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ContentsUsing VMware Workstation Player for Linux 91 Introduction and System Requirements 10Host System Requirements for Workstation PlayerProcessor Requirements for Host SystemsSupported Host Operating Systems101011Memory Requirements for Host Systems11Display Requirements for Host Systems11Disk Drive Requirements for Host Systems12Local Area Networking Requirements for Host SystemsVirtual Machine Features and SpecificationsSupported Guest Operating Systems1313Virtual Machine Processor Support13Virtual Machine Memory Allocation13Compatible Virtual Machines142 Installing and Using Workstation PlayerInstall Workstation Player on a Linux Host1515Linux Command Line Installation OptionsStart Workstation Player131617Use the Workstation Player WindowTransferring Files and Text1718Using the Drag-and-Drop FeatureUsing the Copy and Paste Feature1819Download a Virtual Appliance in Workstation Player20Remove a Virtual Machine from the Library in Workstation PlayerUninstall Workstation Player20213 Changing Workstation Player Preference Settings 22Configuring Close Behavior Preference SettingsConfiguring Software Updates Settings2223Configuring Connection Settings for a Proxy Server23Understanding the Automatic Software Update Process23Join or Leave the Customer Experience Improvement Program244 Creating Virtual Machines in Workstation Player 26Understanding Virtual Machines26Preparing to Create a Virtual MachineVMware, Inc.263
Using VMware Workstation Player for LinuxSelecting a Guest Operating System27Specifying the Virtual Machine Name and File LocationSpecifying Disk Capacity for a Virtual MachineCreate a Virtual Machine282931Use Easy Install to Install a Guest Operating SystemInstall a Guest Operating System ManuallyImporting Virtual Machines323334Import an Open Virtualization Format Virtual MachineImport a VMware vCenter Server Appliance34355 Installing and Upgrading VMware Tools 36Installing VMware Tools36Upgrading VMware Tools37Configure Software Update Preferences38Configure VMware Tools Updates for a Specific Virtual MachineManually Installing and Upgrading VMware Tools3940Manually Installing VMware Tools on a Windows Virtual MachineManually Installing VMware Tools on a Linux Virtual Machine4041Manually Installing VMware Tools on a NetWare Virtual MachineManually Installing VMware Tools on a Solaris Virtual Machine4445Manually Installing VMware Tools on a FreeBSD Virtual Machine46Starting the VMware User Process Manually If You Do Not Use a Session ManagerUninstalling VMware Tools47476 Starting and Stopping Virtual Machines in Workstation Player 49Start a Virtual Machine in Workstation Player49Start an Encrypted Virtual Machine in Workstation PlayerDownload a Virtual Appliance in Workstation PlayerPower Off a Virtual Machine in Workstation Player505050Remove a Virtual Machine from the Library in Workstation PlayerUse Ctrl Alt Delete to Shut Down a Guest5151Suspend and Resume a Virtual Machine in Workstation PlayerReset a Virtual Machine in Workstation Player5252Enable Autologon in a Windows Virtual Machine52Set Workstation Player Preferences for Virtual Machine Closing Behavior537 Changing the Virtual Machine Display 55Configure Display Settings for a Virtual MachineUse Full Screen Mode in Workstation PlayerReport Battery Information in the Guest5657Use Multiple Monitors for One Virtual MachineVMware, Inc.55574
Using VMware Workstation Player for LinuxLimitations for Multiple Monitors588 Using Removable Devices and Printers in Virtual Machines 59Use a Removable Device in a Virtual Machine59Connecting USB Devices to Virtual Machines60Disable Automatic Connection of USB DevicesConnect USB HIDs to a Virtual Machine6061Install a PDA Driver and Synchronize With a Virtual MachineTroubleshooting USB Device Control Sharing62Enabling a Virtual Machine to Print to Host PrintersAdd a Virtual Printer to a Virtual MachineInstall VMware Virtual Printer61636364Uninstall VMware Virtual Printer65Using Smart Cards in Virtual Machines66Use a Smart Card in a Virtual MachineDisable Smart Card Sharing6768Switch to a Virtual Smart Card Reader on a Linux Host689 Setting Up Shared Folders for a Virtual Machine 70Using Shared Folders71Guest Operating Systems That Support Shared Folders71Using Permissions to Restrict Access to Shared Files in a Linux GuestEnable a Shared Folder for a Virtual Machine72View Shared Folders in a Windows Guest73Mounting Shared Folders in a Linux Guest74Change Shared Folder Properties7174Change the Folders That a Virtual Machine Can ShareDisable Folder Sharing for a Virtual MachineMapping a Virtual Disk to the Host System757676Map or Mount a Virtual Disk to a Drive on the Host SystemDisconnect a Virtual Disk from the Host System767710 Configuring and Managing Virtual Machines 78Change the Name of a Virtual Machine78Change the Guest Operating System for a Virtual MachineChange the Working Directory for a Virtual Machine79Change the Virtual Machine Directory for a Virtual MachineChange the Memory Allocation for a Virtual MachineConfiguring Video and SoundSetting Screen Color Depth80808181Using Accelerated 3D GraphicsVMware, Inc.79825
