Step by step – VMware Workstation 15 Pro Ubuntu 20.10 Installation

Setting Up

3. 3. Downloading VMware Workstation 15 Pro

   Download VMware Workstation 15 Pro (30 Days Trial)

   VMware Workstation 15 Pro Linux 64-bit

   VMware Workstation 15 Pro for Linux

4. 4. Running Setup

   After to Run VMware-Workstation Setup
   If you Do Not Know where is located, then first try to look into the usual folder:

   ls $HOME/Downloads | grep Workstation

   The grep Command Refine the output List showing only the entries Matching the Keyword.
   But when downloaded with Firefox it may be instead into /tmp/mozilla* directory.
   So then Access the VMware Workstation Bundle Location:

   cd $HOME/Downloads

   Possibly, to check the Package is there:

   ls | grep Workstation

   The grep Command refine the output List showing only the entries Matching the Keyword.
   But if you are in Trouble to Find it Out on Terminal See: How to Access Downloads Folder from Browser.
   Next give Execution Permissions with:

   chmod +x ./VMware-Workstation*15*.bundle

   Then Run the VMware Workstation Bundle:

   sudo ./VMware-Workstation*15*.bundle

   With this Take the Time and leave the Setup to Make all required Components.

5. 5. Installing VMware Workstation 15 Pro

   Then Launch VMware Workstation 15 Pro Wizard
   From Command Line with:

   vmware

   In case of Issue see: How to Install Kernel Modules Guide!

   

   Accept the Licenses:
   
   Next Choose if partecipating to VMware CEIP:
   
   Possibly Insert the License Key if Already have One:
   (You can always Set it up in a next time)
   
   Then automatically Start Installation:
   
   In a few while the Installation should be Successfully Achieved: