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odwdinc 6efc8f1fd3 Updated underlins
Signed-off-by: Anthony Pray anthony.s.pray@intel.com
2020-02-19 10:33:36 -08:00
odwdinc bf44faeeb1 Update ImageTemplit
Signed-off-by: Anthony Pray anthony.s.pray@intel.com
2020-02-19 10:28:57 -08:00
odwdinc 47ff38693b Updated format
Signed-off-by: Anthony Pray anthony.s.pray@intel.com
2020-02-19 10:18:06 -08:00
odwdinc f9e323a29e Images to update USB install instrusctions
Signed-off-by: Anthony Pray <anthony.s.pray@intel.com>
2020-02-05 09:38:55 -08:00
odwdinc 9b7799a03a Using balenaEtcher to create a bootable USB drive
Signed-off-by: Anthony Pray <anthony.s.pray@intel.com>
Need to get the images in to the doc? .. figure:: /_figures/bootable-usb/ ???
Find a way to do tabs for ejecting the usb drive  form each os, Windows, OSX, Linux
2020-02-05 09:32:02 -08:00
bktan8 07a1a9372f Update Clear on VMware Workstation player. (#1010)
Closes #988

Signed-off-by: Bun K Tan <bun.k.tan@intel.com>
2020-02-03 12:29:29 -08:00
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@@ -84,6 +84,8 @@ Ensure a network connection exists before launching the Software application.
intended only for exploration. Do not attempt to install applications during intended only for exploration. Do not attempt to install applications during
exploration. exploration.
.. _install-clr-desktop-start:
Launch the |CL| installer Launch the |CL| installer
========================= =========================
@@ -73,6 +73,8 @@ Follow these steps to install |CL| on the target system:
#. With :guilabel:`Clear Linux OS` highlighted, select :kbd:`Enter`. #. With :guilabel:`Clear Linux OS` highlighted, select :kbd:`Enter`.
.. _install-clr-server-start:
Launch the |CL| Installer Launch the |CL| Installer
************************* *************************
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.. _bootable-usb: .. _bootable-usb:
Create a bootable USB drive Create a bootable USB drive using BalenaEtcher
########################### ##############################################
Follow the instructions applicable to your system to create a bootable
|CL-ATTR| USB drive:
* :ref:`bootable-usb-linux`
* :ref:`bootable-usb-mac`
* :ref:`bootable-usb-windows`
Prerequisites Prerequisites
************* *************
* Download the |CL| Desktop or Server image from the `Downloads`_ page * Download the |CL| Desktop or Server image from the `Downloads`_ page
* Recommended minimum **4GB** USB drive or larger * Recommended minimum **4GB** USB drive or larger
* Download and install `BalenaEtcher`_
.. _bootable-usb-linux: .. _bootable-usb-linux:
Create a bootable USB drive on Linux\*
**************************************
* Make sure you completed all `Prerequisites`_. * Make sure you completed all `Prerequisites`_.
* :ref:`verify-linux` on Linux.
Burn the |CL| image onto a USB drive Burn the |CL| image onto a USB drive
==================================== ====================================
@@ -33,184 +22,90 @@ Burn the |CL| image onto a USB drive
Burning an image formats the USB drive and destroys all pre-existing Burning an image formats the USB drive and destroys all pre-existing
content. Back up your data before proceeding. content. Back up your data before proceeding.
#. Open a terminal window. #. Launch balenaEtcher.
.. figure:: /_figures/bootable-usb/balenaEtcher_Start.PNG
:scale: 100%
:alt: BalenaEtcher Start
Figure X: BalenaEtcher Start
#. Press :guilabel:`Select Image`.
#. Change directory to where the image resides. #. Change directory to where the image resides.
#. Open the Image.
.. figure:: /_figures/bootable-usb/balenaEtcher_ImgaeSlect.PNG
:scale: 100%
:alt:
Figure X:
#. Plug in the USB drive. #. Plug in the USB drive.
#. Identify the USB drive using the :command:`lsblk` command with these options: #. Identify the USB drive using the :guilabel:`Change` under the middel icon.