Using VMware Workstation Player for LinuxConfiguring SoundMoving Virtual Machines8384Move a Virtual Machine to a New Location or New HostConfigure a Virtual Machine for CompatibilityUsing the Virtual Machine UUID8687Configure a Virtual Machine as a VNC Server87Specify a Language Keyboard Map for VNC ClientsUse a VNC Client to Connect to a Virtual MachineView VNC Connections for a Virtual MachineDelete a Virtual Machine8588909191View the Message Log for a Virtual MachineInstall New Software in a Virtual Machine9191Disable Acceleration if a Program Does Not Run9211 Configuring and Managing Devices 93Configuring DVD, CD-ROM, and Floppy Drives93Add a DVD or CD-ROM Drive to a Virtual MachineAdd a Floppy Drive to a Virtual Machine9394Configure Legacy Emulation Mode for a DVD or CD-ROM DriveConfiguring a USB Controller95Add a USB Controller to a Virtual Machine96Enable Support for Isochronous USB DevicesConfiguring and Maintaining Virtual Hard DisksConfiguring a Virtual Hard DiskCompact a Virtual Hard DiskExpand a Virtual Hard Disk95979798101101Defragment a Virtual Hard Disk102Remove a Virtual Hard Disk from a Virtual Machine103Using Lock Files to Prevent Consistency Problems on Virtual Hard DisksMoving a Virtual Hard Disk to a New LocationConfiguring Virtual Ports104104Add a Virtual Parallel Port to a Virtual Machine105Configure a Virtual Parallel Port on a Linux 2.6.x Kernel Host106Configure Permissions for a Parallel Port Device on a Linux HostTroubleshoot ECR Errors for Parallel PortsAdd a Virtual Serial Port to a Virtual MachineConfiguring Generic SCSI Devices106107107Change the Input Speed of a Serial Connection108109Add a Generic SCSI Device to a Virtual Machine110Avoiding Concurrent Access Problems for SCSI Devices on Linux HostsTroubleshoot Problems Detecting Generic SCSI DevicesVMware, Inc.1031101116
Using VMware Workstation Player for LinuxConfiguring Sixteen-Way Virtual Symmetric Multiprocessing112Configure Sixteen-Way Virtual Symmetric Multiprocessing112Use a Virtual Machine That Has More Than Sixteen Virtual ProcessorsConfiguring Keyboard Features113Use Ctrl Alt in a Key Combination114Configure Keyboard Mapping for a Remote X ServerChange How a Specific Key Is Mapped114116Configure How Keysyms Are MappedV-Scan Code Table113116118Modify Hardware Settings for a Virtual Machine12112 Configuring Network Connections 122Understanding Virtual Networking Components122Understanding Common Networking ConfigurationsConfiguring Bridged Networking123124Assigning IP Addresses in a Bridged Networking Environment125Configure Bridged Networking for an Existing Virtual Machine125Configuring Network Address TranslationConfiguring Host-Only Networking126126Configure Host-Only Networking for an Existing Virtual MachineChanging a Networking Configuration128Find the Network Type of a Virtual Machine128Add a Virtual Network Adapter to a Virtual Machine128Modify an Existing Virtual Network Adapter for a Virtual MachineEnable Jumbo Frames127129130Enable Jumbo Frames on Linux Host13013 Configuring Virtual Machine Option Settings 131Configuring General Option Settings for a Virtual MachineChanging a Virtual Machine Name131132Changing the Guest Operating System132Changing the Virtual Machine Working DirectoryConfiguring Power Options for a Virtual Machine132133Configuring VMware Tools Options for a Virtual MachineConfiguring Autologin for a Virtual Machine13313414 Configuring Virtual Machine Hardware Settings 135Adding Hardware to a Virtual Machine135Removing Hardware from a Virtual MachineAdjusting Virtual Machine Memory137137Configuring Virtual Machine Processor SettingsVMware, Inc.1387
Using VMware Workstation Player for LinuxConfiguring and Maintaining Virtual Hard DisksDefragmenting Virtual Hard DisksExpanding Virtual Hard Disks138139139Compacting Virtual Hard Disks140Mapping a Virtual Disk to the Host System140Changing Virtual Hard Disk Node and Mode SettingsConfiguring CD-ROM and DVD Drive Settings141142Configuring CD-ROM and DVD Drive Status and Connection SettingsChanging Virtual Device Node and Legacy Emulation SettingsConfiguring Floppy Drive Settings144Configuring Virtual Network Adapter Device Status SettingsConfiguring Bridged NetworkingConfiguring Host-Only Networking145146146Configuring Virtual Network Adapter Advanced SettingsConfiguring USB Controller Settings148Configuring Parallel Port Settings148Configuring Serial Port Settings147147Configuring Sound Card Settings149Configuring Generic SCSI Device SettingsConfiguring Display Settings144145Configuring Network Address TranslationConfiguring Printer Settings143143Configuring Virtual Network Adapter SettingsConfiguring LAN Segments142150151151Installing a Guest Operating System on a Physical Disk or Unused Partition15215 Using VMware Workstation Player REST API 153Use the VMware Workstation Player REST APIVMware, Inc.1538
