Before installing VMware Workstation, it is crucial to ensure your system is up-to-date. Open your terminal and run the following command:sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade
Install Required Dependencies
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VMware Workstation requires certain libraries and packages to function correctly. Install them by executing:sudo apt-get install build-essential gcc make perl
Download VMware Workstation
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Visit the official VMware website and download the latest version of VMware Workstation for Linux. Save the .bundle file to your preferred directory.
Make the .bundle File Executable
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Navigate to the directory where you saved the .bundle file and run the following command to make it executable:chmod +x VMware-Workstation-Full-*.bundle
Run the Installer
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Execute the installer by running:sudo ./VMware-Workstation-Full-*.bundle
Follow Installation Wizard
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Follow the on-screen prompts provided by the installation wizard to complete the installation. Accept the license agreement and select your installation preferences.
Install Linux Headers
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Once installation is complete, install Linux headers to ensure proper functioning:sudo apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r)
Run VMware Workstation
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Launch VMware Workstation from your application menu or by running the following command:vmware
Enter License Key
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If you have a license key, enter it when prompted. If not, you can use the trial version.
Start Creating Virtual Machines
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You are now ready to create and manage virtual machines on your Linux system using VMware Workstation. Enjoy exploring different operating systems seamlessly.