Create Virtual Machine using VMware Workstation 11 on Ubuntu 14.10
Abstract: 1 Start the VMware Workstation Dash Home —> Search —-> VMware workstation Click on VMware Workstation Click on. In this post we will discuss how to cr
In our Previous post we have discussed 「Installation Steps of VMware Workstation 11 on Ubuntu 14.10」. In this post we will discuss how to create a virtual machine using VMware Workstation 11 on Ubuntu 14.10 step by step.
Step:1 Start the VMware WorkstationDash Home —> Search —-> VMware workstation
Click on VMware Workstation
Click on 「Create a New virtual Machine」 option
Step:2 Select the type of Configuration for the virtual MachineIn my case i have selected the recommended type.
Click on Next…
Step:3 Specify the installation mediaInstallation media can be physical device like CD / DVD or ISO file. In my case i am using an ISO file of Linuxmint-17
Click on Next….
Step:4 Select Guest Operating System VersionClick on Next…
Step:5 Define OS Name & location where OS image will be storedBy default vmware workstation create operating system image in user’s home directory under vmware folder. We can also change this location as per the requirements
Click on Next…
Step:6 Specify Disk Capacity for the Virtual MachineClick on Next….
Step:7 Define the resources like CPU and Memory for the Virtual MachineClick on Customize Hardware.
Specify the CPU and Memory for the virtual machine as per your requirement. In this step we can also define the networking for the VM (Virtual Machine) like Nat (used to share host ip address) or Bridge ( directly connected to physical NIC )
Click On Close and then Click on Finish
Step:8 Start the OS(operating System) installationComplete the OS installation as per the instructions.
Step:9 Manage Virtual Machine : Start, Stop and Pause