How To Install Vmware In Ubuntu

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Title:
How to Install VMware Workstation on Ubuntu: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

Rationale:
Many Ubuntu users want to run multiple operating systems simultaneously or test different environments without affecting their main system. VMware Workstation offers a robust virtualization platform but installing it on Ubuntu can be tricky for beginners. This guide will simplify the process and get you up and running quickly.

Hook:
Ready to run Windows or another OS right inside your Ubuntu desktop? Follow these easy steps to install VMware Workstation and start creating virtual machines today!

How to Install VMware Workstation on Ubuntu: A Simple Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking to run virtual machines (VMs) on your Ubuntu system, VMware Workstation is one of the best tools available. Unlike VirtualBox, VMware offers excellent performance and advanced features for developers and power users alike. In this post, I'll walk you through the complete installation process of VMware Workstation Pro on Ubuntu, with examples and troubleshooting tips.

What You’ll Need

• A working Ubuntu installation (this tutorial uses Ubuntu 22.04 LTS but will work similarly in other versions)
• An internet connection
• Basic knowledge of using the terminal
• About 1GB of free space for VMware installation files

Step 1: Prepare Your System

First, it’s a good idea to update your package repositories and install required tools.

Open your terminal Ctrl+Alt+T and run:

sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade -y
sudo apt install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r) -y

Why this step?
VMware requires kernel headers and build tools for compiling necessary kernel modules.

Step 2: Download VMware Workstation Pro

Head over to the official VMware website:

VMware Workstation Pro Download

Choose the Linux version (.bundle file). Alternatively, you can download it via wget. For example:

wget https://www.vmware.com/go/getworkstation-linux
mv getworkstation-linux VMware-Workstation-Full.bundle

Make sure the filename matches what you downloaded.

Step 3: Make the Installer Executable

By default, the .bundle file is not executable. Run this command:

chmod +x VMware-Workstation-Full.bundle

Step 4: Run the Installer

Now launch the installer with root privileges:

sudo ./VMware-Workstation-Full.bundle

This will open a graphical installer wizard if you have a desktop environment.

Follow the prompts:

• Agree to license terms
• Choose shortcuts if prompted
• Wait for installation to complete

If you prefer command-line mode (for servers or no GUI), run:

sudo ./VMware-Workstation-Full.bundle --console --eulas-agreed --required

Step 5: Launch VMware Workstation

Once installed, you can start VMware from your application menu by searching “VMware Workstation,” or launch it from terminal by typing:

vmware &

On first launch, VMware might prompt you about license keys or kernel modules — accept any prompts to compile/install modules automatically.

Example: Creating Your First Virtual Machine

1. Click Create a New Virtual Machine.

2. Choose Typical configuration.

3. Select installation media (ISO file). For example, an Ubuntu ISO:

   Download Ubuntu ISO if needed:

   wget https://releases.ubuntu.com/22.04/ubuntu-22.04-desktop-amd64.iso
   

4. Follow the steps — set VM name and disk size.

5. Once created, hit Power on this virtual machine.

6. Follow the OS installation routine inside your VM.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Kernel headers not found error:
  Make sure kernel headers match your running kernel:

uname -r       # check running kernel version 
dpkg -l | grep linux-headers  # check installed headers 

If mismatch exists, update kernel or headers accordingly.

• Installation stalls or crashes:
  Try running installer with --console flag for detailed output.

• Modules fail to compile:
  Check if build-essential package is installed; reinstall if needed.

Wrapping Up

And that’s it! You now have VMware Workstation installed on your Ubuntu machine, ready to create virtual environments for development, testing, or experimentation without messing with your main system.

If you want extra performance tuning tips or guides on specific guest OS configs in VMware on Ubuntu, just leave a comment below!

Happy virtualizing! 🚀

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