How to Install VMRC (VMware Remote Console) on Linux

Procedure

1. In the vRealize Automation console, select any virtual machine in your deployment. Click the Actions icon and select Connect using VMRC. ...
2. In the vCloud Director Web Console, select Compute > Virtual Machines. Click Actions on any virtual machine and select Download VMRC.

1. How do I download Vmrc?
2. How do I connect my Vmrc console?
3. How do I install VMware tools on Linux?
4. How do I find Vmrc version?
5. What is Vmrc console?
6. Is VMware Remote Console free?
7. How do I run a VM remote console?
8. What port does VMware remote console use?
9. How do I copy and paste a VMware console?
10. How do I manually install VMware tools?
11. How do I know if VMware tools are running on Linux?
12. What is VMware tools for Linux?

How do I download Vmrc?

You can also access the download page from the vSphere Client or VMware Host Client.

1. In the vSphere Client, select any virtual machine, open the Summary tab, and click Launch Remote Console > Download Remote Console.
2. In the VMware Host Client, select any virtual machine and select Console > Download VMRC.

How do I connect my Vmrc console?

Procedure

1. In the vSphere Web Client, navigate to a virtual machine console in the inventory.
2. Click the Summary tab, and click Open with VMRC link.
3. Select the VMware Remote Console application from the list.
4. Click OK. The VMRC opens as a stand-alone application for the selected virtual machine.

How do I install VMware tools on Linux?

VMware Tools for Linux Guests

1. Choose VM > Install VMware Tools. ...
2. Double-click the VMware Tools CD icon on the desktop. ...
3. Double-click the RPM installer in the root of the CD-ROM.
4. Enter the root password.
5. Click Continue. ...
6. Click Continue when the installer presents a dialog box saying Completed System Preparation.

How do I find Vmrc version?

Log in to the vSphere Web Client. Click Help > About VMware vSphere. The version will be to the right of vSphere Web Client.

What is Vmrc console?

The VMware Remote Console (VMRC) is a standalone console application for Windows. VMware Remote Console provides console access and client device connection to VMs on a remote host.

Is VMware Remote Console free?

You can install VMware Remote Console on Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems. ... VMware Remote Console is a free product that does not require a license key to use.

How do I run a VM remote console?

Starting the Remote Console on a Windows Remote Workstation

1. Choose Start > Programs > VMware > VMware Remote Console.
2. On your desktop, double-click the VMware Remote Console icon.
3. In the VMware Management Interface, click the terminal icon to launch a remote console for that virtual machine.

What port does VMware remote console use?

The vSphere Client uses port 902 to provide a connection for guest operating system MKS activities on virtual machines. It is through this port that users interact with the guest operating systems and applications of the virtual machine.

How do I copy and paste a VMware console?

Right-click the virtual machine and click Edit Settings.
...
Click OK to save and exit out of the Edit Settings wizard.

1. Power on the VM.
2. Then use Copy/Paste directly on Windows/Linux/any other platform.
3. For paste operation's target platform is Linux, Older X applications do not use a clipboard.

How do I manually install VMware tools?

Procedure. Select the menu command to mount the VMware Tools virtual disc on the guest operating system. Right-click the virtual machine and select All vCenter Actions > Guest OS > Install/Upgrade VMware Tools.

How do I know if VMware tools are running on Linux?

To check which version of VMware Tools is installed on an x86 Linux VM

1. Open Terminal.
2. Enter the following command to display the VMware Tools information in Terminal: vmware-toolbox-cmd -v. If VMware Tools is not installed, a message displays to indicate this.

What is VMware tools for Linux?

VMware Tools is a suite of utilities that enhances the performance of the virtual machines guest operating system and improves management of the virtual machine. ... Provides the ability to take quiesced snapshots of the guest OS. Synchronizes the time in the guest operating system with the time on the host.