``-po NAME,SIZE,TYPE,FSTYPE,PARTLABEL,MOUNTPOINT,VENDOR,MODEL``. This shows all
drives attached to the system, including the primary hard disk. In the
example output below, there are 3 drives (`/dev/sda`, `/dev/sdb`, and `/dev/sdc`)
attached, where `/dev/sda` is the primary drive and the remaining are USB drives.
.. code-block:: bash
lsblk -po NAME,SIZE,TYPE,FSTYPE,PARTLABEL,MOUNTPOINT,VENDOR,MODEL
Example output:
.. code-block:: console
NAME SIZE VENDOR MODEL TRAN TYPE PARTLABEL MOUNTPOINT
/dev/sda 119.2G ATA SAMSUNG_MZ7PC128HAFU-000 sata disk
├─/dev/sda1 450M part Basic data partition
├─/dev/sda2 100M part EFI system partition
├─/dev/sda3 16M part Microsoft reserved partition
├─/dev/sda4 97.2G part Basic data partition
├─/dev/sda5 142M part EFI
├─/dev/sda6 245M part linux-swap [SWAP]
└─/dev/sda7 21.1G part / /
/dev/sdb 7.5G General UDisk usb disk
└─/dev/sdb1 7.5G part Microsoft Basic Data /run/media/clear/CENA_X64FRE
/dev/sdc 15G Patriot_Memory usb disk
└─/dev/sdc1 15G part /run/media/clear/U
.. note:: .. note::
This shows all USB drives attached to the system.
Some Linux distros may automatically mount a USB drive when it is plugged in. .. figure:: /_figures/bootable-usb/balenaEtcher_DriveSlect.PNG
:scale: 100%
:alt:
#. If the USB drive you want to use is mounted, it must be umounted before Figure X:
burning an image onto it. Use the :command:`umount` command followed by
the device identifier/partition. For example, to unmount all of the
``/dev/sdc`` partitions:
.. code-block:: bash #. Select the proper drive and press :guilabel:`Continue`.
sudo umount /dev/sdc* .. figure:: /_figures/bootable-usb/balenaEtcher_ReadyToFlash.PNG
:scale: 100%
:alt:
#. Burn the image onto the USB drive. This example burns an image onto ``/dev/sdc``. Figure X:
The device name of the USB may vary.
.. code-block:: bash #. When ready Press the :guilabel:`Flash!` Button.
sudo dd if=./clear-[version number]-live-[desktop | server].iso of=/dev/sdc oflag=sync bs=4M status=progress #. Flashing starting.
.. figure:: /_figures/bootable-usb/balenaEtcher_StartingToFlash.PNG
:scale: 100%
:alt:
Figure X:
#. Flashing in progress.
.. figure:: /_figures/bootable-usb/balenaEtcher_Flashing.PNG
:scale: 100%
:alt:
Figure X:
#. Flashing complete.
.. figure:: /_figures/bootable-usb/balenaEtcher_Done.PNG
:scale: 100%
:alt:
Figure X:
.. note::
The process can take more than a few minutes. When the process completes, close BalenaEtcher.
Ejecting the |CL| image USB drive
=================================
.. caution:: .. caution::
Not fully unmounting the USB drive before burning an image could cause Not fully unmounting the USB drive before removing the drive could cause
file system checksum errors in it. If this happens, burn the image again, file system checksum errors in it. If this happens, burn the image again,
ensuring all the USB drive partitions are unmounted first. ensuring all the USB drive partitions are unmounted first befor removing drive.
.. _bootable-usb-mac:
Create a bootable USB drive on macOS\*
**************************************
* Make sure you completed all `Prerequisites`_.
* :ref:`verify-mac` on macOS.
Burn the |CL| image onto a USB drive
====================================
.. caution::
Burning an image formats the USB drive and destroys all pre-existing
content. Back up your data before proceeding.
#. Open a Terminal window.
#. Change directory to where the image resides.
#. Plug in a USB drive and get its identifier:
.. code-block:: bash
diskutil list
This lists available disks and their partitions, as shown in Figure 1.
.. figure:: /_figures/bootable-usb/bootable-usb-mac-01.png
:scale: 100 %
:alt: Get USB drive identifier
Figure 1: macOS - Get USB drive identifier
#. Unmount the USB drive identified in the previous step. For example, to unmount /dev/disk2. The device name of the USB may vary.
