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Eric Adams 67d8d35f82 Update time.rst
Removed adding the polkit and instead added sudo to the timecatectl set-ntp command.
2020-02-05 12:06:16 -08:00
Eric Adams 2c24dd4d4a Updated time.rst
When I tried this I had an error when I tried to set ntp to true that polkit was missing. Adding that bundle allowed the step to complete.
2020-01-31 13:37:59 -08:00
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@@ -84,8 +84,6 @@ Ensure a network connection exists before launching the Software application.
intended only for exploration. Do not attempt to install applications during
exploration.
.. _install-clr-desktop-start:
Launch the |CL| installer
=========================
@@ -73,8 +73,6 @@ Follow these steps to install |CL| on the target system:
#. With :guilabel:`Clear Linux OS` highlighted, select :kbd:`Enter`.
.. _install-clr-server-start:
Launch the |CL| Installer
*************************
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.. _bootable-usb:
Create a bootable USB drive using BalenaEtcher
##############################################
Create a bootable USB drive
###########################
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
*************
* Download the |CL| Desktop or Server image from the `Downloads`_ page
* Recommended minimum **4GB** USB drive or larger
* Download and install `BalenaEtcher`_
.. _bootable-usb-linux:
Create a bootable USB drive on Linux\*
**************************************
* Make sure you completed all `Prerequisites`_.
* :ref:`verify-linux` on Linux.
Burn the |CL| image onto a USB drive
====================================
@@ -22,90 +33,184 @@ Burn the |CL| image onto a USB drive
Burning an image formats the USB drive and destroys all pre-existing
content. Back up your data before proceeding.
#. Launch balenaEtcher.
.. figure:: /_figures/bootable-usb/balenaEtcher_Start.PNG
:scale: 100%
:alt: BalenaEtcher Start
Figure X: BalenaEtcher Start
#. Press :guilabel:`Select Image`.
#. Open a terminal window.
#. 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.
#. Identify the USB drive using the :guilabel:`Change` under the middel icon.
.. note::
This shows all USB drives attached to the system.
#. Identify the USB drive using the :command:`lsblk` command with these options:
``-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.
.. figure:: /_figures/bootable-usb/balenaEtcher_DriveSlect.PNG
:scale: 100%
:alt:
Figure X:
.. code-block:: bash
#. Select the proper drive and press :guilabel:`Continue`.
lsblk -po NAME,SIZE,TYPE,FSTYPE,PARTLABEL,MOUNTPOINT,VENDOR,MODEL
.. figure:: /_figures/bootable-usb/balenaEtcher_ReadyToFlash.PNG
:scale: 100%
:alt:
Figure X:
Example output:
#. When ready Press the :guilabel:`Flash!` Button.
.. code-block:: console
#. 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:
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::
The process can take more than a few minutes. When the process completes, close BalenaEtcher.
Ejecting the |CL| image USB drive
=================================
Some Linux distros may automatically mount a USB drive when it is plugged in.
#. If the USB drive you want to use is mounted, it must be umounted before
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
sudo umount /dev/sdc*
#. Burn the image onto the USB drive. This example burns an image onto ``/dev/sdc``.
The device name of the USB may vary.
.. code-block:: bash
sudo dd if=./clear-[version number]-live-[desktop | server].iso of=/dev/sdc oflag=sync bs=4M status=progress
.. caution::
Not fully unmounting the USB drive before removing the drive could cause
Not fully unmounting the USB drive before burning an image could cause
file system checksum errors in it. If this happens, burn the image again,
ensuring all the USB drive partitions are unmounted first befor removing drive.
ensuring all the USB drive partitions are unmounted first.
.. _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
:guilabel:`Eject <drive name>`.
.. _Rufus: https://rufus.ie/
.. _Downloads: https://clearlinux.org/downloads
.. _BalenaEtcher: https://www.balena.io/etcher/
@@ -3,9 +3,7 @@
|CL-ATTR| on VMware\* Workstation Player
########################################
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.
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.
.. contents::
:local:
@@ -25,9 +23,9 @@ it, see :ref:`vmware-esxi-install-cl`.
.. note::
The screenshots in this document show the Windows version of the
VMware Workstation Player 15.5.1. The menus and prompts are similar to those
in other versions and for the Linux version, save some minor wording
The screenshots on this document show the Windows version of the
VMware Workstation 15 Player. The menus and prompts are similar to those
in other versions and for the Linux OS save some minor wording
differences.
Install the VMware Workstation Player hypervisor
@@ -40,38 +38,41 @@ Install the VMware Workstation Player hypervisor
#. `VMware Workstation Player`_ is available for Windows and Linux.
