How to Install VMware Tools on AlmaLinux
VMware Tools is a set of utilities that enhances the performance of a virtual machine running on VMware virtualization platforms. It provides features such as better video resolution, faster mouse tracking, file sharing between the host and guest operating systems, and more. In this guide, we will walk you through the process of installing VMware Tools on an AlmaLinux virtual machine.
Step 1: Prepare Your AlmaLinux Virtual Machine
Before installing VMware Tools, make sure your AlmaLinux virtual machine is up to date. You can update the system by running the following commands in the terminal:
sudo yum update
Additionally, you will need to have root access to the virtual machine in order to install VMware Tools.
Step 2: Mount the VMware Tools ISO
On the VMware console, go to VM > Install VMware Tools to mount the VMware Tools ISO file to the virtual machine.
If the VMware Tools ISO does not automatically mount, you can manually mount it by running the following command:
sudo mount /dev/cdrom /mnt
Step 3: Extract and Install VMware Tools
Once the VMware Tools ISO is mounted, you can extract the contents and install VMware Tools by running the following commands:
tar -xzf /mnt/VMwareTools-version.tar.gz -C /tmp/
cd /tmp/vmware-tools-distrib
sudo ./vmware-install.pl
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process. Make sure to reboot your AlmaLinux virtual machine after installing VMware Tools.
Step 4: Verify VMware Tools Installation
To verify that VMware Tools has been successfully installed on your AlmaLinux virtual machine, you can run the following command:
vmware-toolbox-cmd -v
If you see the version number of VMware Tools displayed, then the installation was successful.
Conclusion
By following the steps outlined in this guide, you should now have VMware Tools installed and running smoothly on your AlmaLinux virtual machine. Enjoy the enhanced performance and features that VMware Tools provides!