Installing
2. Installing Dependencies
Then to Install Required Packages
First, Update your System because if Not then the Headers & Source may not be matching the Kernel:sudo dnf update
Or instead, for a stronger Update without backward Compatibility:
sudo dnf upgrade
Then possibly to activate a New Kernel Reboot with:
sudo reboot
And next install the Required Stuff play:
sudo dnf install kernel-headers kernel-devel gcc glibc-headers make libaio
Authenticate with the User Admin Pass.
If Got “User is Not in Sudoers file” then see: How to Enable sudo.3. Downloading VMware Workstation 17 Pro
Download VMware Workstation 17 Pro (30 Days Trial)
4. Setting Up VMware Workstation 17 Pro Installer
So now Run VMware-Workstation Bundle
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*17*.bundle
Then Run the VMware Workstation Bundle:
sudo ./VMware-Workstation*17*.bundle
With this Take the Time and leave the Setup to Make all required Components.
5. Starting VMware Workstation 17 Pro Installer
Now Launch VMware Workstation 17 Pro Wizard
From Command Line with:vmware
In case of Issue see: How to Install Kernel Modules Guide!
Accept the Licenses:
Then Choose if Check for Update at Startup:
Next Choose if to join VMware CEIP:
Now, in case Insert the License Key if any:
(You can always Set it up in a next time)
Then automatically Start Installation and in a few while it should be Successfully Achieved!