Building Virtual Experiment Platform in the Curriculum of Network Operating System Using Virtual Machines

The curriculum of Network Operating System is one of the core courses in computer network specialty. According to the characteristics of the curriculum and cultivation target of the practical talents, this paper discusses how to use VMware in the teaching process to build the network teaching platform. Also, with the function of virtual machine in the snapshot, cloning, video recording and so on, it can ensure efficiency of the experimental teaching, and help students to realize the promotion from the verification of a single experiment to design their own complex network environment. Eventually, the Students can master server management and configuration, improve the ability of problem solving and analysis.