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103 A p p e n d i x d Pavement-Maintenance Database Virtual Machine Installation Procedure To demonstrate the use of PMDb, sample data and analysis scenarios were generated to illus- trate several possible maintenance applications for asphalt and concrete pavements. Sample data were generated in part from the existing data provided by state agencies as well as from a random data generator (Figure 45). All data and illustrative examples presented in this report are not accurate representations of existing state agency data. The data have been altered and supple- mented to help demonstrate the use of PMDb and should in no way be construed as attempting to provide a conclusion regarding pavement-maintenance activity or its effectiveness. Steps to Setup and Install PMDb from DVD Step 1. Download VMware Player VMware Player is a free virtual machine player that allows the user to run PMDb on the desk- top or laptop. To download VMware Player, use the link below and select the operating system. https://my.vmware.com/en/web/vmware/free#desktop_end_user_computing/vmware_player/ 7_0|PLAYER-713|product_downloads Note: If the above link doesnât work, using a web browser go to http://www.google.com and type in âvmware player 7.1.3 downloadâ in the search box to find the appropriate link to the software on the VMware site. The download should be labeled âVMware Player for Windows 64-bit operating systems, Version 7.1.3.â
104 Framework for a pavement-Maintenance database System Step 2. Install VMware Player Once the VMware Player has been downloaded, launch the installation file and follow the on-screen prompts shown below. Click next to perform the installation and follow the on-screen prompts.
pavement-Maintenance database Virtual Machine installation procedure 105 Step 3. Launch VMware and Import PMDb Once the VMware Player has been installed, copy the PMDb folder from the DVD (CRP- CD-179; Volume 1) to the computer. Double click on the PMDb.ovf file located in the PMDb folder to initialize and launch the virtual machine. This process may take a few minutes the first time it is done and users can see progress prompts and messages.
106 Framework for a pavement-Maintenance database System Once the import is complete PMDb will launch on the desktop of the virtual machine where users can click to start PMDb. âWelcome to the PMDbâ will appear on the screen. If prompted for a password, enter âpmdb.â This prompt may not show up at all, depending on the system configuration.
