How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic Easy Guide

June 24, 2018 | By the+gnu+linux+evangelist.

VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Ubuntu Installation Guide

Hi! The Tutorial shows you Step-by-Step How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic LTS 64-bit Desktop.

And this guide includes the Detailed Commands & Instructions on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic VMware Workstation Pro 14 Installation.

Moreover, 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 Terminal Shell emulator window
    Ctrl+Alt+t on Desktop
    (Press “Enter” to Execute Commands)

    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic - Open Terminal Shell Emulator
  2. Then Install the Required Packages

    sudo apt install gcc build-essential libaio1

    Enter your Admin Pass to Execute the Command.
    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 Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic - Accept Licenses
    Next Set your User’s name:
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic - Set UserName
    Possibly Insert the License Key if Already have One:
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic - Insert License Key
    Choose the Shareds VMw Directory:
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic - Choose Shared VMw Directory
    Set the Https Port (Default 443 should be just good):
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic -

    Then Start Installation:
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic - Start Installation
    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic - Success

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

    How to Install VMware Workstation 14 Pro on Ubuntu 18.04 Bionic - 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 Ubuntu
    Installing Google-Chrome Web Browser on Ubuntu.


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