Install vmware workstation
In this course, we supply some vmware VMs, so having a functioning VMware is relevant.
Note that VMWare workstation is a non-free software, and you must acquire a license to use it.
-
Download the evaluation version from vmware.com
Current as of this wtiting is version 16.2.1. The specific version should not be important.
-
Log in as root, or use sudo (depending on your configuration)
- Go to the download directory
- Run the bundle script:
./VMware-Workstation-Full-16.2.1-18811642.x86_64.bundle
- After installation, run the program using
./vmware
- Go through the wizards and respons to the parts with license agreements, CEIP, and such
- Type the license key.
-
Click Ok to finalize
If prompted, supply the root password
-
VMware workstation should now be installed, and you may import/create/administrate your virtual machines.
You may encounter issues with running multiple hypervisors at the same time, e.g. KVM and VMware workstation simultaneously.