How to Install Debian Stretch 9 on a VMware Workstation Virtual Machine

Debian Stretch 9 Desktop on VMware Workstation VM - Installation

3. Run the Virtual Machine with Debian 9 ISO.

4. Then Choose Graphical Install.

   

5. Select a Language.

   

6. Select the Location.

   

7. Configure the Keyboard.

   

8. Configure the Network
   Set “localhost” as Hostname:

   

   And “localdomain as Domain Name:

   

9. Set Up the root SuperUser Password
   Take Note of it!

   

10. Make a New User
    Give a Full Name:

    

    Then the Username:

    

    And the User Pass:
    Take Note of it too…

    

11. Configure the Clock Time Zone.

    

12. Disk Partitioning
    Use the Entire Disk:

    

    Put All stuff in One Partition:

    

    Select the Disk to Partition:

    

    Continue Writing changes to Disk:

    

    

13. Configure the Package Manager
    Continue if you have not any DVD to scan:

    

    Pick an Apt Mirror Country:

    

    Then a Debian Mirror (It doesn’t matter so much and then ):

    

    If any proxy then enter the url:

    

14. Choose if Partecipating to the Popularity Contest.

    

15. Select the Software & Desktop to Install
    This is the Most Important Choice!

    

    You have many choices but if you are a Beginner just take the Default…

16. Install the GRUB Boot Loader
    Continue with the proposed:

    

    Confirm for Installation:

    

17. Then you are Done!

    

18. Restart the VM

19. Hit Enter on GRUB Spash Screen.

    

20. Login with the User Pass.

    

21. Enjoy an Amazing Debian Experience! :)

    

22. How to Install VMware Tools on Debian Stretch 9

    VMWare Tools Installation Guide

    Debian VMware-Tools Setup Guide