VMware Workstation Ubuntu 17.10 - HTML

Introduction

In this guide, we will walk through the steps of setting up VMware Workstation on Ubuntu 17.10 and how to use it with HTML.

VMware Workstation

VMware Workstation is a popular virtualization software that allows users to create and run multiple virtual machines simultaneously on a single physical machine. It is widely used by developers, system administrators, and IT professionals for testing and deploying applications on different operating systems.

Ubuntu 17.10

Ubuntu 17.10 is a lightweight and user-friendly Linux distribution that is designed for desktop and laptop computers. It comes with the latest Linux kernel, GNOME desktop environment, and a wide range of open-source software.

HTML

HTML stands for HyperText Markup Language, which is the standard markup language used to create web pages and web applications. It consists of a series of tags and attributes that define the structure and content of a web page.

Installation

To install VMware Workstation on Ubuntu 17.10, follow the steps below:

1. Download the VMware Workstation package from the official website.
2. Open the Terminal and navigate to the directory where the package is downloaded.
3. Run the following command to change the permission of the package:

sudo chmod +x VMware-Workstation-Full-15.5.5-16285975.x86_64.bundle

4. Run the following command to install the package:

sudo ./VMware-Workstation-Full-15.5.5-16285975.x86_64.bundle

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

For more detailed instructions on installing VMware Workstation, refer to the official documentation.

Creating a Virtual Machine

To create a virtual machine in VMware Workstation, follow the steps below:

1. Open VMware Workstation.
2. Click on the "Create a New Virtual Machine" button.
3. Select the type of virtual machine you want to create (e.g. Linux).
4. Select the installation media (e.g. ISO file or physical DVD).
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the virtual machine creation process.

For more detailed instructions on creating a virtual machine in VMware Workstation, refer to the official documentation.

Using HTML in a Virtual Machine

To use HTML in a virtual machine, follow the steps below:

1. Install a web browser in the virtual machine (e.g. Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox).
2. Open the web browser.
3. Create an HTML file using a text editor (e.g. Notepad or Sublime Text).
4. Save the HTML file in the virtual machine.
5. Open the HTML file in the web browser.

Conclusion

In this guide, we have learned how to set up VMware Workstation on Ubuntu 17.10 and use it to run virtual machines. We have also seen how to create an HTML file and run it in a virtual machine. With this knowledge, you can now start developing and testing web applications in a virtual environment.