Introduction
VMware Fusion Pro and VMware Fusion let anyone run Windows and hundreds of other operating systems on a Mac without rebooting. Simple enough for new users and powerful enough for IT professionals, developers, and businesses, Fusion provides agility, productivity, and security every day.
Benefits of VMware Fusion:
1. Runs Nearly Any Operating System
2. Makes Windows Feel at Home on the Mac
3. Connects to VMware vSphere
4. Simplifies Development for any Platform. (DevOps and developers use Fusion every day to build the next big thing. Fusion makes it simple to test almost any OS and application on a Mac. Build a new app, build the supporting cloud servers, and test the end-to-end process right on your laptop.)
Prerequisites:
- MacBook Pro or MacBook Air or iMac or Mac mini running macOS and have VMware Fusion or Fusion Pro preinstalled.
- CentOS 7 ISO file.
Implementation:
Follow the steps below to install CentOS7 on VMware Fusion.
- Launch VMware Fusion. Click on File – New from the top Menu bar as shown below,
- Select “Install from Disc or Image” and click on Continue as shown below,
3. Select the ISO or image location and click on “Continue”.
4. You can choose to store the VM file on a different drive and change the VM config by clicking on Customise settings. ,
5. Here I have selected a different drive for the VM file location and have given my VM name. Once you click on Save, This is bring back to Step 4 – Click Finish, which will start the installation.
6. The installation will begin. Select Install CentOS Linux 7 using the Up and Down arrow.
7. Select the Language of your Choice and click Continue. Shown below,
8. Select the Time Zone and Keyboard Layout by pressing the appropriate key.
9. Click on Network and Hostname and enable the Network adapter to ON.
10. Once the network is enabled, click on Begin Installation, then click on Create user in order to create a user as shown below,
11. Set the root password. This will complete the CentOS 7 Installation and will reboot to the login Window, as shown below,
You can log in to the machine using the username and password you have set.We are done installing CentOS 7 on VMware Fusion on MAC OSX.
Thank you!
Conclusion
CentOS 7 has now been successfully installed on VMware Fusion running on macOS.
VMware Fusion makes it easy to run Linux without rebooting the Mac system.
The virtual machine can be used for learning and testing Linux environments.
It is also useful for development and application testing.
You can further configure the virtual machine based on your requirements.
The CentOS 7 virtual machine is now ready to use.
FAQs
1. What are the prerequisites for installing CentOS 7 on VMware Fusion?
You need a Mac running macOS, VMware Fusion or VMware Fusion Pro, a CentOS 7 ISO file, and sufficient CPU, memory, and disk space.
2. Can I change the CPU, memory, and disk space of the CentOS 7 virtual machine?
Yes, VMware Fusion allows you to customize the virtual machine settings, including CPU, memory, storage, and network configuration.
3. Do I need to reboot my Mac to use CentOS 7 on VMware Fusion?
No, VMware Fusion allows you to run CentOS 7 alongside macOS without rebooting your Mac.
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