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How to Install openSUSE Leap 15 on VMware Workstation 15/14

In this article, we will setup openSUSE Leap 15 on a virtual machine using VM Workstation 14/15 Pro in Windows 10 step by step.

How to Install openSUSE Leap 15 on VMware 14/15 Pro

OpenSUSE Leap 15 released on May 25, 2018. You can install and use it on a desktop or laptop computer.

The most recent version of the VMware Workstation virtualization program is 15 Pro. After you create a virtual machine on VMware Workstation, you can install many Linux-based operating systems. In our previous articles, we installed Linux based Ubuntu , Linux Mint , Debian with VMware.

Before installing it, check out the following articles to setup VMware on Windows or Linux. After installing it, click here to download the ISO file to your computer.

How to Run openSUSE Leap 15 on Virtual Machine in PC

After completing the necessary preparations, you need to create a VM using VMware . You can select openSUSE 64 Bit in the operating system selection window in the steps for creating a VM.

Follow the instructions below to setup it on the VM using VMware Workstation 14/15 Pro.

Step 1

Open VMware Workstation/Player 14/15 Pro and click Create a New Virtual Machine to create a new VM.

Step 2

In the VM creation window, select Custom (advanced) and click on the Next button.

Step 3

Select Workstation.x for VMware hardware compatibility and click Next.

Step 4

To add the ISO file to the VM later, select I will install the operating system later and click Next.

Step 5

For SUSE operating system option, select SUSE Linux 64-bit and click Next.

Step 6

Running openSUSE Leap 15 on VMware is a good idea, but running the virtual machine on a different disk means you get more performance.

We even recommend you to use SSD disks to use Windows, Linux, and MacOS on virtual machines.

To change the VM location on VMware, click the Browse button.

Step 7

In the opened window, select your USB 3.0 External Drive and click OK after creating a new folder.

Step 8

After changing the VM installation location, click Next to continue.

Step 9

For the openSUSE VM, 1 processor / 1 core will suffice in the processor configuration window. You can adjust the processor configuration according to the characteristics of your computer.

After configuring the openSUSE processor requirement, click on the Next button.

Step 10

Likewise, you can set the RAM requirement to a higher value, depending on the hardware specifications of your computer. For SUSE Linux, 2 GB of RAM will suffice. Click on the Next button to continue with the instructions for preparing the openSUSE virtual machine.

Step 11

Select NAT for the openSUSE VM that will run on VMware and click Next.

Step 12

Select LSI Logic (Recommended) and click on the Next button.

Step 13

In the Virtual Disk Type setup window, select SCSI (Recommended) and click Next.

Step 14

To create a new virtual disk, select Create a new virtual disk and click Next.

Step 15

Select the Store virtual disk as single file option and click Next.

Step 16

Click the Next button to continue with the default setting in the openSUSE disk file configuration window.

Step 17

Click the Customize Hardware button.

Step 18

Enable Accelerate 3D graphics for Display configuration.

Step 19

To add the ISO file to the VM, select CD/DVD and select the Use ISO image file option then click the Browse button.

Step 20

Select the ISO file you downloaded to your computer and click on the Open button.

Step 21

Click the Close button to save the changes you have made.

Step 22

The summary information of the VM is in the following window. Click the Finish button.

Step 23

After creating the machine for SUSE Linux on VMware Workstation 14, click on Power on this virtual machine to start the VM and start the setup.

Step 24

After starting the virtual machine, you will see the following image.

How to Install openSUSE Leap 15

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Final Word

In this article, we have installed Linux/openSUSE on the virtual machine with the VM virtualization program. You do not need to install VM Tools after installing openSUSE Leap 15. Because VM Tools is installed automatically when openSUSE installs. Thanks for following us!

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End of Availability

VMware is announcing the End of Availability (EoA) of all SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) for VMware offerings on June 25, 2014. As a result, the SLES for VMware offering will be removed from the VMware price list on July 25, 2014. After this date, customers that purchase VMware vSphere Standard, vSphere Enterprise, or vSphere Enterprise+ (either standalone or as part of a suite) will no longer be eligible to a free SLES for VMware offering.

Customers are not required to take any immediate action. This notification in no way impacts customer’s ability to use SLES for VMware past June 25, 2014.

When is SLES for VMware EoA effective?

When is SLES for VMware EoA effective?

SLES for VMware will be made EoA July 25, 2014.

When will SLES for VMware be taken off the price list?

When will SLES for VMware be taken off the price list?

SLES for VMware will be removed from the price list July 25, 2014.

Can customers continue to use SLES for VMware after EoA?

Can customers continue to use SLES for VMware after EoA?

Yes, customers can continue to use existing installations of SLES for VMware after EoA.

Can customers continue to get updates for SLES for VMware after EoA?

Can customers continue to get updates for SLES for VMware after EoA?