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
appropriate for your system's OS:
appropriate for your system OS:
* On supported Linux distros:
a. Ensure your Linux distro is running a GUI desktop.
#. Enable a GUI desktop.
#. Start a terminal emulator.
#. Start the installer by issuing the command below and follow the
guided steps.
.. code-block:: console
sudo sh ./VMware-Player-<version number>.x86_64.bundle
sudo sh ./VMware-Player-[version number].x86_64.bundle
* On Windows:
a. Start the installer.
#. Start the installer.
#. Follow the setup wizard.
For additional help, see the `VMware Workstation Player Documentation`_.
Create a blank VM
*****************
Create and configure a new VM
*****************************
#. Start the ``VMware Workstation Player`` app.
#. On the home screen, click :guilabel:`Create a New Virtual Machine`. See
Figure 1.
.. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-01.png
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-01.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Create a new virtual machine
@@ -80,9 +81,7 @@ Create a blank VM
#. Select :guilabel:`I will install the operating system later`.
.. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-02.png
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-02.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: I will install the operating system later.
@@ -90,13 +89,11 @@ Create a blank VM
#. Click the :guilabel:`Next` button.
#. On the :guilabel:`Select a Guest Operating System` window, set the
#. On the :guilabel:`Select a Guest Operating System`, set the
:guilabel:`Guest operating system` setting to :guilabel:`Linux`. See
Figure 3.
.. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-03.png
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-03.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select guest operating system type
@@ -111,9 +108,7 @@ Create a blank VM
#. On the :guilabel:`Name the Virtual Machine` screen, name the new VM. See
Figure 4.
.. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-04.png
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-04.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Name virtual machine
@@ -122,12 +117,9 @@ Create a blank VM
#. Click the :guilabel:`Next` button.
#. On the :guilabel:`Specify Disk Capacity` screen, set the VM's maximum disk
size. If you're planning to use a pre-built image, just use the default
size for now. See Figure 5.
size. See Figure 5.
.. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-05.png
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-05.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Set disk capacity
@@ -143,19 +135,15 @@ Create a blank VM
#. On the :guilabel:`Ready to Create Virtual Machine` screen, click the
:guilabel:`Customize Hardware...` button. See Figure 6.
.. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-06.png
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-06.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Customize hardware
Figure 6: VMware Workstation Player - Customize hardware
#. Select :guilabel:`Memory` and set a desired value. See Figure 7.
#. Select :guilabel:`Memory` and set the size to 2GB. See Figure 7.
.. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-07.png
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-07.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Set memory size
@@ -163,7 +151,7 @@ Create a blank VM
.. note::
The |CL| live installer ISO needs a minimum of 1GB of RAM.
The |CL| installer ISO needs a minimum of 2GB of RAM.
After completing installation, |CL| can run on as little as
128MB of RAM. Thus, you can reduce the memory size if needed.
See :ref:`system-requirements` for more details.
@@ -171,9 +159,7 @@ Create a blank VM
#. Under the :guilabel:`Device` list, select :guilabel:`Processors`. See
Figure 8.
.. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-08.png
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-08.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Set virtualization engine option
@@ -181,10 +167,10 @@ Create a blank VM
option
#. Under :guilabel:`Processors` and :guilabel:`Number of processor cores`,
enter the desired number of cores.
enter 4.
#. Under the :guilabel:`Virtualization engine` section,
check the :guilabel:`Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI` box.
check :guilabel:`Virtualize Intel VT-x/EPT or AMD-V/RVI`.
#. Click the :guilabel:`Close` button.
@@ -193,9 +179,17 @@ Create a blank VM
Enable UEFI boot support
************************
|CL| needs UEFI support to boot and work properly. To enable it:
|CL| needs UEFI support to boot. To enable UEFI:
#. Close the ``VMware Workstation Player`` app.
#. Power off the VM. click the :guilabel:`Player` menu. See Figure 9.
.. 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.
@@ -207,198 +201,189 @@ Enable UEFI boot support
Depending on the OS, you can typically find the VMware VM files under:
* On Linux distros: :file:`/home/username/vmware`
* On Windows: :file:`C:\\Users\\username\\Documents\\Virtual Machines`
Instantiate |CL|
****************
* On Linux distros: :file:`/home/username/vmware`
* On Windows: :file:`C:\\Users\\username\\Documents\\Virtual Machines`
If you want to install |CL| from scratch, following the instructions
in the **Install |CL| using ISO** tab. Otherwise, follow the
**Use |CL| pre-built VMware image** tab to use our pre-built image.
.. tabs::
Download the latest |CL| image
******************************
.. tab:: Install |CL| using ISO
Download the appropriate image per the tab below. We also provide
additional information about :ref:`image-types` and instructions on how to
:ref:`download-verify-decompress`.
