Abstract: A method for acquiring process statistics includes starting a Virtual Machine (VM) on the host node; renaming a standard DLL that collects process statistics; installing a replacement DLL in a directory of a Task Manager, wherein the replacement DLL has the same name as the standard DLL prior to the renaming; collecting host OS process statistics via the renamed standard DLL; collecting VM process statistics via API calls to the replacement DLL from the Task Manager; and displaying the VM process statistics and the host OS process statistics in the same interface. Optional steps include launching the Task Manager on a host node; saving a link to location of the renamed standard DLL prior to the installing; starting a host process prior to the step of collecting the host OS process statistics, and starting a VM process on the VM prior to the step of collecting the VM process statistics.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for implementing a VM on a host computer and monitoring the VM processes from the Host computer. A host-based Task Manager monitors the VM process and obtains execution statistics using a proprietary dynamic link library that substitutes Guest statistic collection functions for standard host statistic collection functions. The Guest statistic collection functions acquire data related to the execution of the VM processes running on the Guest OS.

Abstract: A method for generation of virtual images on a computer system having a Virtual Machine (VM), including (a) generating a virtual image of the VM that includes a state of the VM's disk at a particular moment in time; wherein the virtual image is viewable via a host-side graphical representation component for viewing a history of virtual images representing states of the VM's disk at prior moments in time; (b) storing the virtual image as multiple chunks or partitions; (c) from the host side, acquiring a state of the VM's memory and adding the state of the VM's memory to the virtual image; (d) configuring the graphical representation component to display only selected virtual images based on user selection, and (e) in the graphical representation component, displaying a representation of differences between at least two of the virtual images.

Abstract: A system, method and computer program product for implementing a VM on a host computer and monitoring the VM processes from the Host computer. A host-based Task Manager monitors the VM process and obtains execution statistics using a proprietary dynamic link library that substitutes Guest statistic collection functions for standard host statistic collection functions. The Guest statistic collection functions acquire data related to the execution of the VM processes running on the Guest OS.

Abstract: A method for generation of virtual images on a computer system having a Virtual Machine (VM), including (a) generating a virtual image of the VM that includes a state of the VM's disk at a particular moment in time; wherein the virtual image is viewable via a host-side graphical representation component for viewing a history of virtual images representing states of the VM's disk at prior moments in time; (b) storing the virtual image as multiple chunks or partitions; (c) from the host side, acquiring a state of the VM's memory using a guest-side Application Process Interface (API) and adding the state of the VM's memory to the virtual image; (d) configuring the graphical representation component to display only selected virtual images based on user selection, and (e) in the graphical representation component, displaying a representation of differences between at least two of the virtual images.

Abstract: A method for generation of virtual images on a computer system having a Virtual Machine (VM), including (a) generating a virtual image of the VM that includes a state of the VM's disk at a particular moment in time; wherein the virtual image is viewable via a host-side graphical representation component for viewing a history of virtual images representing states of the VM's disk at prior moments in time; (b) storing the virtual image as multiple chunks or partitions; (c) from the host side, acquiring a state of the VM's memory using a guest-side Application Process Interface (API) and adding the state of the VM's memory to the virtual image; (d) configuring the graphical representation component to display only selected virtual images based on user selection, and (e) in the graphical representation component, displaying a representation of differences between at least two of the virtual images.

Abstract: A method and system for generating and managing snapshots of Virtual Machine (i.e., virtual snapshots) and creating a centralized integrated backup for the Virtual Machine (VM). Proposed method and system allow users to roll back to any previous version of the VM and instantiate this version using the logic encapsulated in a virtual snapshot of the VM. The virtual snapshots taken at various times can be combined into a chronological tree viewable via a virtual snapshot image viewer. The snapshot trees for different VMs are combined into centralized integrated system backup (CIB) that can be managed by a central console including a GUI of the virtual snapshot image viewer.

Abstract: A method and system for an unattended installation of any type of a guest operating system (GOS) on a Virtual Machine (VM), or a nested VM. Proposed method and system allow users to create an executable script, which provides automation of any GOS or application installation on the VM. User actions, such as mouse clicks, gestures, touch commands and keyboard strokes, performed during GOS/application installation are recorded. The delays, time periods between clicks and strokes are recorded as well. All of this information is incorporated into an executable script. The script, when executed, simulates/reproduces GOS/application action sequence. This sequence reflects the behavior of GOS/application itself executed on a VM.

Abstract: A method and system for generating and managing snapshots of Virtual Machine (i.e., virtual snapshots) and creating a centralized integrated backup for the Virtual Machine (VM). Proposed method and system allow users to roll back to any previous version of the VM and instantiate this version using the logic encapsulated in a virtual snapshot of the VM. The virtual snapshots taken at various times can be combined into a chronological tree viewable via a virtual snapshot image viewer. The snapshot trees for different VMs are combined into centralized integrated system backup (CIB) that can be managed by a central console including a GUI of the virtual snapshot image viewer.

Abstract: A method and system for generating and managing snapshots of Virtual Machine (i.e., virtual snapshots) and creating a centralized integrated backup for the Virtual Machine (VM). Proposed method and system allow users to roll back to any previous version of the VM and instantiate this version using the logic encapsulated in a virtual snapshot of the VM. The virtual snapshots taken at various times are combined into a chronological tree viewable via a virtual snapshot image viewer. The snapshot trees for different VMs are combined into centralized integrated system backup (CIB) that can be managed by a central console including a GUI of the virtual snapshot image viewer.

Abstract: A method and system for an unattended installation of any type of a guest operating system (GOS) on a Virtual Machine (VM). Proposed method and system allow users to create an executable script, which provides automation of any GOS installation on the VM. User actions, such as mouse clicks and keyboard strokes, performed during GOS installation are recorded. The delays, time periods between clicks and strokes are recorded as well. All of this information is incorporated into an executable script. The script, when executed, simulates/reproduces GOS action sequence. This sequence reflects the behavior of GOS itself executed on a VM. The executable script is OS-independent and runs on top of system OS.