Introduction to Virtualization Workshop

Ever wondered how IT professionals run entire networks, servers, and operating systems on a single computer? Virtualization powers everything from home labs and cybersecurity training environments to enterprise data centers and cloud computing.

Join us for this hands-on, 3-hour workshop where you'll learn the fundamentals of virtualization using VirtualBox and gain an introduction to Proxmox, one of today's most popular enterprise virtualization platforms.

Participants will learn:

• What virtualization is and why organizations use it

• How to safely download and use operating system ISO files

• Creating and configuring virtual machines

• CPU, memory, storage, and networking best practices

• Snapshots, backups, and recovery techniques

• Guest tools, shared folders, and clipboard integration

• Common troubleshooting methods

• Virtual machines versus containers

• Introduction to enterprise virtualization concepts with Proxmox

This workshop is designed for beginners, aspiring IT professionals, cybersecurity enthusiasts, students, small business owners, and anyone interested in understanding the technology behind modern computing environments.

About the Instructor

The workshop is led by Justin Bisted, a technology executive, educator, pilot, and cybersecurity professional with more than 30 years of hands-on technology experience.

Justin has worked across information technology, cybersecurity, infrastructure, systems administration, networking, virtualization, compliance, and business technology strategy. Throughout his career, he has helped organizations deploy and manage real-world technology solutions while mentoring and training others in practical, understandable ways.

Known for his ability to explain complex technical concepts in plain language, Justin focuses on helping students understand not just how technology works, but why it works. His workshops emphasize real-world skills, practical demonstrations, and lessons learned from decades of experience solving technology challenges.

Whether your goal is to build a home lab, explore a career in IT, support a business environment, or simply better understand modern technology, this workshop will give you a strong foundation to continue learning with confidence.

Duration: 3 Hours

Hands-On Workshop

No Prior Experience Required

Approximately 3 CPE Hours of Educational Content