How to Install VMware Tools on Ubuntu Server 20.04
If you are running Ubuntu Server 20.04 on a VMware virtual machine, you may want to consider installing VMware Tools. VMware Tools is a set of utilities that enhances the performance and functionality of your virtual machine. In this article, we will guide you through the process of installing VMware Tools on your Ubuntu Server 20.04.
Step 1: Update Ubuntu Server
Before installing VMware Tools, it is important to ensure that your Ubuntu Server is up to date. You can do this by running the following commands in the terminal:
sudo apt update
sudo apt upgrade
Step 2: Install Required Packages
Next, you will need to install the necessary packages to build VMware Tools. You can do this by running the following command in the terminal:
sudo apt install gcc make linux-headers-$(uname -r)
Step 3: Mount VMware Tools ISO
Now, you will need to mount the VMware Tools ISO to your virtual machine. You can do this by clicking on ‘Install VMware Tools’ from the VMware menu and then following the on-screen instructions to mount the ISO.
Step 4: Extract VMware Tools
Once the VMware Tools ISO is mounted, you will need to extract the contents. You can do this by running the following command in the terminal:
tar xzvf /media/cdrom/VMwareTools-*.tar.gz -C /tmp/
Step 5: Install VMware Tools
Finally, you can install VMware Tools by running the following command in the terminal:
cd /tmp/vmware-tools-distrib
sudo ./vmware-install.pl
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Once VMware Tools is installed, you will need to restart your virtual machine for the changes to take effect.
That’s it! You have successfully installed VMware Tools on your Ubuntu Server 20.04 virtual machine. Enjoy the enhanced performance and functionality that VMware Tools provides.