# install open-vmware-tools-desktop for the desktop version, otherwise
# copy-paste between host and VM will not work:
sudo apt install open-vm-tools-desktop
# for the server version use
sudo apt install open-vm-toolsHow to install Ubuntu 16.04 in VMware Workstation
Step 01: Create a New Virtual Machine
Step 02: Select Hardware Compatibility
Step 03: Use or select Ubuntu 16.04 Image to install
Step 04: Configure Virtual Machine Name and file Location
Step 05: Configure Virtual processor for new virtual machine
Step 06: Setup Virtual RAM memory for new virtual machine
Step 07: Setup Virtual Machine Network
Step 08: Configure Virtual storage disk for new virtual machine
Step 09: Now power on of the virtual machine after finish the VMware setup
Step 10: Get the Ubuntu setup screen on display
follow the given instruction on screen and it will install in 10 min.