Can I use Centos on Fusion as a "permanent" web server?

[Techin]

Hi,

so I'm planning using Centos 5 as a permanent web server through VMware Fusion.

The goal is to be able to back up every little pieces (MySQL database, web files, configurations...) of a webserver in one shot.

My worries...

Do I have to log in to lauch VMware Fusion?

Can I log out and keep VMware Fusion up and running?

Thanks in advance for your help.

[WoodyZ · Accepted solution]

Although VMware Fusion isn't designed through its UI to provide running as a Virtual Machine as a Service nonetheless yes you can do what you're asking.

Have a look at:[t-292873]

Use the information in "Starting a Virtual Machine without User Login" to start the Virtual Machine and the suspend method in the "Shutdown/Suspend Virtual Machine upon Mac OS X Reboot/Shutdown" section.

[Techin]

Exactly what I need.

Many thanks