diff --git a/INSTALL_VMWARE.md b/INSTALL_VMWARE.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..596d9f4 --- /dev/null +++ b/INSTALL_VMWARE.md @@ -0,0 +1,23 @@ +## 💾 Installation of VMware Workstation Pro + +--- + +1. Download VMware Workstation Pro from the [official website](https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation-pro/workstation-pro-evaluation.html). The version we are using is 17.5.1. For systems with Apple chips, you should install [VMware Fusion](https://www.vmware.com/go/getfusion). + +2. Install VMware Workstation + - **[On Linux](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Pro/17/com.vmware.ws.using.doc/GUID-1F5B1F14-A586-4A56-83FA-2E7D8333D5CA.html):** Run the following command in your terminal, where `xxxx-xxxxxxx` represents the version number and internal version number. + ``` + sudo sh VMware-Workstation-xxxx-xxxxxxx.architecture.bundle --console + ``` + + - **[On Windows](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Workstation-Pro/17/com.vmware.ws.using.doc/GUID-F5A7B3CB-9141-458B-A256-E0C3EA805AAA.html):** Ensure that you're logged in as either the Administrator user or as a user who belongs to the local Administrators group. If you're logging in to a domain, make sure your domain account has local administrator privileges. Proceed by double-clicking the `VMware-workstation-xxxx-xxxxxxx.exe` file. Be aware that you might need to reboot your host system to finalize the installation. + + - **[For systems with Apple chips](https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Fusion/13/com.vmware.fusion.using.doc/GUID-ACC3A019-93D3-442C-A34E-F7755DF6733B.html):** Double-click the `VMware-Fusion-xxxx-xxxxxxx.dmg` file to open it. In the Finder window that appears, double-click the 'Install Fusion' icon. When prompted, enter your administrator username and password. + + > **Note:** You need to fill the activation key during the installation process when prompted. + +3. Verify the successful installation by running the following: + ``` + vmrun -T ws list + ``` + If the installation along with the environment variable set is successful, you will see the message showing the current running virtual machines. diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 0a5aac5..be0dfcb 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -58,7 +58,7 @@ Alternatively, you can install the environment without any benchmark tasks: pip install desktop-env ``` -2. Install [VMware Workstation Pro](https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation-pro/workstation-pro-evaluation.html) (for systems with Apple Chips, you should install [VMware Fusion](https://www.vmware.com/go/getfusion)) and configure the `vmrun` command. Verify the successful installation by running the following: +2. Install [VMware Workstation Pro](https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation-pro/workstation-pro-evaluation.html) (for systems with Apple Chips, you should install [VMware Fusion](https://www.vmware.com/go/getfusion)) and configure the `vmrun` command. The installation process can refer to [How to install VMware Worksation Pro](./INSTALL_VMWARE.md). Verify the successful installation by running the following: ```bash vmrun -T ws list ```