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Q: Can processes be configured to run after log out?

We just Purchased a MAC Mini that we are replacing our Windows server machines with. We are running the most current El Capitan and Apple server for file services and intend to expand that further. The current issue is that we have installed Vmware Fusion 8 Pro and have installed Virtual servers running Windows server 2008R2. We can not log out of the Admin account on the Mini without the Vmware shutting down. This requires us to leave the admin logged in all the time which is not optimum from a security stand point.

 

Can the system be configured to Run Vmware Virtual servers after log out?

 

Your comments and advice would be very welcome.

Mac mini, OS X El Capitan (10.11.3)

Posted on Jan 28, 2016 10:09 AM

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  • by rccharles,Solvedanswer

    rccharles rccharles Jan 28, 2016 12:16 PM in response to HVAC Guy
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    Jan 28, 2016 12:16 PM in response to HVAC Guy

    Well, yes.  See the Wharton link

    1) You could run Vmware from a normal user.

    2) You could enable fast user switching.  Switch away from whatever user started vmware with.  To switch back, you will need to enter the accounts password.

    3)How to run headless.  Actually, second answer, but don't mess the first

    https://beacon.wharton.upenn.edu/brainstorm/2007/10/hidden-advanced-features-of- vm/

     

    3.Background.

    You can start the app from the command line.  You need to drill down to the unix executable. It's in the MacOS directory inside of the package. Right click on the app. Pick "show package contents". When starting from the terminal, put an ampersand ( & ) on the end to run in the background. I think it is still tied to the accounts gui.

     

    I do not know if vmware will run without a gui interface.  You can use launchd to start apps up in the background.

     

    /Applications/Calculator.app/Contents/MacOS

    mac $ ls -l

    total 112

    -rwxr-xr-x  1 mac  admin   137K Feb 23  2015 Calculator*

    mac $ ./Calculator

    mac $ ./Calculator

    mac $ pwd

    /Applications/Calculator.app/Contents/MacOS

    mac $ ./Calculator&

    [1] 1797

    mac $

  • by rccharles,

    rccharles rccharles Jan 28, 2016 12:25 PM in response to rccharles
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    Jan 28, 2016 12:25 PM in response to rccharles

    Thanks. Happy computing.

     

    Hope you saw me 15 minute edit.

     

    You might need the professional version:

    https://www.vmware.com/support/fusion6/doc/fusion-60-release-notes.html

     

    lots of info, google:

    vmware fusion background mac os x

     

    R

  • by HVAC Guy,Helpful

    HVAC Guy HVAC Guy Jan 29, 2016 1:42 PM in response to HVAC Guy
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    Jan 29, 2016 1:42 PM in response to HVAC Guy

    rccharles,

    Thank you very much. I really appreciate it, i will let everyone know how it is going