.. code-block:: bash
diskutil umountDisk /dev/disk2
#. Burn the image onto the drive using the :command:`dd` command.
This example uses `./`, your current directory, and it shows how to burn
an image onto `/dev/disk2`:
.. code-block:: bash
sudo dd if=./clear-[version number]-live-[desktop | server].iso of=/dev/disk2 bs=4m
To accelerate the imaging process, add an r before the device identifier. Example: `sudo dd if=./clear-30800-live-server.iso of=/dev/rdisk2 bs=4m`.
Press :kbd:`<CTRL>-T` to check imaging progress.
#. Eject the USB drive.
.. code-block:: bash
diskutil eject /dev/disk2
.. _bootable-usb-windows:
Create a bootable USB drive on Windows
**************************************
* Make sure you completed all `Prerequisites`_.
* :ref:`verify-windows` on Windows\* OS.
Burn the |CL| image onto a USB drive
====================================
.. caution::
Burning an image formats the USB drive and destroys all pre-existing
content. Back up your data before proceeding.
#. Download the `Rufus`_ utility to burn the image onto a USB drive.
We use Rufus 3.5 for this example.
**Only use the latest version of Rufus**.
#. Plug in the USB drive.
#. Launch Rufus.
#. Under `Device`, select the USB drive.
#. Under `Boot selection`, click the :guilabel:`SELECT` button.
.. note::
For other image tools, verify the `Volume label` is set to :guilabel:`CLR_ISO` **Do not change the label as installer relies on it.**
#. In the dialog, navigate to where the |CL| ISO image was downloaded and select it.
#. Click the :guilabel:`START` button. See Figure 2.
.. figure:: /_figures/bootable-usb/bootable-usb-windows-02.png
:scale: 80 %
:alt: Rufus utility
Figure 2: Rufus utility
#. When the dialogue appears, select
:guilabel:`Write in ISO image mode (Recommended)`. See Figure 3.
.. figure:: /_figures/bootable-usb/bootable-usb-windows-03.png
:scale: 80 %
:alt: ISOHybrid image detected
Figure 3: ISOHybrid image detected
#. Click :guilabel:`OK`.
#. The process make take more than a few minutes. When the process completes,
close Rufus.
#. Select the Windows taskbar menu for USB and select #. Select the Windows taskbar menu for USB and select
:guilabel:`Eject <drive name>`. :guilabel:`Eject <drive name>`.
.. _Rufus: https://rufus.ie/
.. _Downloads: https://clearlinux.org/downloads .. _Downloads: https://clearlinux.org/downloads
.. _BalenaEtcher: https://www.balena.io/etcher/
@@ -3,7 +3,9 @@
|CL-ATTR| on VMware\* Workstation Player |CL-ATTR| on VMware\* Workstation Player
######################################## ########################################
This page explains how to create a new VMware Workstation Player hypervisor and use one of two images: the |CL| Desktop installer iso, or the |CL| Pre-configured VMWare image. This guide explains how to set up the VMware Workstation Player 15.5.1
hypervisor and instantiate a VM instance of |CL| by installing it using
an ISO or using a pre-built image.
.. contents:: .. contents::
:local: :local:
@@ -23,9 +25,9 @@ it, see :ref:`vmware-esxi-install-cl`.
.. note:: .. note::
The screenshots on this document show the Windows version of the The screenshots in this document show the Windows version of the
VMware Workstation 15 Player. The menus and prompts are similar to those VMware Workstation Player 15.5.1. The menus and prompts are similar to those
in other versions and for the Linux OS save some minor wording in other versions and for the Linux version, save some minor wording
differences. differences.
Install the VMware Workstation Player hypervisor Install the VMware Workstation Player hypervisor
@@ -38,41 +40,38 @@ Install the VMware Workstation Player hypervisor
#. `VMware Workstation Player`_ is available for Windows and Linux. #. `VMware Workstation Player`_ is available for Windows and Linux.
Download your preferred version. Download your preferred version.
.. note::
By default, selecting download means you receive the latest version
of this application. Commands may differ based on the version.
#. Install VMware Workstation Player by following the instructions #. Install VMware Workstation Player by following the instructions
appropriate for your system OS: appropriate for your system's OS:
* On supported Linux distros: * On supported Linux distros:
#. Enable a GUI desktop. a. Ensure your Linux distro is running a GUI desktop.
