How to Install Arch Linux in VMware Step-by-Step

Prerequisites:

• Download and Install VMware: Use a tool like Etcher to create a live USB drive from the downloaded ISO.
  • For Windows: https://www.vmware.com/go/getplayer-win
  • For Linux: https://www.vmware.com/go/getplayer-linux
• Download the Arch Linux ISO: Head over to the official Arch Linux website and download the latest ISO image.
  • https://mirror.4v1.in/archlinux/iso/2024.04.01/archlinux-2024.04.01-x86_64.iso

Step 1: Setting Up VMware

1. Open VMware and create a new virtual machine.
2. Choose “Linux” as the guest operating system and select “Other Linux (64-bit)” as the version.
3. Allocate 2GB RAM and 100GB disk space for your virtual machine.
4. Ensure you will select Network Adapter NAT to Bridged
5. Follow the prompts to create the virtual machine, ensuring to attach the Arch Linux ISO file as the installation media.

Step 2: Booting into Arch Linux Live Environment

1. Start the virtual machine and boot from the Arch Linux ISO.
2. Once booted, you’ll be presented with the Arch Linux command prompt.

Step 3: Check & Sync Database

1. Use the Ping command ping google.com
2. Sync Database Using pacman -Sy
3. Also update arch linux keyring using pacman -Sy archlinux-keyring

Step 4: Installing Arch Linux

1. Use archinstall
2. Now it will take some time to configure the environment for the installing arch linux.
3. After configuration there will be option install, select install option.

Step 5: Finalizing the Installation

1. Exit the chroot environment use exit
2. Reboot the virtual machine and remove the installation media.
3. Log in to your newly installed Arch Linux system.