{"id":3396,"date":"2024-07-27T10:00:41","date_gmt":"2024-07-27T10:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draculaservers.com\/tutorials\/?p=3396"},"modified":"2024-07-31T12:38:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-31T12:38:33","slug":"how-to-install-vmware-workstation-pro-17-on-ubuntu-24-04","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draculaservers.com\/tutorials\/how-to-install-vmware-workstation-pro-17-on-ubuntu-24-04\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Install VMware Workstation Pro 17 on Ubuntu 24.04"},"content":{"rendered":"
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VMware Workstation Pro 17 is a powerful and widely used virtualization tool that allows you to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single physical machine. This capability is invaluable for developers, IT professionals, and system administrators who need to test software, manage virtual environments, or work with different operating systems without needing multiple physical machines.<\/p>\n

VMware by Broadcom has discontinued the VMware Workstation Player product line and released VMware Workstation Pro 17 (and later versions) for free for personal use. In this article, I will guide you through installing the free VMware Workstation Pro 17 desktop virtualization software on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n

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Enabling Hardware Virtualization from the BIOS\/UEFI Firmware<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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To ensure VMware Workstation Pro functions correctly on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, you must enable hardware virtualization in your BIOS\/UEFI firmware. Here\u2019s how you can do it:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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  1. Access BIOS\/UEFI<\/strong>: Restart your computer and press the appropriate key (usually F2, F10, DEL, or ESC) to enter the BIOS\/UEFI settings.<\/li>\n
  2. Enable Virtualization<\/strong>: Look for settings like \u201cIntel VT-x,\u201d \u201cIntel Virtualization Technology,\u201d or \u201cAMD-V\u201d and enable them.<\/li>\n
  3. Save and Exit<\/strong>: Save your changes and exit the BIOS\/UEFI settings.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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    To verify that hardware virtualization is enabled on your Ubuntu 24.04 LTS system, run the following command:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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    egrep<\/span> -c '(vmx|svm)'<\/span> \/proc\/cpuinfo\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n
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    If the output is greater than 0, hardware virtualization is enabled.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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    Downloading Free VMware Workstation Pro 17 for Linux Installer<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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    To download the free version of VMware Workstation Pro 17 for Ubuntu 24.04 LTS, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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    1. Visit the Broadcom Support Website<\/strong>: Go to the official Broadcom support website and navigate to the VMware Workstation Pro download section.<\/li>\n
    2. Download the Installer<\/strong>: Download the VMware Workstation Pro 17 installer for Linux.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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      Assuming you have downloaded the installer, it should be located in your\u00a0~\/Downloads<\/code>\u00a0directory.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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      Installing Free VMware Workstation Pro 17 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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      To install VMware Workstation Pro 17 on your Ubuntu system, follow these steps:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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      1. Navigate to the Downloads Directory<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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        cd<\/span> ~\/Downloads\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n
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        1. Make the Installer Executable<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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          chmod<\/span> +x VMware-Workstation-Full-17.5.2-23775571.x86_64.bundle\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n
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          1. Run the Installer<\/strong>:<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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            sudo<\/span> .\/VMware-Workstation-Full-17.5.2-23775571.x86_64.bundle\r\n<\/code><\/pre>\n<\/div>\n
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            The installation process will take a few moments to complete. Once done, VMware Workstation Pro 17 should be installed on your system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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            Compiling the VMware Workstation Pro 17 Kernel Module<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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            After installing VMware Workstation Pro 17, you need to compile the kernel modules for it to function properly. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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            1. Start VMware Workstation<\/strong>: Attempt to start VMware Workstation Pro. If kernel modules need to be compiled, a prompt will appear.<\/li>\n
            2. Follow the Prompts<\/strong>: Follow the on-screen instructions to compile the necessary kernel modules.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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              For detailed instructions on compiling the VMware Workstation Pro kernel modules, you can refer to the official VMware documentation or community forums.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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              Starting VMware Workstation Pro 17 for the First Time<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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              Once VMware Workstation Pro 17 is installed and the kernel modules are compiled, you can start it from the Application Menu. Follow these steps to complete the initial setup:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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              1. Launch VMware Workstation Pro<\/strong>: Open VMware Workstation Pro from the Application Menu.<\/li>\n
              2. Accept the License Agreement<\/strong>: Read and accept the terms of the license agreement.<\/li>\n
              3. Check for Updates<\/strong>: Choose whether to check for updates on startup.<\/li>\n
              4. Join the Customer Experience Improvement Program<\/strong>: Decide whether to join the VMware Customer Experience Improvement Program (CEIP).<\/li>\n
              5. Enter License Key<\/strong>: Select \u201cI want to license VMware Workstation 17 for Personal Use\u201d to use it for free.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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                Authenticate with your Ubuntu login password if prompted. VMware Workstation Pro 17 should now be ready for use.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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                Creating and Managing Snapshots in VMware Workstation Pro 17<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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                Snapshots are an essential feature of VMware Workstation Pro, allowing you to save the state of a virtual machine at a particular point in time. This is useful for testing, development, and backup purposes. Here\u2019s how to create and manage snapshots in VMware Workstation Pro 17:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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                1. Create a Snapshot<\/strong>:\n