====== Ubuntu - Virtual Machine - Install open-vm-tools (Open Virtual Machine Tools) ======

The Open Virtual Machine Tools (open-vm-tools) are the open source implementation of VMware Tools.

They are a set of guest operating system virtualization components that enhance performance and user experience of virtual machines.

When running a virtual server on a VMware virtualization host you should install either open-vm-tools or VMware tools.

VMware recommends using open-vm-tools instead of VMware tools as outlined in this [[https://kb.vmware.com/s/article/2073803|article]].

The benefits of using open-vm-tools include improved stability as the package is optimized for each distribution, automatic updates smaller footprint.

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===== Install the open-vm-tools package =====

<code bash>
sudo apt install open-vm-tools
</code>

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===== Reboot the machine =====

<code bash>
sudo reboot
</code>