Customers who are running SLES for VMware 11, SP3 will continue to receive patches and updates for SLES for VMware 11 SP 3 for 6 months after the release of SLES 11, SP4. To continue receiving patches and updates for SLES for VMware 11, SP3 after SLES 11, SP4 is released customers will need to purchase Long Term Service Pack Support.

What is Long Term Service Pack Support?

What is Long Term Service Pack Support?

Long Term Service Pack Support allows you to maintain your current operating system version as long as possible, preserving both the stability and security of your data center, as you transition from one service pack version to the next. Long Term Service Pack Support includes delivery of patches and updates of SLES for VMware 11, SP3 for 12 months, fixes for critical security issues and severity level 1 and 2 defects.

How can I purchase Long Term Service Pack Support?

How can I purchase Long Term Service Pack Support?

Long Term Service Pack Support is available for purchase through SUSE or one of their channel partners.

How long will the Long Term Service Pack Support be available to purchase?

How long will the Long Term Service Pack Support be available to purchase?

Long Term Service Pack Support will be available to purchase for 6 months after the release of the next SLES service pack.

Can customers continue to get technical support for SLES for VMware after EoA?

Can customers continue to get technical support for SLES for VMware after EoA?

Yes, they can. Customers who have active support contracts for SLES for VMware will still be entitled to Technical Support until their SLES for VMware support contract expires.

When is the end of support for SLES for VMware?

When is the end of support for SLES for VMware?

End of support is planned for August 25, 2016.

Is VMware introducing another offering that will take the place of SLES for VMware?

Is VMware introducing another offering that will take the place of SLES for VMware?

There are no immediate plans to introduce another offering.

What are the alternatives to SLES for VMware?

What are the alternatives to SLES for VMware?

Customers that want to use SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) after the SLES for VMware EoA can purchase a license through SUSE or one of their channel partners.

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End of Availability

VMware is announcing the End of Availability (EoA) of all SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) for VMware offerings on June 25, 2014. As a result, the SLES for VMware offering will be removed from the VMware price list on July 25, 2014. After this date, customers that purchase VMware vSphere Standard, vSphere Enterprise, or vSphere Enterprise+ (either standalone or as part of a suite) will no longer be eligible to a free SLES for VMware offering.

Customers are not required to take any immediate action. This notification in no way impacts customer’s ability to use SLES for VMware past June 25, 2014.

When is SLES for VMware EoA effective?

When is SLES for VMware EoA effective?

SLES for VMware will be made EoA July 25, 2014.

When will SLES for VMware be taken off the price list?

When will SLES for VMware be taken off the price list?

SLES for VMware will be removed from the price list July 25, 2014.

Can customers continue to use SLES for VMware after EoA?

Can customers continue to use SLES for VMware after EoA?

Yes, customers can continue to use existing installations of SLES for VMware after EoA.

Can customers continue to get updates for SLES for VMware after EoA?

Can customers continue to get updates for SLES for VMware after EoA?

Customers who are running SLES for VMware 11, SP3 will continue to receive patches and updates for SLES for VMware 11 SP 3 for 6 months after the release of SLES 11, SP4. To continue receiving patches and updates for SLES for VMware 11, SP3 after SLES 11, SP4 is released customers will need to purchase Long Term Service Pack Support.

What is Long Term Service Pack Support?

What is Long Term Service Pack Support?

Long Term Service Pack Support allows you to maintain your current operating system version as long as possible, preserving both the stability and security of your data center, as you transition from one service pack version to the next. Long Term Service Pack Support includes delivery of patches and updates of SLES for VMware 11, SP3 for 12 months, fixes for critical security issues and severity level 1 and 2 defects.

How can I purchase Long Term Service Pack Support?

How can I purchase Long Term Service Pack Support?

Long Term Service Pack Support is available for purchase through SUSE or one of their channel partners.

How long will the Long Term Service Pack Support be available to purchase?

How long will the Long Term Service Pack Support be available to purchase?

Long Term Service Pack Support will be available to purchase for 6 months after the release of the next SLES service pack.

Can customers continue to get technical support for SLES for VMware after EoA?

Can customers continue to get technical support for SLES for VMware after EoA?

Yes, they can. Customers who have active support contracts for SLES for VMware will still be entitled to Technical Support until their SLES for VMware support contract expires.

When is the end of support for SLES for VMware?

When is the end of support for SLES for VMware?

End of support is planned for August 25, 2016.

Is VMware introducing another offering that will take the place of SLES for VMware?

Is VMware introducing another offering that will take the place of SLES for VMware?

There are no immediate plans to introduce another offering.

What are the alternatives to SLES for VMware?

What are the alternatives to SLES for VMware?

Customers that want to use SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) after the SLES for VMware EoA can purchase a license through SUSE or one of their channel partners.

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