#. Start a terminal emulator. #. Start a terminal emulator.
#. Start the installer by issuing the command below and follow the #. Start the installer by issuing the command below and follow the
guided steps. guided steps.
.. code-block:: console .. code-block:: console
sudo sh ./VMware-Player-[version number].x86_64.bundle sudo sh ./VMware-Player-<version number>.x86_64.bundle
* On Windows: * On Windows:
#. Start the installer. a. Start the installer.
#. Follow the setup wizard. #. Follow the setup wizard.
For additional help, see the `VMware Workstation Player Documentation`_. For additional help, see the `VMware Workstation Player Documentation`_.
Create and configure a new VM Create a blank VM
***************************** *****************
#. Start the ``VMware Workstation Player`` app. #. Start the ``VMware Workstation Player`` app.
#. On the home screen, click :guilabel:`Create a New Virtual Machine`. See #. On the home screen, click :guilabel:`Create a New Virtual Machine`. See
Figure 1. Figure 1.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-01.png .. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-01.png
:scale: 100% :scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Create a new virtual machine :alt: VMware Workstation Player - Create a new virtual machine
@@ -81,7 +80,9 @@ Create and configure a new VM
#. Select :guilabel:`I will install the operating system later`. #. Select :guilabel:`I will install the operating system later`.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-02.png .. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-02.png
:scale: 100% :scale: 100%
:alt: I will install the operating system later. :alt: I will install the operating system later.
@@ -89,11 +90,13 @@ Create and configure a new VM
#. Click the :guilabel:`Next` button. #. Click the :guilabel:`Next` button.
#. On the :guilabel:`Select a Guest Operating System`, set the #. On the :guilabel:`Select a Guest Operating System` window, set the
:guilabel:`Guest operating system` setting to :guilabel:`Linux`. See :guilabel:`Guest operating system` setting to :guilabel:`Linux`. See
Figure 3. Figure 3.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-03.png .. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-03.png
:scale: 100% :scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select guest operating system type :alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select guest operating system type
@@ -108,7 +111,9 @@ Create and configure a new VM
#. On the :guilabel:`Name the Virtual Machine` screen, name the new VM. See #. On the :guilabel:`Name the Virtual Machine` screen, name the new VM. See
Figure 4. Figure 4.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-04.png .. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-04.png
:scale: 100% :scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Name virtual machine :alt: VMware Workstation Player - Name virtual machine
@@ -117,9 +122,12 @@ Create and configure a new VM
#. Click the :guilabel:`Next` button. #. Click the :guilabel:`Next` button.
#. On the :guilabel:`Specify Disk Capacity` screen, set the VM's maximum disk #. On the :guilabel:`Specify Disk Capacity` screen, set the VM's maximum disk
size. See Figure 5. size. If you're planning to use a pre-built image, just use the default
size for now. See Figure 5.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-05.png .. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-05.png
:scale: 100% :scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Set disk capacity :alt: VMware Workstation Player - Set disk capacity
@@ -135,15 +143,19 @@ Create and configure a new VM
#. On the :guilabel:`Ready to Create Virtual Machine` screen, click the #. On the :guilabel:`Ready to Create Virtual Machine` screen, click the
:guilabel:`Customize Hardware...` button. See Figure 6. :guilabel:`Customize Hardware...` button. See Figure 6.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-06.png .. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-06.png
:scale: 100% :scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Customize hardware :alt: VMware Workstation Player - Customize hardware
Figure 6: VMware Workstation Player - Customize hardware Figure 6: VMware Workstation Player - Customize hardware
#. Select :guilabel:`Memory` and set the size to 2GB. See Figure 7. #. Select :guilabel:`Memory` and set a desired value. See Figure 7.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-07.png .. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-07.png
:scale: 100% :scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Set memory size :alt: VMware Workstation Player - Set memory size
@@ -151,7 +163,7 @@ Create and configure a new VM
.. note:: .. note::
The |CL| installer ISO needs a minimum of 2GB of RAM. The |CL| live installer ISO needs a minimum of 1GB of RAM.
After completing installation, |CL| can run on as little as After completing installation, |CL| can run on as little as
128MB of RAM. Thus, you can reduce the memory size if needed. 128MB of RAM. Thus, you can reduce the memory size if needed.
