Linux install VMware process detailed

As a result of the project needs, in Linux virtual a Windows, after looking for some information, found that can be used as a VMware to achieve, of course, there are other virtual machines can be used such as Win4lin,bochs, but after a trial, only VMware still good. The following steps are installed.

First go to https://www.vmware.com/to download the latest installation package, such as vmware-workstation-4.0.5-6030.tar.gz, under "/tmp". Then use the following command to unzip the installation.

1, TAR–ZXVF vmware-workstation-4.0.5-6030.tar.gz

2, CD./vmware-distrib

3./vmware-install.pl

Follow the prompts to select the following, if there is no special requirements, direct return can be.

4, install the start VM, prompt input command: VMware, or according to the prompt input can start, you can see the interface of VMware.

If you are installing with an RPM package:

1, RPM-IVH vmware-workstation-4.0.5-6030.i386.rpm

Preparing ... ########################################### [100%]

1:vmwareworkstation ###########################################[100%]

2, install the following command to start: VMware &

3, prompted to configure vmware-install.pl, carefully check the "vmware-install.pl" his position, and into his folder, with the command./vmware-install.pl, configure, follow the prompts to do the line.

4, after completion can use the command: "VMware" started.

You can add your own virtual machine after the start, I add the Windows Prwfessnal, the virtual machine CDROM set to the optical drive, you can install the operating system from the CD-ROM.

Of course, there is a key step, is to the VMware's Web site to apply for a 30-day trial serial number, before opening the virtual machine to enter the registration number, otherwise no way pow on.

OK, now you can use it.