keeping it simple - steps to adding windows to a mac

I'm reading many threads on specific tasks and technical Q&A, but I'd like some basic questions answered please by those that have done this.

I have about 125 GB free on my rMBP. I intend to install Windows 8 Enterprise on my SSD.

1) how much space should I use to partition? My initial research says I can get away with about 50GB. Full install, Office 2013, Photoshop, swap file space, ~5GB for dropbox and perhaps 12GB for 1 (large) game.

2) can I change the size of the partition easily later?

3) I want to use VMFusion. In what order do I do this?? (install VMFusion first? install win 8 under bootcamp first? set partition first? etc).

thanks.

charlieegan3 said:

Running via VMware is totally different from Boot Camp, you need to make that decision first.

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I do want vmware for the flexability. I have 16GB RAM, so hardware isnt an issue.

charlieegan3 said:

But do you want to use windows in mac OSX or windows in bootcamp? (or both?)

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That's my question. Not sure where to start.... I have 256GB SSD with Mountain Lion. 125GB free... what's the next step?