How to Install VMware Player on CentOS/RHEL and Ubuntu
Abstract: Start VMware Player After successfully installation of vmware player//download3.vmware.com/software/player/file/VMware-Player-7.1.2-2780323.x86_64.bun
VMware Player is used for creating virtual machines on any desktop systems. If you are an windows user and learning Linux, It can be much useful for you. Using vmware you can easily create a guest machine within few minutes and start working. After completing your work you can simply delete it.
Step 1: Download VMware bundle FileFirst go to vmware download page and download latest available version in bundle file. You can also use below url to download it.
# cd /opt # https://download3.vmware.com/software/player/file/VMware-Player-7.1.2-2780323.x86_64.bundleStep 2: Install VMware Player
After downloading vmware bundle file, install it using following command.
# chmod +x VMware-Player-7.1.2-2780323.x86_64.bundle # ./VMware-Player-7.1.2-2780323.x86_64.bundle
Installation startup will show you the license agreement. Accept the agreement and complete the installation.
Step 3: Start VMware PlayerAfter successfully installation of vmware player, lets start vmware from Applications >> System Tools >> Vmware Player Menu .
Congratulation’s! You have successfully install VMware player on you linux system.