Setting up Ubuntu Linux with VMWare Player IntroductionThere are many reasons why you might need to use Linux in the course of your Engineering Studies. It's a great environment for programming because the tools are readily available. And, there some utilities you can only access using Linux.
You have a few options for running Linux on a Windows PC:
Please don't be afraid to try it out. Seriously! You should have it up and running in a few minutes. The tutorial uses Ubuntu Linux. The cool thing about using VMWare Player is that you can have different flavors of Linux running (at the same time) in different players.. This gives you a chance to evaluate which one you like best.
What is VMWare PlayerVMware Player is software that enables users to easily create and run virtual machines on a Windows or Linux PC. For additional information you can refer to the vmware website here.What is UbuntuUbuntu is a complete desktop Linux operating system, freely available with both community and professional support. Ubuntu is suitable for both desktop and server use. Additional information about Ubuntu can be found here.Setting up Ubuntu using VMWare Player1) Download & Install VMWare Player.2) Download Ubuntu by choosing the option of downloading it onto a CD or USB stick. Remember to choose either 32-bit or 64-bit.3) Open the VMWare player application. MAKE SURE TO RUN THE PROGRAM AS AN ADMINISTRATOR. Click on Create a New Virtual Machine.4) Choose install from Installer disc image file (iso) and browse for the Ubuntu .iso you just downloaded. Click Next.5) Enter the required information then click Next.6) Enter a name you wish to use for the virtual machine, or you may leave it as is. Click Next.7) Leave the next box as is and click Next.8) Click Finish to finalize your virtual machine.9) If you are prompted to install VMWare tools, then go ahead and do so.
12) After successfully installing the driver, your new virtual machine should be fully set up!
Testing our VM with SSH1) Open the Terminal in Ubuntu.
Note: You may be prompted to verify the authenticity of the server you want to connect to.
4) If you want X11 forwarding to run for a specific host during your current ssh session do this:
ssh -X username@servername
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