[clue-tech] VMServer 1.0 Host/Guest Internet problems

[David L. Anselmi]

Nate Duehr wrote:
> 
> On Dec 15, 2006, at 4:31 PM, David L. Anselmi wrote:
> 
>> I'm using bridged networking.  Have you tried that, or do you want  
>> something else?  (Look at the ethernet settings in the VM  settings.)  
>> As long as you aren't doing anything more than web  surfing I'd guess 
>> that NAT is the easiest network connection to use.
> 
> VMWare == Use the bridged networking.  Definitely.
> 
> Unless you have some kind of strange network requirements or want to  
> get really freaky about your security setup.
> 
> There are some legitimate reasons not to (maybe) in a server  
> environment, but I can't think of many that really apply or would  have 
> a significant impact on anyone just trying to get a VM up and  running 
> for playing around.

I'm thinking of a not-network-savvy person without a LAN using something 
like the old cable modems where the host box would get its IP by DHCP 
from Comcast.  Then bridging might not be as trouble free as NAT.  I 
don't know if anyone has that kind of setup anymore.

Dave