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How To - Install Ubuntu within VMWare

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Install Ubuntu within VMWare

In this lecture I demonstrate how to go about how to create a virtual machine (consider this a 'virtual' physical computer), and install Linux Mint within the 'VM.'
We will use the Linux Mint for the course. We will NOT use the graphical interface (for the most part), only the terminal/console/shell as most servers do not automatically install a GUI.
If you already have a previous version of Mint or Ubuntu you use that's fine. It doesn't matter, they work exactly the same from the terminal standpoint.

You should receive an email in your FalconMail from E-Academy. DO NOT DELETE THIS EMAIL. It has instructions on how to download VMWare Workstation.

If you do not receive an email, or accidently delete the email, follow these instructions:
Copy and paste the following web address into your web browser:

Click the 'Sign in" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page.

Click the "Forgot Password" button. This will send an email to your Falconmail account that describes how to reset your password.
Follow the instructions in the email.
Log back into the WMWare academic site using your username and new password.
Download VMWare Workstation 8. Remember where you downloaded the file!
You should receive an email in your Falconmail with an authorization code (serial number) that you will cut and paste into the appropriate field during the installation process.
Find the installation file and double click it to begin the installation process. When asked for the authorization code, copy & paste the code from your Falcomail email into the appropriate textbox (or type it, careful not to make mistakes).
STORE YOUR AUTHORIZATION CODE IN A SAFE PLACE, IF YOU NEED TO INSTALL AGAIN YOU WILL NEED THAT INFORMATION (e.g., DO NOT delete the email, so you will always have access to the code).
You should now have a fully functioning version of VMWare Workstation! I will create and post a video that demonstrates how to install Linux within a virtual machine. Or you can try it yourself, it’s not rocket science.
Note that you can only download EACH available product only once from this site. So please make sure you save this installation file!

To download Linux Mint go to:

http://www.linuxmint.com/download.php

Select the 'No CODECS' version and the appropriate architecture (note that 32-bit will run on both 32- and 64-bit architecture machines).

Then view the video on "How to install Linux Mint" that demonstrates how to install your Linux MINT ISO in VMWare.

Readings:

The RUTE Linux Tutorial. Start reading it! There will be no assigned readings but it's GREAT as a reference when you need it!