Changes

Once the Vmware Server 2.0 archive has been downloaded in either compressed tar or rpm RPM format the next step is to unpack the software so that the installation process may begin. In the case of the tar archive, this may be unpacked in a terminal window by changing directory to a suitable sub-directory and using the following command (keeping in mind that the file name may differ from that used below):

The Prior to performing the installation, the above command will copy prompt for the files from locations where the tar archive software is to the appropriate be installed. In each case, a default location will be suggested encased in square brackets. The default locations on the systemare recommended unless there is a compelling need to install elsewhere. Once the files have been copied, the script will then prompt to start the ''vmware-config.pl'' script to configure VMware Server ready for use. At this point proceed to the section below entitled ''VMware Server 2.0 Configuration''.

The rpm RPM package may be unpacked using the following command, noting once again that the actual file name may differ from that used below. This task must be performed as super-user by using either the ''su -'' or ''sudo'' commands: