VMware tools on Ubuntu 64-bit Server 20.04

[NeilL]

First, sorry, I'm not a Linux person but need to install / run something that requires a Linux VM. I picked Ubuntu Server latest version (20.04) which I was able to install from the ISO image.  Now, I"m trying to install the VMware tools without much luck.

The Reinstall tools menu item is disabled and following the instructions here - VMware Knowledge Base I was able to mount a CD volume but the referenced directory/files didn't exist.

Any pointers for a amateur on how get this done?

[Mikero]

I wouldn't bother.

Just install open-vm-tools with apt and you're done.

Most of VMware Tools is open source and distributed with the various linux distributions.

[Alex_Romeo · Accepted solution]

Hi,

Install VMware tools on Ubuntu 20.04 step by step instructions

• https://linuxconfig.org/install-vmware-tools-on-ubuntu-20-04-focal-fossa-linux

Installing VMware Tools in an Ubuntu Virtual Machine

• VMware Knowledge Base

ARomeo

[Alex_Romeo]

in addition to the previous answer

I'll also give you this link which is very interesting for you, because in addition to installing the VMware tools, there are other configurations for your version of Ubuntu 20.04

https://websiteforstudents.com/how-to-install-vmware-guest-tools-on-ubuntu-20-04-18-04/

ARomeo

[mshaker1880]

after installing a VM with Ubuntu 20.0.4 on vCenter 7.1  I can see the VMWARE TOOLS installed automatically without any action from my side , the same happened with my while I was installing the RedHat 7.5