The virtual machine (virtualized OS) operates using the VMware software. The operating system can be installed using an ISO file, which is essentially a disk image that contains the OS setup. So, we have prepared this article to guide you through all the necessary steps to download, install and set up your virtual machine in the simplest way possible. Now, let’s move straight to the point.
How Does VMware Fusion Work?
Before you use the virtual machine (VM), you first have to install it. In the installation process, VMware allocates a certain amount of your system’s disk space, processor cores, memory, and other hardware components that the virtual machine demands to run efficiently. Once the installation process is complete, you can run the OS via a window on your host computer, Mac. All the virtual machine files are stored on your Mac’s disk drive. Therefore, to run a virtual machine, you must first start up the macOS and then, VMware Fusion. However, once you do so, you can switch between the virtualized OS and the macOS at any time.
Install VMWare Fusion
The VMware installation process is pretty straightforward. All you have to do is download the DMG file and set up the VMware application on your computer. But, make sure that your computer meets the recommended system requirements for the virtual machine to run smoothly. If it doesn’t, there’s no guarantee that the OS will run efficiently or even load at all. Taking these into consideration, here are the steps to install VMware Fusion:
Create a Virtual Machine
After the installation process is complete, you can install a virtual machine to use alongside your Mac computer. So, this section shows a step-by-step process on how you can create a VM using VMware Fusion.
Configure Your Virtual Machine
VMware Fusion provides you with a variety of different configuration options to ensure that your machine runs efficiently. You are going to be setting these options on the System Preferences window, which will most probably load automatically right after the installation process. However, even if it doesn’t, you can manually bring it up and make the necessary changes. Every item on this window can be customized as per your liking, but there are a few that you should especially look out for. So,
Run the Virtual Machine
Once everything is set in place, the only thing left to do is to run the virtualized OS itself. This usually begins with a typical OS installation window, where you select the language, date, and time, along with other generic setup information. So, follow the on-screen instructions and configure the installation to your liking. And the next time you think about running the virtual machine, open VMware Fusion and double-click on your virtual machine from the left sidebar. You can also visit its System Preferences window to enable the automatic start-up feature. For this,