Using VMware Workstation Player forLinuxUsing VMware Workstation Player for Linux describes how to use VMware Workstation Player tocreate, configure, and manage virtual machines on a Linux host.Intended AudienceThis information is intended for anyone who wants to install, upgrade, or use VMware Workstation Playeron a Linux host.VMware, Inc.9
Introduction and SystemRequirements1Workstation Player is a desktop application that lets you create, configure, and run virtual machines. Youcan also use Workstation Player to download and run virtual appliances.Host computers that run Workstation Player must meet specific hardware and software requirements.Virtual machines that run in Workstation Player support specific devices and provide certain features.This chapter includes the following topics:nHost System Requirements for Workstation PlayernVirtual Machine Features and SpecificationsHost System Requirements for Workstation PlayerThe physical computer on which you install Workstation Player is called the host system and its operatingsystem is called the host operating system. To run Workstation Player, the host system and the hostoperating system must meet specific hardware and software requirements.Processor Requirements for Host SystemsYou must install Workstation Player on a host system that meets certain processor requirements.Supported ProcessorsThe following host systems are supported.nnSystems using processors launched in 2011 or later except for systems using the followingprocessors.nIntel Atom processors based on the 2011 Bonnell micro-architecture. For example, Atom Z670/Z650 and Atom N570.nIntel Atom processors based on the 2012 Saltwell micro-architecture. For example, Atom AtomS1200, Atom D2700/D2500, and Atom N2800/N2600.nAMD processors based on the Llano and Bobcat micro-architectures.Systems using the following processors.nIntel processors based on the 2010 Westmere micro-architecture. For example, Xeon 5600, Xeon3600, Core i7-970, Core i7-980, and Core i7-990.VMware, Inc.10
Using VMware Workstation Player for LinuxProcessor Requirements for 64-Bit Guest Operating SystemsFor supported processors to run 64-bit guest operating systems, the host system must use one of thefollowing processors.nAn AMD CPU with AMD-V supportnAn Intel CPU with VT-x supportIf you have an Intel CPU that has VT-x support, you must verify that VT-x support is enabled in the hostsystem BIOS. The BIOS settings that must be enabled for VT-x support vary depending on the systemvendor. See the VMware knowledge base article at http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1003944 for informationabout how to determine if VT-x support is enabled.When you install a 64-bit operating system, Workstation Player performs checks to make sure the hostsystem has a supported processor. You cannot install a 64-bit operating system if the host system doesnot meet the processor requirements.Supported Host Operating SystemsYou can install Workstation Player on Windows and Linux host operating systems.To see a list of the supported host operating systems, search the online VMware Compatibility Guide onthe VMware Web site.Workstation Player is not listed, but the information for Workstation Pro is applicable to WorkstationPlayer. Operating systems that are not listed are not supported for use in a virtual machine.Memory Requirements for Host SystemsThe host system must have enough memory to run the host operating system, the guest operatingsystems that run inside the virtual machines on the host system, and the applications that run in the hostand guest operating systems.The minimum memory required on the host system is 2 GB. 4 GB and above is recommended.To support Windows 7 Aero graphics in a virtual machine, at least 3 GB of host system memory isrequired. 1 GB of memory is allocated to the guest operating system and 256 MB is allocated to graphicsmemory.See your guest operating system and application documentation for more information on memoryrequirements.Display Requirements for Host SystemsThe host system must have a 16-bit or 32-bit display adapter. Use the latest graphics driverrecommended for the host system.VMware, Inc.11
