VMware Workstation Player is a popular virtualization tool that allows users to run multiple operating systems on a single Linux machine. It is widely used for testing and development purposes. This guide will walk you through the installation process step by step.
Before installing VMware Workstation Player, ensure that:
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).Before installing VMware, ensure you have the necessary dependencies: For Debian/Ubuntu-based distributions:
For RHEL/CentOS-based distributions:
For Arch Linux:
Navigate to the directory where the downloaded file is located and make it executable:
Run the installer with root privileges:
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
After installation, launch VMware Workstation Player from the terminal:
Or find it in your applications menu.
If you have a license key, enter it during the first launch, or use the free version for personal use.
To ensure VMware runs properly, enable the required services:
If you encounter issues, try:
You have successfully installed VMware Workstation Player on Linux. Now you can create and manage virtual machines efficiently. Happy virtualizing!