See :ref:`system-requirements` for more details. See :ref:`system-requirements` for more details.
@@ -159,7 +171,9 @@ Create and configure a new VM
#. Under the :guilabel:`Device` list, select :guilabel:`Processors`. See #. Under the :guilabel:`Device` list, select :guilabel:`Processors`. See
Figure 8. Figure 8.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-08.png .. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-08.png
:scale: 100% :scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Set virtualization engine option :alt: VMware Workstation Player - Set virtualization engine option
@@ -167,10 +181,10 @@ Create and configure a new VM
option option
#. Under :guilabel:`Processors` and :guilabel:`Number of processor cores`, #. Under :guilabel:`Processors` and :guilabel:`Number of processor cores`,
enter 4. enter the desired number of cores.
#. Under the :guilabel:`Virtualization engine` section, #. Under the :guilabel:`Virtualization engine` section,
check :guilabel:`Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI`. check the :guilabel:`Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI` box.
#. Click the :guilabel:`Close` button. #. Click the :guilabel:`Close` button.
@@ -179,17 +193,9 @@ Create and configure a new VM
Enable UEFI boot support Enable UEFI boot support
************************ ************************
|CL| needs UEFI support to boot. To enable UEFI: |CL| needs UEFI support to boot and work properly. To enable it:
#. Power off the VM. click the :guilabel:`Player` menu. See Figure 9. #. Close the ``VMware Workstation Player`` app.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-09.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Power off virtual machine
Figure 9: VMware Workstation Player - Power off virtual machine
#. Go to :guilabel:`Power` and select :guilabel:`Shut Down Guest`.
#. Add the following line to the end of your VM's :file:`.vmx` file. #. Add the following line to the end of your VM's :file:`.vmx` file.
@@ -201,189 +207,198 @@ Enable UEFI boot support
Depending on the OS, you can typically find the VMware VM files under: Depending on the OS, you can typically find the VMware VM files under:
* On Linux distros: :file:`/home/username/vmware` * On Linux distros: :file:`/home/username/vmware`
* On Windows: :file:`C:\\Users\\username\\Documents\\Virtual Machines` * On Windows: :file:`C:\\Users\\username\\Documents\\Virtual Machines`
Download the latest |CL| image Instantiate |CL|
****************************** ****************
Download the appropriate image per the tab below. We also provide If you want to install |CL| from scratch, following the instructions
additional information about :ref:`image-types` and instructions on how to in the **Install |CL| using ISO** tab. Otherwise, follow the
:ref:`download-verify-decompress`. **Use |CL| pre-built VMware image** tab to use our pre-built image.
Attach the appropriate image .. tabs::
============================
.. tabs:: .. tab:: Install |CL| using ISO
.. tab:: |CL| Desktop #. Navigate to the |CL| `Downloads`_ page and download either the ``Server``
or ``Desktop`` ISO image. After the download is complete, you will
attach this image.
This option provides a live-desktop iso installer. #. Start the ``VMware Workstation Player`` app.
#. Navigate to the `downloads`_ page and download the |CL| Desktop. #. Select the VM that was created in section `Create a blank VM`_.
After the download is complete, you will attach this image. See Figure 9.
#. On the :guilabel:`VMware Workstation 15 Player`, right-click the #. Click :guilabel:`Edit virtual machine settings`.
new VM, created in `Create and configure a new VM`_.
#. From the pop-up menu, select :guilabel:`Settings`. .. rst-class:: dropshadow
#. From :guilabel:`Virtual Machine settings`, .. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-09.png
under :guilabel:`Hardware`, select ``CD/DVD``. :scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Edit virtual machine settings
#. Under :guilabel:`Connection` at right, select Figure 09: VMware Workstation Player - Edit virtual machine settings
:guilabel:`Use ISO image file`.
#. Click :guilabel:`Browse` and select the decompressed #. In the :guilabel:`Virtual Machine settings` window,
|CL| installer ISO. See Figure 10. under :guilabel:`Hardware`, select guilabel:`CD/DVD (IDE)`.
See Figure 10.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-10.png #. Under :guilabel:`Connection` at the right, select
:scale: 100% :guilabel:`Use ISO image file`.
