Oracle Linux 7 desktop Installation Steps on VMware Workstation 10
The Tutorial shows you Visually and Step-by-Step How to Install Red Hat Enterprise based Linux 7 GNOME 3 desktop on VMware Workstation 10.
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At this Time you will need to First, Installing the Red Hat Enterprise based Linux 7 Server and then on Top the GNOME 3 desktop.
Oracle Linux 7 Distribution Support the Following Kernel:
- Red Hat Compatible Kernel (RHCK), based on mainline Linux version 3.10.
- Unbreakable Enterprise Kernel Release 3 (UEK R3), starting with 3.8.13, based on mainline Linux version 3.8. This is the default kernel.

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Download Red Hat Enterprise based Linux 7 Server
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Create a New Virtual Machine.
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Browse for Oracle Linux 7 DVD ISO Image.
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Chose the OS Type.
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Set the VM Name.
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Set Disk Size to At Least 64Gb.
Select Store virtual disk as a single file.
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Click on Finish to Start VM.
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Start Red Hat Enterprise based Linux 7 Server Installation.
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On the Welcome Screen Select Language.
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Select the Destination HD Drive.
Then Click on the “Done” Button -
Start Installation Process.
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Set the Root Password.
Then Click on the “Done” Button -
Create a Regular User.
Check the “Make this user Administrator” Box
Then Click on the “Done” Button -
The Wait Until Installation is Acieved.
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Finnaly Reboot your New Red Hat Enterprise based 7 Linux.
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