FydeOS for VMware Installation Instructions

Last Updated: 2023-06-18

This comprehensive guide will lead you through the process of installing FydeOS on a VMware virtual machine across various operating systems. Each section offers detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to download, install, and run FydeOS using VMware.

Installing FydeOS on Windows

Download the FydeOS VM image file from our downloads page.
Install VMware Workstation Player if you have not already done so. You can download the latest version from the VMware official downloads page. Follow the provided installation instructions.
Launch VMware Workstation Player and select “Open a Virtual Machine”.
Select the downloaded FydeOS VM.ova image file.
Choose a name and location for the new virtual machine by following the on-screen prompts.
Resolve any error messages that may appear during the import process. If you encounter the message "Import failed, the file has not passed OVF specification check", rest assured, this is a known issue. Click "Retry", and the import should proceed without further problems.
Start the FydeOS VM once the import process is complete. The FydeOS VM will be available in your virtual machine library. Click "Play Virtual Machine" to get started.

Installing FydeOS on macOS

Download the FydeOS VM image file from our downloads page.
Install VMware Fusion if you have not already done so. You can download the latest version from the VMware official downloads page. Follow the provided installation instructions.
Launch VMware Fusion, navigate to the "File" menu, and select "Import".
Select the downloaded FydeOS VM.ova image file and click "Continue".
Choose a name and location for the new virtual machine by following the on-screen prompts.
Resolve any error messages that may appear during the import process. If you encounter the message "Import failed, the file has not passed OVF specification check", do not worry. This is a known issue. Click "Retry", and the import should proceed without further problems.
Start FydeOS for VMware once the import process is complete. Click "Finish" to get started.

Installing FydeOS on Linux

Download the FydeOS VM image file from our downloads page.
Install VMware Workstation Player if you have not already done so. You can download the latest version of the VMware Workstation Player Bundle installation script from the VMware official downloads page. Run the following command in the terminal to install it:
```
chmod a+x /path/to/your/VMware-Player-xx.x.x-xxxxxx.x86_64.bundle
sudo ./path/to/your/VMware-Player-xx.x.x-xxxxxx.x86_64.bundle
```
Launch VMware Workstation Player and click "Open a Virtual Machine".
Select the downloaded FydeOS VM.ova image file, follow the prompts to choose a name and location for the new virtual machine, and click "Import" to confirm.
Resolve any error messages that may appear during the import process. If you encounter the message "Import failed because the file did not pass the OVF specification check", do not worry. This is a known issue. Click "Retry", and the import should proceed without further problems.
Start FydeOS for VMware once the import process is complete. Click "Finished" to get started.
Fix potential 3D support issues. In some cases, you may encounter the error "No 3D support is available from the host". To resolve this, edit the configuration file (.vmx file) in the folder where the virtual machine is stored and add mks.gl.allowBlacklistedDrivers = "TRUE" at the end of the file.

Installing FydeOS on VMware ESXi v6.7

To run FydeOS for VMware on VMware ESXi v6.7, ensure the following prerequisites are met:

FydeOS for VMware has been imported, configured, and started on your local device (any OS will suffice), and it is functioning correctly.
A VMware ESXi v6.7 server instance has been installed and configured.
Your local device and the VMware ESXi v6.7 server are on the same subnet, or your local device can access the ESXi server via any network infrastructure and configuration.

Once these conditions are fulfilled, follow the steps below to upload FydeOS for VMware to the ESXi server on your local device. The procedure outlined here is specific to VMware Fusion:

Ensure that FydeOS for VMware is turned off.
Connect to the Server. In the VMware Fusion menu bar, select "File" - "Connect to Server".
Enter your ESXi connection details and click "Connect".
Upload FydeOS for VMware to the Server. In the Virtual Machine Library, right-click FydeOS for VMware and select "Upload to Server".
Select the corresponding ESXi server as the target and click "Continue" to start the upload.
Start FydeOS for VMware. Once the upload is complete, FydeOS for VMware will be visible in the ESXi control panel. Click "Start" to launch FydeOS for VMware.