How to Install VMware Tools in Virtual Machine Linux
VMware Tools is a set of utilities that enhances the performance and functionality of a virtual machine running on a VMware hypervisor. Installing VMware Tools in a Linux virtual machine is essential to ensure smooth operation and optimal performance.
In this article, we will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to install VMware Tools in a Virtual Machine running Linux.
Step 1: Mount the VMware Tools ISO
The first step is to mount the VMware Tools ISO file. In the VMware vSphere Client, go to the VM > Guest > Install/Upgrade VMware Tools menu. This will mount the VMware Tools ISO file to the virtual machine’s CD/DVD drive.
Step 2: Extract the VMware Tools Tarball
Next, open a terminal window in the virtual machine and navigate to the CD/DVD drive where the VMware Tools ISO file is mounted. You can extract the contents of the VMware Tools tarball using the following command:
tar -zxvf /media/cdrom/VMwareTools-xxxx.tar.gz
Step 3: Install VMware Tools
Once the VMware Tools tarball has been extracted, navigate to the extracted directory and run the following command to start the installation:
cd vmware-tools-distrib
sudo ./vmware-install.pl
Follow the on-screen instructions to install VMware Tools on your Linux virtual machine. Once the installation is complete, restart the virtual machine to apply the changes.
Step 4: Verify VMware Tools Installation
To verify that VMware Tools has been successfully installed, you can check the status of the VMware Tools service by running the following command:
vmware-toolbox-cmd -v
If the VMware Tools service is running, you will see the version number of VMware Tools installed on your Linux virtual machine.
Conclusion
By following the steps outlined in this guide, you should now have VMware Tools installed and running on your Linux virtual machine. VMware Tools enhances the performance and functionality of your virtual machine, making it easier to manage and maintain.
- Mount the VMware Tools ISO to the virtual machine.
- Extract the VMware Tools tarball.
- Install VMware Tools using the installation script.
- Verify the installation of VMware Tools.