Using VMware Workstation Player for LinuxTo support Windows 7 Aero graphics, the host system should have either an NVIDIA GeForce 8800GT orlater or an ATI Radeon HD 2600 or later graphics processor.Important 3D benchmarks, such as 3DMark '06, might not render correctly or at all when runningWindows Vista or Windows 7 virtual machines on some graphics hardware.Disk Drive Requirements for Host SystemsHost systems must meet certain disk drive requirements. Guest operating systems can reside on physicaldisk partitions or in virtual disk files.Table 1-1. Disk Drive Requirements for Host SystemsDrive TypeRequirementsHard disknIDE, SATA, SCSI and NVMe hard drives are supported.nAt least 1 GB free disk space is recommended for each guest operating system andthe application software used with it. If you use a default setup, the actual disk spaceneeds are approximately the same as those for installing and running the guestoperating system and applications on a physical computer.nFor installation, approximately 200 MB free disk space is required on Linux and 250MB free disk space is required on Windows. You can delete the installer after theinstallation is complete to reclaim disk space.nIDE, SATA, and SCSI optical drives are supported.nCD-ROM and DVD drives are supported.nISO disk image files are supported.Optical CD-ROM and DVDFloppyVirtual machines can connect to disk drives on the host computer. Floppy disk imagefiles are also supported.Solid-State DrivesIf your host machine has a physical solid-state drive (SSD), the host informs guest operating systemsthey are running on an SSD.This allows the guest operating systems to optimize behavior. How the virtual machines recognize SSDand use this information depends on the guest operating system and the disk type of the virtual disk(SCSI, SATA, IDE, or NVMe).nOn Windows 8, Windows 10, Ubuntu, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux virtual machines, all drive typescan report their virtual disks as SSD drives.NotenNVMe virtual hard disks are natively supported for Windows 8.1 and later.nTo create a new a virtual machine with a Windows 7 or Windows 2008 R2 guest operating systemusing NVMe as the virtual hard disk, apply the appropriate Windows hot fix. See veral Linux operating systems support NVMe while others do not. Check with the operatingsystem vendor.VMware, Inc.12
Using VMware Workstation Player for LinuxnOn Windows 7 virtual machines, only IDE and SATA virtual disks can report their virtual disks as SSD.SCSI virtual disks only report as SSD when used as a system drive in a virtual machine, or as amechanical drive when used as a data drive inside a virtual machine.Use the virtual machine operating system to verify your virtual machine is using SSD as its virtual disk.Local Area Networking Requirements for Host SystemsYou can use any Ethernet controller that the host operating system supports.Non-Ethernet networks are supported by using built-in network address translation (NAT) or by using acombination of host-only networking and routing software on the host operating system.Virtual Machine Features and SpecificationsWorkstation Player virtual machines support specific devices and provide certain features.Supported Guest Operating SystemsA guest operating system can be Windows, Linux, and other commonly used operating systems.For the most recent list of guest operating systems that VMware products support, see the VMwareCompatibility Guide site: ch.php.Workstation Player is not listed, but the information for Workstation Pro is applicable to WorkstationPlayer. Operating systems that are not listed are not supported for use in a virtual machine.For instructions about how to install the most common guest operating systems, see the VMware GuestOperating System Installation Guide: al Machine Processor SupportVirtual machines support certain processor features.nThe same as the processor on the host computer.nOne virtual processor on a host system that has one or more logical processors.nUp to 16 virtual processors (sixteen-way virtual symmetric multiprocessing, or Virtual SMP) on a hostsystem that has at least 2 logical processors.Note Workstation Player considers multiprocessor hosts that have 2 or more physical CPUs, singleprocessor hosts that have a multicore CPU, and single-processor hosts that have hyperthreadingenabled, to have two logical processors.Virtual Machine Memory AllocationThe total amount of memory that you can assign to all virtual machines running on a single host system islimited only by the amount of RAM on the host.The maximum amount of memory for each virtual machine is 64GB.VMware, Inc.13
Using VMware Workstation Player for LinuxCompatible Virtual MachinesWorkstation Player can run virtual machines that other VMware products create.VMware virtualmachinesVMware, Inc.Workstation Player runs virtual machines that were created by usingWorkstation 4 and later, GSX Server 3.x, VMware Server, and ESX Server2.5 and later. Workstation 4 virtual machines run in legacy mode. You mustuse another VMware product to upgrade virtual machines created inversions earlier than Workstation 4 before you can run them in WorkstationPlayer.14
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