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mv getworkstation-linux VMware-Workstation-Full-16.x.x-xxxxxx.x86_64.bundle
Cannot open /dev/vmmon: No such file or directory
VMware Workstation Pro 16 is a leading Type-2 hypervisor, designed to run multiple virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical device. For Linux users, it offers a robust environment for software testing, cross-platform development, and IT administration, allowing you to run everything from legacy Windows applications to modern Linux distributions in isolated environments. Released in 2020, version 16 introduced features like a new Vulkan render engine for Linux, DirectX 11 support, and the ability to run monster VMs with up to 32 virtual CPUs (vCPUs).
Replace the filename with the exact version number you downloaded: chmod +x VMware-Workstation-Full-16.*.bundle Use code with caution. 3. Run the Installer Vmware Workstation 16 Download Linux
Once your guest Linux OS boots, install VMware Tools to improve mouse performance, resolution, and drag-and-drop capabilities.
If your Linux host system has in UEFI mode, VMware's kernel modules must be cryptographically signed before they will load. Otherwise, you will encounter an error:
Because the download is packaged as a universal shell script bundle, the installation must be executed through the command line interface. 1. Make the Bundle Executable mv getworkstation-linux VMware-Workstation-Full-16
Since Broadcom acquired VMware, all downloads have migrated to the Broadcom Support Portal.
Downloads have migrated from the legacy VMware Customer Connect portal to the Broadcom Support Portal. System Requirements
For Fedora 34+, CentOS, or Rocky Linux:
Once the bundle file finishes downloading and your system dependencies are updated, follow these steps to execute the installer. 1. Navigate to the Download Directory
Download the bundle directly to your ~/Downloads directory. For security, copy the SHA-256 checksum from the download page and verify it in your terminal: sha256sum ~/Downloads/VMware-Workstation-Full-16.*.bundle Use code with caution. Step 2: Preparing Your Linux Host
At least 1.2 GB of available disk space for the application, plus additional space for each virtual machine. Software Requirements Replace the filename with the exact version number
VMware Workstation 16 Pro remains a powerhouse for Linux users who need to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine. Whether you are a developer testing code across distributions or a sysadmin simulating a complex network, this version offers a stable, feature-rich environment.
sudo vmware-modconfig --console --install-all