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select |CL| installer ISO
Figure 10: VMware Workstation Player - Select |CL| installer #. Click :guilabel:`Browse` and select the
ISO |CL| installer ISO.
#. Follow the guide :ref:`install-on-target-start` to complete the .. rst-class:: dropshadow
installation of |CL|.
#. After the installation completes, reboot the VM. This reboot .. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-10.png
restarts the |CL| installer. :scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select |CL| installer ISO
#. To enable the mouse pointer so you access VMware Workstation Figure 10: VMware Workstation Player - Select |CL| installer ISO
Player's menus, press :kbd:`<CTRL>` + :kbd:`<ALT>` on the keyboard.
#. To disconnect the CD/DVD to stop it from booting the |CL| #. Click :guilabel:`OK` to close the :guilabel:`Virtual Machine settings`
installer ISO again, click the :guilabel:`Player` menu. See window.
Figure below.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-11.png #. Start the VM by clicking :guilabel:`Play virtual machine`.
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Edit CD/DVD settings
Figure 11: VMware Workstation Player - Edit CD/DVD settings #. Follow one of these guides to complete the installation of |CL|.
#. Go to :menuselection:`Removable Devices-->CD/DVD * *Desktop* version: :ref:`install-clr-desktop-start`
(IDE)-->Disconnect`. * *Server* version: :ref:`install-clr-server-start`
#. Click the :guilabel:`OK` button. #. Reboot the VM after the installation completes.
#. Continue below. #. Install the ``os-cloudguest-vmware`` bundle, the open source
VMware Tools for Linux\* guest operating systems, which enables
new features and improves general performance.
.. tab:: |CL| Pre-configured VMWare image .. code-block:: bash
#. Navigate to the `downloads`_ page and select the ``VMware`` sudo swupd bundle-add os-cloudguest-vmware
image. Look for :file:`clear-[version number]-vmware.vmdk.xz`. sudo systemctl enable --now open-vm-tools
#. Move the downloaded and decompressed pre-configured |CL| VMware More information is available on the `VMWare Tools Product Documentation`_
image file :file:`clear-[version number]-basic.vmdk` to the site.
directory where your newly-created VM resides.
.. note:: .. tab:: Use |CL| pre-built VMWare image
Depending on the OS, you can typically find the VMware VM #. Navigate to the |CL| `Downloads`_ page and download the ``VMware``
files under: image.
* Linux distros :file:`/home/username/vmware` #. Decompress the downloaded file and move it to the
* Windows :file:`C:\Users\username\Documents\Virtual Machines` directory where your newly-created VM files reside.
#. On the :guilabel:`VMware Workstation 15 Player`, right-click the .. note::
new VM, created in `Create and configure a new VM`_.
#. From the pop-up menu, select :guilabel:`Settings`. Depending on the OS, you can typically find the VMware VM
files under:
#. Under :guilabel:`Hardware` and :guilabel:`Device` list, select * Linux distros :file:`/home/username/vmware`
:guilabel:`Hard Disk (SCSI)`. See figure 12. * Windows :file:`C:\Users\username\Documents\Virtual Machines`
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-preconf-12.png #. Start the ``VMware Workstation Player`` app.
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Remove hard drive
Figure 12: VMware Workstation Player - Remove hard drive #. Select the VM that was created in section `Create a blank VM`_.
See Figure 9.
#. Click the :guilabel:`Remove` button. #. Click :guilabel:`Edit virtual machine settings`.
#. To add a new hard disk and attach the pre-configured |CL| .. rst-class:: dropshadow
VMware image, click the :guilabel:`Add` button. See Figure 13.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-preconf-13.png .. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-09.png
:scale: 100% :scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Add new hard drive :alt: VMware Workstation Player - Edit virtual machine settings
Figure 13: VMware Workstation Player - Add new hard drive Figure 9: VMware Workstation Player - Edit virtual machine settings
#. Under the :guilabel:`Hardware types` section, select #. Under :guilabel:`Hardware` and :guilabel:`Device` list, select
:guilabel:`Hard Disk`. :guilabel:`Hard Disk (SCSI)`. See Figure 11.
