Installing the Linux operating system (UBUNTU) on VMware virtual machines

One, the installation of the virtual machine:

1, the current more common virtual machine (VM), the source of the Niang:

Virtual PC virtual Box VMware Workstation

VirtualBoxVirtualBox is open source, different from VMs, and powerful, can run on Linux/mac and Windows hosts, and supports the installation of guest operating systems in Windows, Linux, OpenBSD, and more. VMware WorkstationVMware's main features are:1. You can use more than two operating systems on the same PC without partitioning or rebooting;2. Completely isolate and protect the operating environment of different OS and all the application software and materials installed on the OS;3. Different OS can also interact with each other, including network, periphery, file sharing and copy-pasting function;4. Have recovery (undo) function;5. Be able to set and modify operating environment of OS at any time, such as: memory, disk space, peripheral equipment and so on. Virtual PCAllows you to run multiple operating systems at the same time on a single PC, you can use it without restarting the system, just click the mouse to open the new operating system or switch between the operating system. After installing the software, you can run multiple operating systems that you have installed without repartitioning or identifying the hard drive, and you can use drag-and-drop to share files and applications between several virtual PCs.

2, installing VMware Workstation Pro 12.0:

This article describes the use of Vmware,vmware is not open source software, therefore requires a registration code.

Offers a: http://mcracks.com/vmware-workstation-pro-12-license-key/

1. Run the installation file

2. Double-click the application and follow the prompts to install. After the installation is complete, you are prompted to enter the registration code to complete the installation of the virtual machine.

Second, the configuration work before installing the operating system on the virtual machine:

1, run start VMware Workstation

2, create a new virtual machine, default "Typical" configuration, click Next.

Select "Install the operating system later" and click Next.

Select the operating system you want to install, choose Windows8,windows7 for your needs, choose Linux (Default to Ubuntu, and choose Ubuntu 64) and click Next.

Note the installation location, try to select a large volume of disk, click Next.

Specifies the disk capacity, which defaults to 20G, and can be configured according to individual circumstances. Click Next.

You generally do not need to change the settings, click Next.

Click Done. a virtual machine is created to complete and will be input related configuration and system installation on this virtual machine.

Three, Ubuntu system installation Preparation:

1. Select "Edit Virtual machine settings"

The memory, processor and other devices are configured in turn. Memory Use recommended 1GB, also can use 2GB.

Set up the processor.

Note:the CD/DVD selection uses the ISO image file and selects the downloaded system ISO file storage path

Linux (Ubuntu) Download: http://www.ubuntu.com/download

Other options can not be changed, click OK to finish;

The preparation has been completed before installing the system and is now in the installation system stage.

Four, install the operating system:

1. Select "Turn on this virtual machine"

Ubuntu supports multiple languages, default 中文版. You can choose the language according to your habits. The system provides trial and installation, not as a developer, and can be selected for trial.

System installation ...

After the virtual machine starts: Use Alt+ctrl to switch the mouse between the computer and the virtual machine.

Ctrl + Alt +enter switch to fullscreen.

If the interface resolution is too small, it can be set in the system settings.

Installation Complete:

Installing the Linux operating system (UBUNTU) on VMware virtual machines