#. 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.
Attach the appropriate image
============================
.. tabs::
#. Start the ``VMware Workstation Player`` app.
.. tab:: |CL| Desktop
#. Select the VM that was created in section `Create a blank VM`_.
See Figure 9.
This option provides a live-desktop iso installer.
#. Click :guilabel:`Edit virtual machine settings`.
#. Navigate to the `downloads`_ page and download the |CL| Desktop.
After the download is complete, you will attach this image.
.. rst-class:: dropshadow
#. On the :guilabel:`VMware Workstation 15 Player`, right-click the
new VM, created in `Create and configure a new VM`_.
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-09.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Edit virtual machine settings
#. From the pop-up menu, select :guilabel:`Settings`.
Figure 09: VMware Workstation Player - Edit virtual machine settings
#. From :guilabel:`Virtual Machine settings`,
under :guilabel:`Hardware`, select ``CD/DVD``.
#. In the :guilabel:`Virtual Machine settings` window,
under :guilabel:`Hardware`, select guilabel:`CD/DVD (IDE)`.
See Figure 10.
#. Under :guilabel:`Connection` at right, select
:guilabel:`Use ISO image file`.
#. Under :guilabel:`Connection` at the right, select
:guilabel:`Use ISO image file`.
#. Click :guilabel:`Browse` and select the
|CL| installer ISO.
#. Click :guilabel:`Browse` and select the decompressed
|CL| installer ISO. See Figure 10.
.. rst-class:: dropshadow
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-10.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select |CL| installer ISO
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-10.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select |CL| installer ISO
Figure 10: VMware Workstation Player - Select |CL| installer
ISO
Figure 10: VMware Workstation Player - Select |CL| installer ISO
#. Follow the guide :ref:`install-on-target-start` to complete the
installation of |CL|.
#. Click :guilabel:`OK` to close the :guilabel:`Virtual Machine settings`
window.
#. After the installation completes, reboot the VM. This reboot
restarts the |CL| installer.
#. Start the VM by clicking :guilabel:`Play virtual machine`.
#. To enable the mouse pointer so you access VMware Workstation
Player's menus, press :kbd:`<CTRL>` + :kbd:`<ALT>` on the keyboard.
#. Follow one of these guides to complete the installation of |CL|.
* *Desktop* version: :ref:`install-clr-desktop-start`
* *Server* version: :ref:`install-clr-server-start`
#. To disconnect the CD/DVD to stop it from booting the |CL|
installer ISO again, click the :guilabel:`Player` menu. See
Figure below.
#. Reboot the VM after the installation completes.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-11.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Edit CD/DVD settings
#. Install the ``os-cloudguest-vmware`` bundle, the open source
VMware Tools for Linux\* guest operating systems, which enables
new features and improves general performance.
Figure 11: VMware Workstation Player - Edit CD/DVD settings
.. code-block:: bash
#. Go to :menuselection:`Removable Devices-->CD/DVD
(IDE)-->Disconnect`.
sudo swupd bundle-add os-cloudguest-vmware
sudo systemctl enable --now open-vm-tools
#. Click the :guilabel:`OK` button.
More information is available on the `VMWare Tools Product Documentation`_
site.
#. Continue below.
.. tab:: Use |CL| pre-built VMWare image
.. tab:: |CL| Pre-configured VMWare image
#. Navigate to the |CL| `Downloads`_ page and download the ``VMware``
image.
#. Navigate to the `downloads`_ page and select the ``VMware``
image. Look for :file:`clear-[version number]-vmware.vmdk.xz`.
#. Decompress the downloaded file and move it to the
directory where your newly-created VM files reside.
#. Move the downloaded and decompressed pre-configured |CL| VMware
image file :file:`clear-[version number]-basic.vmdk` to the
directory where your newly-created VM resides.
.. note::
.. note::
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:
* Linux distros :file:`/home/username/vmware`
* Windows :file:`C:\Users\username\Documents\Virtual Machines`
* Linux distros :file:`/home/username/vmware`
* Windows :file:`C:\Users\username\Documents\Virtual Machines`
#. Start the ``VMware Workstation Player`` app.
#. On the :guilabel:`VMware Workstation 15 Player`, right-click the
new VM, created in `Create and configure a new VM`_.
