How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on CentOS Easy Guide

October 6, 2017 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on CentOS

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on CentOS 6.x/7.x/8.x/8-Stream/9-Stream 64-bit GNU/Linux Desktop.

And this guide includes the Detailed Commands & Instructions on CentOS VMware Workstation Pro 14 Installation.

Finally, VMware Workstation Pro 14 continues VMware’s tradition of delivering leading edge features and performance.

With support for the latest version of Windows and Linux, the latest Processors and Hardware, and the ability to connect to VMware vSphere and vCloud Air.

  1. Open a Shell Terminal emulator window
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

    Installing VMware Workstation Pro 12 on CentOS - Open Terminal
  2. Then Install the Required Packages

    sudo yum install kernel-headers kernel-devel gcc glibc-headers make libaio

    If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo

  3. Download VMware Workstation Pro 14 (30 Days Trial)

    VMware Workstation Pro 14 Linux 64-bit
  4. So now Run VMware-Workstation Bundle
    Access the VMware Workstation Bundle Location:

    cd $HOME/Downloads

    Give Execution Permissions:

    chmod +x ./VMware-Workstation*14*.bundle

    Then Run the VMware Workstation Bundle:

    sudo ./VMware-Workstation*14*.bundle

    If the Graphical Installer do Not Launch then type ‘q’ to Accept License and Follow CLI Wizard.

  5. And Follow the VMware Workstation Pro 14 WorkFlow
    Accept the Licenses:

    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on CentOS - Accept Licenses
    Next Set your User’s name:
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on CentOS - Set UserName
    Possibly Insert the License Key if Already have One:
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on CentOS - Insert License Key
    Choose the Shareds VMw Directory:
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on CentOS - Choose Shared VMw Directory
    Set the Https Port (Default 443 should be just good):
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on CentOS -

    Then Start Installation:
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on CentOS - Start Installation
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on CentOS - Success

  6. Finally, Enjoy VMware Workstation Pro 14 on CentOS ;)

    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on CentOS - VMware Workstation Pro 14 GUI

  7. How to Install VMware-Tools on VMware Workstation Guests:

    VMWare Tools Installation Guides
  8. How to Install Google-Chrome Web Browser on CentOS
    Installing Google-Chrome Web Browser on CentOS.


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