How to install Centos in VMware 2024

Описание: Here is a step-by-step guide to installing CentOS on VMware:

Prerequisites:
1. **VMware Workstation/Player**: Ensure you have VMware Workstation or VMware Player installed on your host system.
2. **CentOS ISO**: Download the CentOS ISO file from the official CentOS website.

Steps:

#### 1. Open VMware:
Launch VMware Workstation or Player from your system.

#### 2. Create a New Virtual Machine:
Click on **Create a New Virtual Machine**.
Choose *Typical (recommended)* and click **Next**.

#### 3. Select Installation Media:
Choose **Installer disc image file (iso)**.
Browse and select the CentOS ISO file you downloaded.
Click **Next**.

#### 4. Specify the Virtual Machine Name:
Enter a name for your virtual machine (e.g., "CentOS VM").
Choose the location where you want to store the virtual machine files.
Click **Next**.

#### 5. Specify Disk Capacity:
Set the maximum disk size for the virtual machine. A recommended size is 20 GB or more.
Choose *Store virtual disk as a single file* for better performance.
Click **Next**.

#### 6. Customize Hardware (Optional):
Click on *Customize Hardware* to allocate resources like memory, processors, and network adapters.
Increase the memory allocation (e.g., 2 GB or more) for better performance.
Click *Close* when done.

#### 7. Ready to Create:
Review your settings and click *Finish* to create the virtual machine.

#### 8. Start the Virtual Machine:
Select your newly created virtual machine from the list.
Click **Power on this virtual machine**.

#### 9. CentOS Installation:
The CentOS installer will start. Select *Install CentOS 7* (or the version you are installing).
Choose the installation language and click **Continue**.

#### 10. Configure Installation Settings:
**Installation Destination**: Select the virtual hard drive and click **Done**.
**Network & Hostname**: Enable the network interface and optionally set the hostname.
Other settings can be configured as needed.

#### 11. Begin Installation:
Click on **Begin Installation**.

#### 12. Set Root Password and Create User:
Set a root password.
Create a user account for everyday use.
Click *Done* when each is configured.

#### 13. Complete Installation:
The installation will proceed. Once completed, click **Reboot**.

#### 14. Post-Installation:
After rebooting, log in with the root or user account you created.
Update the system by running `sudo yum update` in the terminal.

Additional Configurations:
Install VMware Tools for better integration between the host and guest systems.
Configure network settings and any additional software you require.

This guide provides a basic walkthrough for setting up CentOS on VMware. Depending on your specific use case, additional configurations may be necessary.

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