How to Install VMware Tools in CentOS 7
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Summary: Learn how to install VMware Tools in CentOS 7 to enhance the performance and functionality of your virtual machines. Follow these step-by-step instructions to ensure a smooth installation process.
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When running CentOS 7 as a virtual machine (VM) on VMware, installing VMware Tools is essential for optimal performance and functionality. VMware Tools includes drivers and utilities to enhance the VM’s graphics, network, and storage capabilities. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to install VMware Tools in CentOS 7:
Step 1: Prepare Your CentOS 7 Virtual Machine
Before installing VMware Tools, make sure your CentOS 7 VM is up-to-date. You can do this by running the following commands:
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Reboot your VM if any updates were installed.
Step 2: Mount VMware Tools Installer
In the VMware vSphere Client, navigate to the VM menu and select “Guest” > “Install/Upgrade VMware Tools.” This action mounts the VMware Tools installation ISO to your CentOS 7 VM.
Step 3: Extract VMware Tools Archive
Create a directory to extract the VMware Tools archive and change to that directory:
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Replace <version> with the appropriate version number.
Step 4: Install VMware Tools
Navigate to the extracted VMware Tools directory and run the installer script:
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Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation. Press Enter to accept the default values when prompted.
Step 5: Reboot Your CentOS 7 VM
Once the installation is complete, reboot your CentOS 7 VM to ensure that VMware Tools is fully integrated:
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After the reboot, VMware Tools should be installed and functioning correctly on your CentOS 7 VM.
Step 6: Verify VMware Tools Installation
To verify that VMware Tools is installed and running, you can check the VMware Tools service status:
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If VMware Tools is running, you should see an output indicating that the service is active and running.
That’s it! You have successfully installed VMware Tools in CentOS 7, enhancing the performance and functionality of your virtual machine.
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