How Do I Add a Hard Drive to Vmware Linux?
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How do I add an external hard drive to VMware?

Plug the external USB hard drive into the USB port of your physical machine. Launch VMware Workstation. Start your virtual machine. Click VM > Removable device > external_hard_drive_name, then click Connect.

How do I add storage to Linux virtual machine?

Extending partitions on Linux VMware virtual machines

  1. Shutdown the VM.
  2. Right click the VM and select Edit Settings.
  3. Select the hard disk you would like to extend.
  4. On the right side, make the provisioned size as large as you need it.
  5. Click OK.
  6. Power on the VM.
Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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