How to Install VMware Player 15 on CentOS 8

How do I install Workstation 15.5 Player on Linux?
How install VMware 15 on Linux?
How do I download CentOS 8 ISO to VMware?
How do I create a virtual machine in CentOS 8?
Which Linux is best for VMware?
Does VMware have a free version?
How do I download VMware on Linux?
How do I install VMware tools on Linux?
How do I start VMware Workstation on Linux?
Should I use CentOS 7 or 8?
Which is better Fedora or CentOS?
Does CentOS have a GUI?

How do I install Workstation 15.5 Player on Linux?

To install VMware Workstation Player in Ubuntu and other Ubuntu-based distributions, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Install required build packages. ...
Step 2: Download VMware Workstation Player. ...
Step 3: Installing VMware Player. ...
Step 4: Installing VMware Player.

How install VMware 15 on Linux?

The commands and procedures used in this article describe the installation of VMware Workstation 15 on a Ubuntu 18.04 LTS system.

Step 1: Download the official VMware binary package. ...
Step 2: Install Build Essential to your system. ...
Step 3: Launch the VMware Installer. ...
Step 4: Launch the VMware Workstation.

How do I download CentOS 8 ISO to VMware?

First, visit the official website of CentOS and click on CentOS Linux DVD ISO as marked in the screenshot below. Now, click on a mirror link that is geographically closer to you. Now, select Save File and click on OK. Your browser should start downloading CentOS 8 ISO installation image.

How do I create a virtual machine in CentOS 8?

How To Install KVM on RHEL 8 / CentOS 8 Linux

Install KVM on RHEL 8 / CentOS 8 Linux. ...
Step 1: Ensure host CPU has Intel VT or AMD-V Virtualization extensions. ...
Step 2: Install KVM / QEMU on RHEL/ CentOS 8. ...
Step 3: Start and enable KVM daemon. ...
Step 4: Install Virtual machine Manager GUI – Optional. ...
Step 5: Create a VM instance on KVM.

Which Linux is best for VMware?

By now you should have a good idea of which Linux distro is best for your virtual machine. It doesn't matter if you're using VMware or VirtualBox---both are perfect for running Linux.
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We've looked at:

Linux Mint.
Lubuntu.
Raspberry Pi OS.
Fedora.
Arch Linux.
Elementary OS.
Ubuntu Server.

Does VMware have a free version?

VMware Workstation 16 Player

The free version is available for non-commercial, personal and home use.

How do I download VMware on Linux?

To install VMware Workstation 14 on Ubuntu desktop, follow the steps below:

Step 1: Register for an account. ...
Step 2: Download VMware Workstation 14 Pro for Linux. ...
Step 3: Make the Downloaded File Executable. ...
Step 4: Install Dependencies. ...
Step 5: Execute the Installer Wizard.

How do I install VMware tools on Linux?

VMware Tools for Linux Guests

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

How do I start VMware Workstation on Linux?

VMware Workstation 4

Open a terminal window, type vmware & and press Enter.
Select the name of the virtual machine you want to use in the Favorites list at the left of the Workstation window. ...
Click the Power On button to start the virtual machine.

Should I use CentOS 7 or 8?

I would say 8 is the better one to learn as 7 is end of life (EOL) in 2024, meaning no more security or feature updates (though nothing stops business from using it longer). 8 will be supported for another 10 years. It's fast, stable, and doesn't take as much resources as CentOS 8.

Which is better Fedora or CentOS?

Fedora is great for open source enthusiasts who don't mind frequent updates and the unstable nature of cutting-edge software. CentOS, on the other hand, offers a very long support cycle, making it fit for the enterprise.

Does CentOS have a GUI?

By default a full installation of CentOS 7 will have the graphical user interface (GUI) installed and it will load up at boot, however it is possible that the system has been configured to not boot into the GUI.