#. Click the :guilabel:`Next` button. .. rst-class:: dropshadow
#. Select your preferred :guilabel:`Virtual disk type`. .. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-11.png
See figure 14. :scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Remove hard drive
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-preconf-14.png Figure 11: VMware Workstation Player - Remove hard drive
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select virtual disk type
Figure 14: VMware Workstation Player - Select virtual disk type #. Click the :guilabel:`Remove` button.
#. Select the :guilabel:`Use an existing virtual disk` option. #. To add a new hard disk and attach the pre-built |CL|
See figure 15. VMware image, click the :guilabel:`Add` button. See Figure 12.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-preconf-15.png .. rst-class:: dropshadow
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Use existing virtual disk
Figure 15: VMware Workstation Player - Use existing virtual disk .. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-12.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Add new device
#. Click the :guilabel:`Browse` button and select the Figure 12: VMware Workstation Player - Add new device
pre-configured |CL| VMware image file. See figure 16.
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-preconf-16.png #. Under the :guilabel:`Hardware types` section, select
:scale: 100% :guilabel:`Hard Disk`. See Figure 13.
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select ready-made VMware |CL|
Figure 16: VMware Workstation Player - Select ready-made VMware |CL| image file .. rst-class:: dropshadow
#. Click the :guilabel:`Finish` button. .. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-13.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Add hard drive
.. note:: Figure 13: VMware Workstation Player - Add hard drive
When asked to convert the existing virtual disk to a newer format, selecting either option works. #. Click the :guilabel:`Next` button.
Install |CL| into the new VM #. Select your preferred :guilabel:`Virtual disk type`.
**************************** See Figure 14.
#. Select the newly-created VM and click the :guilabel:`Play virtual machine` .. rst-class:: dropshadow
button. See Figure below.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-17.png .. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-14.png
:scale: 100% :scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Power on virtual machine :alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select virtual disk type
Figure 17: VMware Workstation Player - Power on virtual machine Figure 14: VMware Workstation Player - Select virtual disk type
Install open-vm-tools #. Select the :guilabel:`Use an existing virtual disk` option.
********************* See Figure 15.
Optional: You may want to install the `open-vm-tools` in your virtual .. rst-class:: dropshadow
machine. The Open Virtual Machine Tools (open-vm-tools) are the open source
implementation of VMware Tools for Linux\* guest operating systems.
#. Power on your |CL| virtual machine. On the .. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-15.png
:guilabel:`VMware Workstation Player` home screen, select your VM. :scale: 100%
See Figure 10. :alt: VMware Workstation Player - Use existing virtual disk
#. Click :guilabel:`Play virtual machine`. Figure 15: VMware Workstation Player - Use existing virtual disk
#. In |CL| you can install the bundle, and enable the tools, in your VM. #. Click the :guilabel:`Browse` button and select the
pre-built |CL| VMware image file. See Figure 16.
.. code-block:: bash .. rst-class:: dropshadow
sudo swupd bundle-add os-cloudguest-vmware .. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-16.png
sudo systemctl enable --now open-vm-tools :scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select pre-built VMware |CL| image file
More information is available on the `VMWare Tools Product Documentation`_ Figure 16: VMware Workstation Player - Select pre-built VMware |CL|
site. image file
#. Click the :guilabel:`Finish` button.
.. note::
When asked to convert the existing virtual disk to a newer format,
selecting either option works.
#. Click the :guilabel:`OK` button.
#. Start the VM by clicking :guilabel:`Play virtual machine`.
.. note::
If you need to increase the disk size of the pre-built |CL| image, see
:ref:`increase-virtual-disk-size`.
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@@ -400,6 +415,6 @@ For other guides on using the VMWare Player and ESXi, see:
.. _VMware Workstation Player Documentation: .. _VMware Workstation Player Documentation:
https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Player/index.html https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Player/index.html
.. _downloads: https://clearlinux.org/downloads .. _Downloads: https://clearlinux.org/downloads
.. _VMWare Tools Product Documentation: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Tools/10.1.0/com.vmware.vsphere.vmwaretools.doc/GUID-8B6EA5B7-453B-48AA-92E5-DB7F061341D1.html .. _VMWare Tools Product Documentation: https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Tools/10.1.0/com.vmware.vsphere.vmwaretools.doc/GUID-8B6EA5B7-453B-48AA-92E5-DB7F061341D1.html