How to Install Fedora 24 and Review on VMware Tutorial

Fedora 24 Installation and Review on VMware

In this tutorial we'll learn how to install Fedora 24 Linux on VMware Workstation. You can also use VMware Player which is free for personal use. This tutorial is also helpful to installing Fedora on physical computer or laptop hardware. You do not need to install VMware Tools or Open-VM-Tools because during the installation Open VM Tools is already installed automatically.

Fedora 24 Linux Installation Steps:

1. Download Fedora 24 ISO
2. Create VM on VMware Workstation/Player
3. Start Installation
4. Test VMware Tools Features in Fedora 24 Linux
5. Fedora 24 Review

Installing Fedora 24 and Review on VMware

What is Fedora Linux?

Fedora is a Linux operating system distribution developed and supported by the Fedora Project, an open source community formed in 2003 as a partnership between Red Hat and volunteer contributors.
Fedora Website: https://getfedora.org/

Fedora 24 New Features

Fedora 24 Workstation release features GNOME 3.20, with many usability improvements such as easier input device and printer settings, a better search interface, shortcut windows for keyboard commands, and more convenient music controls.

Although this release will not default to Wayland, it includes many improvements and is available as an option for users to try out.  Fedora developers still plan to fully implement Wayland as the default graphics server for future versions of Fedora.

What is VMware Workstatiton?

It is a hypervisor that runs on x86-64 computers; it enables users to set up one or more virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine, and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine.
VMware Workstation product website: https://www.vmware.com/products/workstation

What is VMware Player?

It's a desktop virtualization application that runs one or more operating systems on the same computer without rebooting. With its simple user interface, unmatched operating system support and portability, it’s now easier than ever for IT professionals to get their users up and running with a corporate desktop. If you want to learn more about virtual machines or run virtual machines at home in a non-commercial environment you may use VMware Player at no cost.
Download VMware Player: https://www.vmware.com/go/downloadplayer/

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