In this article, we will examine how to install VMware Tools on a Windows Guest machine running on a VMware vSphere server.
How to Build VMware Tools on vSphere ESXi 7.0
ESXi is a hardware virtualization system. You can install VMware ESXi on a physical server and run multiple VMs on it simultaneously.
To get more performance from Windows and Linux virtual machines that you install on the vSphere server, you need to install VMware Tools.
You have already used VMware Workstation before. VM Tools are also set up in the virtual machines installed in the VM Workstation.
Installing the virtual machine tools on VMware Workstation or VMware ESXi is quite simple.
In our previous articles, we installed vSphere ESXi 6.7/6.5 with a VM Workstation virtualization program using a physical Laptop. You can find our other ESXi articles from the links below.
In this article, we will discuss the steps to install VMware Tools for any VM installed on ESXi 6.7/6.5.
How to Setup VMware Tools for Virtual Machines on vSphere
To build it for any VM running on vSphere 6.7U2/6.5, follow the steps below in order.
Step 1
After you have set up the VM, run it and click Actions. Then click on Guest OS and then click on Install Tools.
Step 2
Once the CD image has been added to the system, click Run setup64.exe.
Step 3
Wizard is extracting the files for the setup.
Step 4
At the VM Tools setup window, click Next.
Step 5
Select Complete in the Choose Setup Type window and click the Next button.
Step 6
Click the Install button to start the VM Tools setup for the virtual machine running on the server.
Step 7
Wait while loading VM Tools.
Step 8
Once you have completed the VM Tools setup, click on the Finish button.
Step 9
Click Yes to restart the virtual machine so the changes take effect.
Step 10
You can now use the Windows 10 Guest machine in full-screen mode.
Conclusion
As a result, it is critical to install VMware Tools on a Windows Guest machine running on a VMware vSphere server. Additionally, this process increases the performance and functionality of virtual machines. Users can optimize their virtual machines by following the steps in this article.
Thus, virtual machines are ready to work efficiently on the vSphere server. With VMware Tools installed, users enjoy improved graphics. Additionally, it provides seamless file sharing and enhanced performance. In conclusion, installing VMware Tools offers excellent benefits for virtual machines.
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