How to Install VMWare Tools v4 on an Ubuntu Host

This should work with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and 11.10 server. Unlike window VM within the vSphere window, adding VMTools requires just a little work.   This install requires the ‘build-tools’ packages be installed if not already present. “apt-get install linux-headers-server build-essential” 1) On the host to be updated, select the “Install/Upgrade… Continue reading