Quick Start Guide

VMware Image for Linux Software Developers Kit (SDK) Quick Start Guide 5
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To use the VMware Image you must first prepare Windows or Linux for VMware Player.
To prepare Windows or Linux for running VMware Image:
1. Download the VMware Player executable file from the VMware Web site
(
http://vmware.com/download/player/).
2. Run the VMware Player Installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Unzip the VMware Image for Linux SDK archive into a working directory on the PC and switch to
the working directory.
4. Execute the *.vmx file to start the VMware Image.
5. Select Copied, if a message prompt appears asking if the *.vmx file has been moved or copied.
The login prompt appears.
Figure 2-1. Lantronix Desktop Login Prompt
The VMware image is ready for use. Refer to the following section
Building Images with the SDK for more
information.