If you’re currently running VMware Workstation virtualization software and Ubuntu 13.04 as guest machine, you may have to install VMware Tools in order for the guest machine to operate properly. Without installing the tools, you’ll quickly find out that the guest OS isn’t fully integrated with the host machine.
This brief is going to show you how to quickly install VMware Tools in Ubuntu 13.04 as a guest machine.
VMware Tools is a suite of utilities that enhances the performance and management of the virtual machine. Without the tools installed, your guest machine will lack the following benefits:
- High video resolution
- Adequate color depth
- Correct display of network speed
- Unrestricted movement of the mouse
- The ability to copy and paste and drag-and-drop files
- Sound
To get started, turn on the guest machine, which in this case is Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail. Next, press Ctrl – Alt – T on your keyboard to open the terminal. When it opens, run the commands below to update your machine before installing the tools.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)
After that, select ‘VM –> Install VMware Tools.. or Reinstall VMware Tools..”
The guest machine will launch the installer. Go to the terminal and run the below commands to extract the tools.
tar -xzvf /media/username/"VMware Tools"/VMwareTools-*.tar*.gz
After extracting the file, run the commands below to begin the installation
sudo ./vmware-tools-distrib/vmware-install.pl
Select the default answers for all the prompts until you’re done. When you’re done, restart and enjoy!
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I install VMware Tools in Ubuntu 13.04 Raring Ringtail as a guest machine?
To install VMware Tools in Ubuntu 13.04 as a guest machine, you need to open the terminal using Ctrl-Alt-T, update the machine, and then extract and install the tools following the provided commands.
What are the benefits of installing VMware Tools in Ubuntu 13.04?
Installing VMware Tools in Ubuntu 13.04 provides benefits such as high video resolution, adequate color depth, correct display of network speed, unrestricted mouse movement, copy-paste functionality, drag-and-drop file transfer, and sound support.
How can I update my Ubuntu guest machine before installing VMware Tools?
To update your Ubuntu guest machine before installing VMware Tools, run the commands 'sudo apt-get update' and 'sudo apt-get install build-essential linux-headers-$(uname -r)' in the terminal.
What is the procedure to extract VMware Tools in Ubuntu 13.04?
To extract VMware Tools in Ubuntu 13.04, use the command 'tar -xzvf /media/username/VMware Tools/VMwareTools-*.tar.gz' in the terminal after launching the installer from the guest machine.
How do I start the installation process of VMware Tools in Ubuntu 13.04?
To start the installation process of VMware Tools in Ubuntu 13.04, run the command 'sudo ./vmware-tools-distrib/vmware-install.pl' in the terminal after extracting the tools file.
What prompts should I follow during the VMware Tools installation in Ubuntu 13.04?
During the VMware Tools installation in Ubuntu 13.04, select the default answers for all the prompts that appear until the installation is complete. Once done, restart the system to enjoy the benefits.
How can I ensure proper integration of the guest OS with the host machine in VMware Workstation?
To ensure proper integration of the guest OS with the host machine in VMware Workstation, you need to install VMware Tools in the guest machine, as it enhances performance and management of the virtual machine.
What is the key combination to open the terminal in Ubuntu 13.04?
In Ubuntu 13.04, you can open the terminal by pressing Ctrl-Alt-T on your keyboard. This key combination allows you to access the terminal for running commands and installations.
