In a Linux on Linux environment kvm would also work. On May 3, 2012 8:28 AM, "Eric Shubert" wrote: > On 05/02/2012 10:38 AM, Joe Gibbs wrote: > >> >> >> Hi >> >> I have a small Dell box that I have been using off and on for misc work >> related sw testing (started with v 9.x Desktop). >> >> I need to ramp up my personal training (as I am looking for work at the >> moment) and have a question for the group. >> >> Currently I am running 12.04 Desktop version with Apache, MySQL, >> OpenSSh and some other server packages installed. I will be installing >> Oracle next week for my next training project. However after the 12.04 >> upgrade I find that I can not access the Desktop Ubuntu machine from >> anything on the local network. I can access apache, mysql locally. A >> local ssh connections works just fine. Just can't do any of them from >> outside the box from anything on my home/local network. I don't think >> there are any running firewalls, so I am discounting that as an issue. >> >> Would a fresh install of the Server version be a better long term >> solution for working with those type of packages, or should I stick with >> my 4x upgraded Desktop version? >> >> and >> >> Does anyone have any suggestions as to what I can look into to resolve >> my network connection issue ? >> >> Thanks >> Joe Gibbs >> >> > I suggest you use virtualization to run the server(s) for your training. > VirtualBox would be a good choice for running virtual machines on a > desktop, and would keep you in the Oracle camp (whatever that's worth). > VMware Player (or Workstation) would be another good choice. > > -- > -Eric 'shubes' > > ------------------------------**--------------------- > PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.plug.**phoenix.az.us > To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: > http://lists.PLUG.phoenix.az.**us/mailman/listinfo/plug-**discuss >