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This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to install Mageia Linux 9 in UEFI mode on VMware Workstation or VMware Player, and how to integrate VMware Tools.

1. Required Files

• VMware Workstation Pro or VMware Player (At least v16.x)

• Mageia 9 ISO file: https://www.mageia.org/en/downloads/

2. Creating a New Virtual Machine

1. Open VMware and click on "Create a New Virtual Machine".

2. Select Typical (recommended) and click Next.

3. Specify the ISO file: Select the Mageia 9 ISO file.

4. As Guest OS:

   • OS: Linux

   • Version: Other Linux 5.x or later kernel 64-bit

5. Specify the virtual machine name and location.

6. Give a minimum of 20 GB as disk capacity. You can choose split or single file.

7. In hardware settings:

   • RAM: At least 2048 MB (preferably 4096 MB)

   • CPU: 2 or more

   • Enable the UEFI firmware option (Advanced > Firmware type: UEFI)

3. Mageia 9 Installation

1. Start the virtual machine.

2. After Mageia Live starts, click on "Install Mageia".

3. Set the language selection and keyboard settings.

4. Choose automatic or custom partitioning on the disk partitioning screen.

5. GRUB2 (UEFI) should be selected as the bootloader.

6. After the installation is complete, restart the system.

4. VMware Tools Installation

1. While inside the virtual machine, click on the VM > Install VMware Tools menu.

2. The ISO content is automatically mounted to the /mnt or /run/media path.

3. Open a terminal and follow these steps:

cd /run/media/$USER/VMware\ Tools
cp VMwareTools-*.tar.gz ~/
cd ~
tar -xvzf VMwareTools-*.tar.gz
cd vmware-tools-distrib
sudo ./vmware-install.pl

4. Continue with Enter for most of the questions by default.

5. Restart the virtual machine after the installation is complete.

5. Additional Notes and Recommendations

• After installation, you can update your system with the dnf update command.

• File sharing, full screen support, and mouse integration become active with VMware Tools.

• Adjust the screen resolution from the system settings for a better experience.

Troubleshooting

• If VMware Tools installation fails: Required packages might be missing. Try updating with the following command:

sudo dnf install gcc make perl kernel-devel

• Network connection issues: Check the Network Adapter > NAT or Bridged setting in the virtual machine settings.

By following these steps, you can smoothly install Mageia Linux 9 in UEFI mode on VMware and complete the VMware Tools integration.