How to complete installation VMware workstation player step by step
Introduction and #System
Requirements 1
#Workstation Player is a desktop application that lets you create, #configure, and run virtual
#machines. You can also use Workstation Player to download and run virtual appliances.
#Host #computers that run Workstation Player must meet specific hardware and software
requirements. Virtual machines that run in Workstation Player support specific devices and
provide certain features.
This chapter includes the following topics:
n Host System Requirements for Workstation Player
n Virtual Machine Features and Specifications
Host System Requirements for Workstation Player
The physical computer on which you install Workstation Player is called the host system and its
operating system is called the host operating system. To run Workstation Player, the host system
and the host #operating system must meet specific hardware and software requirements.
Processor Requirements for Host Systems
You must install Workstation Player on a host system that meets certain #processor requirements.
Supported Processors
The following host systems are supported:
n A compatible 64-bit x86/AMD64 CPU launched in 2011 or later.
n For specific Host Operating Systems (HOS), refer to the vendor's recommended processor
requirements:
n For Microsoft-specific HOS, refer to the Microsoft documentation
n For Linux-specific HOS, refer to the Linux Vendor-specific documentation
Processor Requirements for 64-Bit Guest Operating Systems
For supported processors to run 64-bit guest operating systems, the host system must use one of
the following processors.
n An AMD #CPU with #AMD-V support
Intel CPU with VT-x support
If you have an Intel CPU that has #VT-x support, you must verify that #VT-x support is enabled in the
host system BIOS. The BIOS settings that must be enabled for VT-x support vary depending on
the system vendor. See the #VMware knowledge base article at http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1003944
for information about how to determine if VT-x support is enabled.
When you install a 64-bit operating system, Workstation Player performs checks to make sure the
host system has a supported processor. You cannot install a 64-bit operating system if the host
system does not meet the processor requirements.
Supported Host Operating Systems
You can install Workstation Player on Windows and Linux host operating systems.
To see a list of the supported host operating systems, search the online VMware Compatibility
Guide on the VMware Web site.
Workstation Player is not listed, but the information for Workstation Pro is applicable to
Workstation Player. Operating systems that are not listed are not supported for use in a virtual
machine.
Memory Requirements for Host Systems
The host system must have enough memory to run the host operating system, the guest operating
systems that run inside the virtual machines on the host system, and the applications that run in
the host and guest operating systems.
The minimum memory required on the host system is 2 GB of RAM. 4 GB and above is
recommended.
See your guest operating system and application documentation for more information on memory
requirements.
Display Requirements for Host Systems
The host system must have a 16-bit or 32-bit display adapter. Use the latest graphics driver
recommended for the host system.
To support Windows 7 Aero graphics, the host system should have either an NVIDIA GeForce
8800GT or later or an ATI Radeon HD 2600 or later graphics processor.
Important 3D benchmarks, such as 3DMark '06, might not render correctly or at all when running
Windows Vista or Windows 7 virtual machines on some graphics hardware.
Disk Drive Requirements for Host Systems
Host systems must meet certain disk drive requirements. Guest operating systems can reside on
physical disk partitions or in #virtual disk files.
Disk Drive Requirements for Host Systems
Drive Type Requirements
Hard disk n IDE, SATA, SCSI and NVMe hard drives are supported.
n At least 1 GB free disk space is recommended for each guest operating
system and the application software used with it. If you use a default setup,
the actual disk space needs are approximately the same as those for installing
and running the guest operating system and applications on a physical
computer. Refer to the vendor's recommended disk space for a specific guest
operating system.
n For installation, approximately ~2.5 GB of free disk space is required on
Windows and Linux. You can delete the installer after the installation is
complete to reclaim disk space.
Optical CD-ROM and DVD n IDE, SATA, and SCSI optical drives are supported.
n CD-ROM and DVD drives are supported.
n ISO disk image files are supported.
Floppy Virtual machines can connect to disk drives on the host computer. Floppy disk
image files are also supported.
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