Turnkey Linux: Install VMWARE Tools

If you want VMWARE Tools on your Turnkey Linux VM, do the following:

Replace the VMwareTools.tar.gz file with the one that the ESXi host presents to you.

apt-get install make gcc

apt-get install linux-headers-$(uname -r)

Insert the VMware tools cd in the drive

mount /dev/cdrom /mnt

cp /mnt/VMwareTools-8.6.5-621624.tar.gz /tmp

cd /

cd /tmp

tar xvzf VMwareTools-8.6.5-621624.tar.gz

cd vmware-tools-distrib/

./vmware-install.pl

hit enter to accept all the defaults during the installation

reboot

 

 

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

By continuing to use the site, you agree to the use of cookies. more information

The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible. If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this.

Close