#. Select the VM that was created in section `Create a blank VM`_.
See Figure 9.
#. From the pop-up menu, select :guilabel:`Settings`.
#. Click :guilabel:`Edit virtual machine settings`.
#. Under :guilabel:`Hardware` and :guilabel:`Device` list, select
:guilabel:`Hard Disk (SCSI)`. See figure 12.
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.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-preconf-12.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Remove hard drive
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-09.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Edit virtual machine settings
Figure 12: VMware Workstation Player - Remove hard drive
Figure 9: VMware Workstation Player - Edit virtual machine settings
#. Click the :guilabel:`Remove` button.
#. Under :guilabel:`Hardware` and :guilabel:`Device` list, select
:guilabel:`Hard Disk (SCSI)`. See Figure 11.
#. To add a new hard disk and attach the pre-configured |CL|
VMware image, click the :guilabel:`Add` button. See Figure 13.
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.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-preconf-13.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Add new hard drive
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-11.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Remove hard drive
Figure 13: VMware Workstation Player - Add new hard drive
Figure 11: VMware Workstation Player - Remove hard drive
#. Under the :guilabel:`Hardware types` section, select
:guilabel:`Hard Disk`.
#. Click the :guilabel:`Remove` button.
#. Click the :guilabel:`Next` button.
#. To add a new hard disk and attach the pre-built |CL|
VMware image, click the :guilabel:`Add` button. See Figure 12.
#. Select your preferred :guilabel:`Virtual disk type`.
See figure 14.
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.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-preconf-14.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select virtual disk type
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-12.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Add new device
Figure 14: VMware Workstation Player - Select virtual disk type
Figure 12: VMware Workstation Player - Add new device
#. Select the :guilabel:`Use an existing virtual disk` option.
See figure 15.
#. Under the :guilabel:`Hardware types` section, select
:guilabel:`Hard Disk`. See Figure 13.
.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-preconf-15.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Use existing virtual disk
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Figure 15: VMware Workstation Player - Use existing virtual disk
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-13.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Add hard drive
#. Click the :guilabel:`Browse` button and select the
pre-configured |CL| VMware image file. See figure 16.
Figure 13: VMware Workstation Player - Add hard drive
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-preconf-16.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select ready-made VMware |CL|
#. Click the :guilabel:`Next` button.
Figure 16: VMware Workstation Player - Select ready-made VMware |CL| image file
#. Select your preferred :guilabel:`Virtual disk type`.
See Figure 14.
#. Click the :guilabel:`Finish` button.
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.. note::
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-14.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select virtual disk type
When asked to convert the existing virtual disk to a newer format, selecting either option works.
Figure 14: VMware Workstation Player - Select virtual disk type
Install |CL| into the new VM
****************************
#. Select the :guilabel:`Use an existing virtual disk` option.
See Figure 15.
#. Select the newly-created VM and click the :guilabel:`Play virtual machine`
button. See Figure below.
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.. figure:: /_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-17.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Power on virtual machine
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-15.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Use existing virtual disk
Figure 17: VMware Workstation Player - Power on virtual machine
Install open-vm-tools
*********************
Figure 15: VMware Workstation Player - Use existing virtual disk
Optional: You may want to install the `open-vm-tools` in your virtual
machine. The Open Virtual Machine Tools (open-vm-tools) are the open source
implementation of VMware Tools for Linux\* guest operating systems.
#. Click the :guilabel:`Browse` button and select the
pre-built |CL| VMware image file. See Figure 16.
#. Power on your |CL| virtual machine. On the
:guilabel:`VMware Workstation Player` home screen, select your VM.
See Figure 10.
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#. Click :guilabel:`Play virtual machine`.
.. figure:: ../../_figures/vmw-player/vmw-player-16.png
:scale: 100%
:alt: VMware Workstation Player - Select pre-built VMware |CL| image file
#. In |CL| you can install the bundle, and enable the tools, in your VM.
Figure 16: VMware Workstation Player - Select pre-built VMware |CL|
image file
.. code-block:: bash
#. Click the :guilabel:`Finish` button.
sudo swupd bundle-add os-cloudguest-vmware
sudo systemctl enable --now open-vm-tools
.. 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`.
More information is available on the `VMWare Tools Product Documentation`_
site.
Related topics
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@@ -415,6 +400,6 @@ For other guides on using the VMWare Player and ESXi, see:
.. _VMware Workstation Player Documentation:
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
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.. code-block:: bash
timedatectl set-ntp true
sudo timedatectl set-ntp true
.. note::