{"id":1588,"date":"2021-12-16T14:43:21","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T11:43:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/04\/23\/how-to-download-and-set-up-an-ubuntu-desktop-vmware-image\/https:\/\/files2.tojikon.net\/files-cloud\/2021\/04\/23\/how-to-download-and-set-up-an-ubuntu-desktop-vmware-image\/"},"modified":"2021-12-16T14:43:21","modified_gmt":"2021-12-16T11:43:21","slug":"how-to-download-and-set-up-an-ubuntu-desktop-vmware-image","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tojikon.net\/en\/1588-how-to-download-and-set-up-an-ubuntu-desktop-vmware-image\/","title":{"rendered":"How to download and set up an Ubuntu Desktop VMware image"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Do you need to get an Ubuntu Desktop VM set up in VMware Workstation on your Windows, Mac, or Linux PC? Can\u2019t figure out how to do it? We can help! Follow along as we go over how to set up an Ubuntu Desktop VM in VMware Workstation.<\/p>\n

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Downloading the VMware image<\/h2>\n

If you need to create a VMware image of Ubuntu for use in VMware workstation, there are a few ways to go about it. You could go to Ubuntu.com, download the ISO, and manually install the OS. Or, you could download a ready-made VMware image from OSBoxes. In this section of the guide, we\u2019ll show you how to do both.<\/p>\n

Downloading from Ubuntu.com<\/h3>\n

If you prefer to set up your Ubuntu VMWare image from scratch, you\u2019ll need to download the ISO file from Ubuntu.com manually. Head over to Ubuntu.com, and find the \u201cDownload\u201d tab.<\/p>\n

Click on \u201cDownload.\u201d Once you do, a pop-up window will appear on the screen. In this window, locate the \u201cUbuntu Desktop\u201d section, and select 20.04 LTS. After selecting this button, you will be taken through the download process.<\/p>\n

The download process should start instantaneously. The Ubuntu ISO file is about 2.7 GB in size. As a result, it may take a couple of minutes to download. When the process is done, move on to the next section of the guide.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Getting an OSBoxes VMWare image<\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re not at all interested in dealing with the Ubuntu installation and ISO files, you can download a pre-configured release of Ubuntu tailored for VMware. The only downside to this method is that you do not get to customize your password or username.<\/p>\n

To start the download, Head over to the Ubuntu OSBoxes page. Once there, look for Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Then, click on the \u201cVMware\u201d tab. Upon clicking on this tab, you\u2019ll see \u201cVMware (VMDK) 64bit,\u201d followed by a download link.<\/p>\n

Click on the download link to grab a compressed Ubuntu VMDK file. The download shouldn\u2019t take long, as it is only about 1.9 GB in size. When the download is complete, open up your file manager, select \u201cDownloads,\u201d right-click on \u201c64bit.7z,\u201d and decompress it to use it as a VMware image.<\/p>\n

After decompressing the VMDK file from the \u201c64bit.7z\u201d archive, rename it from \u201cUbuntu 20.04.2 (64bit).vmdk\u201d to \u201cUbuntu.vmdk\u201d.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Setting up the Ubuntu VMware machine<\/h2>\n

Now that Ubuntu is downloaded (either by ISO or by VMDK from OSBoxes), it is time to configure the VM in VMware. Follow along with the instructions below that match your use case.<\/p>\n

Setting up Ubuntu in VMware via downloaded ISO image<\/h3>\n

First, open up VMware Workstation 16 on Linux, Windows, or whatever operating system you are using as a Host OS. Once it is open, locate the \u201cCreate a New Virtual Machine\u201d button in the Home tab in VMWare. Or, select \u201cFile,\u201d followed by \u201cNew Virtual Machine.\u201d<\/p>\n

After clicking on \u201cNew Virtual Machine,\u201d a Wizard will appear. This Wizard is to help you configure your new VM. Select the \u201cTypical (recommended)\u201d option, and select \u201cNext\u201d to continue to the next page.<\/p>\n

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On the next page, locate \u201cUse ISO image\u201d and click on it with the mouse. Then, select \u201cBrowse\u201d and browse for your Ubuntu ISO file on the computer.<\/p>\n

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With the ISO loaded into VMware Workstation, you will see \u201cEasy Install Information.\u201d On this page, fill out your full name, preferred Ubuntu username as well as a password. When down, press \u201cNext.\u201d<\/p>\n

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You must now name your VM. By default, it is set as \u201cUbuntu 64-bit.\u201d Leave it, and press \u201cNext\u201d to continue. Or, rename it and press \u201cNext.\u201d<\/p>\n

On the next page, select \u201cStore virtual disk as a single file.\u201d Then, click on the \u201cNext\u201d button to continue. Then, after moving on to the next page, select \u201cFinish\u201d to close the Wizard.<\/p>\n

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When you click \u201cFinish,\u201d Ubuntu should instantly start-up and begin installing the VM. When the installation is complete, it\u2019ll be ready to use!<\/p>\n

Setting up Ubuntu in VMware via OSboxes VMDK<\/h3>\n

To set up an Ubuntu VM with the downloaded OSBoxes VMDK, do the following. First, click on the Home tab, and select \u201cCreate a New Virtual Machine.\u201d Then, select \u201cTypical (recommended)\u201d.<\/p>\n

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On the next page, select \u201cI will install the operating system later.\u201d We do not need to install the OS, as it is already set up on the VMDK we downloaded from OSBoxes.<\/p>\n

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On \u201cSelect a Guest Operating System,\u201d choose \u201c2. Linux,\u201d and press the \u201cNext\u201d button to continue.<\/p>\n

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On the next page, set the name as \u201cUbuntu,\u201d and click \u201cNext\u201d to move to the next page. After choosing a name, select \u201cStore virtual disk as a single file.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Select the \u201cFinish\u201d button to close the installer. When the installer is closed, go to your \u201cUbuntu\u201d VM in the library sidebar, and right-click on it. Then, select the \u201cOpen VM directory\u201d option.<\/p>\n

Upon opening up the VM directory, delete Ubuntu.vmdk. Then, open up a second file manager window and drag in the Osboxes \u201cUbuntu.vmdk\u201d file (which you renamed from \u201cUbuntu 20.04.2 (64bit).vmdk\u201d to \u201cUbuntu.vmdk\u201d earlier) into the VM directory.<\/p>\n

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After swapping out the VMDK file, go back to the \u201cUbuntu\u201d VM in the \u201cLibrary\u201d sidebar in VMware, and select \u201cStart up this guest operating system\u201d to turn it on!<\/p>\n

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