificate
2. Installing Supporting Components
2.1. Installing Console Components
2.2. Installing USB Redirection Components
II. Basic Usage
3. The Basic Tab
3.1. Basic Tab Graphical Interface
3.2. Running Virtual Machines
4. The Extended Tab
4.1. The Extended Tab Graphical Interface
4.2. Running Virtual machines
4.3. Creating Virtual Machines
4.4. Explanation of Settings and Controls in the New Virtual Machine and Edit Virtual Machine Windows
4.5. Configuring Virtual Machines
4.6. Editing Virtual Machines
4.7. Removing Virtual Machines
4.8. Snapshots
4.9. Templates
4.10. Resources
4.11. Virtual Machines and Permissions
III. Advanced Usage
5. Configuring Console Options
5.1. Console Options
5.2. Remote Viewer Options
6. Configuring Multiple Monitors
6.1. Configuring Multiple Displays for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Virtual Machines
6.2. Changing the Resolution of Displays in a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Virtual Machine
6.3. Configuring Multiple Displays for Windows Virtual Machines
6.4. Changing the Resolution of Displays in a Windows Virtual Machine
7. Configuring USB Devices
7.1. Using USB Devices on Virtual Machines - Introduction
7.2. Using USB Devices on Virtual Machines - Native Mode
7.3. Using USB Devices on a Windows Client
7.4. Using USB Devices on a Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client
7.5. Using USB Devices on Virtual Machines - Legacy Mode
7.6. Configuring a Linux Client to Use USB Redirection in Legacy Mode
7.7. Configuring a Windows Client to Use USB Redirection in Legacy Mode
8. Configuring Single Sign-On
8.1. Configuring Single Sign-On for Virtual Machines
8.2. Configuring Single Sign-On for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Virtual Machines Using IPA (IdM)
8.3. Configuring Single Sign-On for Red Hat Enterprise Linux Virtual Machines Using Active Directory
8.4. Configuring Single Sign-On for Windows Virtual Machines
A. Revision History