Installing and Configuring a Virtualized Environment with VMware on Mac 'Mojave VMWare Image'

Introduction

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In recent years, the popularity of virtualization has continued to grow among both personal users and professional organizations. The ability to run multiple operating systems simultaneously within one physical machine without the need for separate hardware or software installations makes it an attractive solution for various needs.

One popular choice in this area is VMware, a powerful virtualization platform developed by leading technology firm EMC (now part of Dell). In this article, we will walk you through step-by-step instructions on how to install and configure your very own Virtual Machine (VM) running macOS Mojave using an official VMware image. This comprehensive guide covers everything from downloading the necessary files all the way up to booting into a fully functional virtualized environment.

Prerequisites

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Before diving headfirst, make sure you meet these minimum system requirements:

- Apple Macintosh computer with Intel Core i5 or higher processor (or equivalent)

- 16 GB of RAM (32GB recommended for optimal performance)

- At least 120 GB free disk space available on your startup drive

- macOS High Sierra or later installed as host operating system

Step-by-Step Installation Guide:

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### Step 1: Downloading the VMware Player Trial Version

First, head over to 'VMware.com'(https://www.vmware.com/) and download the trial version of either VMware Fusion (for Mac) or VMware Workstation Player (free for personal use). For this guide, we will be using VMware Fusion.

### Step 2: Downloading the macOS Mojave Image

Next up is downloading an official copy of macOS High Sierra from Apple's 'macdownload'(https://support.apple.com/macOS/downloads/).

Once downloaded, extract the `.ova` file to a safe location on your Mac. We recommend creating a dedicated folder specifically for storing virtual machine images.

### Step 3: Installing VMware Fusion and Configuring

Double-click on the `VMwareFusionX.x.dmg` installer package you just downloaded from step 1. Follow through with the installation wizard's prompts until it completes successfully.

After restarting your Mac, launch VMWare Fusion by double-clicking its icon in Applications > Utilities (or search for 'VMware' via Spotlight).

### Step 4: Creating a New Virtual Machine

From within VMware Fusion:

* Click on File > New...

* Select `Apple macOS 10.14` as the operating system and click Next

* Choose an appropriate name, location, and processor configuration for your virtual machine (we recommend at least two cores and 8GB of RAM). Click Finish

### Step 5: Importing the macOS Mojave Image

Within the newly created VM:

1. Go to Virtual Machine > Settings...

2. Navigate to the Hardware tab

3. Underneath `Hard Disk`, click on the plus sign (+) icon and select 'hard disk'

4. Browse for your extracted `.ova` file from step 2, then press Finish

### Step 6: Configuring Networking & Sound Devices (Optional)

If you plan to run applications that rely heavily on internet connectivity or require access to host machine's audio hardware:

1. Go back into Virtual Machine > Settings

2. Under `Hardware`, select the first dropdown menu under 'Network Adapter' and choose either Bridged or NAT depending on your specific needs.

3. For sound, navigate to Sound, then checkmark both boxes next to 'Use Mac as primary speaker' & 'Use high-resolution (HD) audio'

### Step 7: Booting Up Your Virtualized Environment

You're almost there! With all the necessary configurations in place:

1. Click on your newly created virtual machine's icon within VMware Fusion

2. Select `Power On` from the drop-down menu or press Command + Option + Shift + Spacebar (or Fn+Space depending on your keyboard layout)

After a brief moment, you should see the macOS Mojave boot screen appear in front of you!

Congratulations! You've successfully installed and configured a fully functional virtualized environment running macOS Mojaverunning within VMware Fusion on your Mac. From here, feel free to experiment with various applications, test compatibility issues or simply enjoy having multiple operating systems at your fingertips whenever needed.

Troubleshooting Tips

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If during the installation process you encounter any errors or issues:

* Ensure that both your host machine's hardware and software meet minimum system requirements specified earlier.

* Try reinstalling VMware Fusion from scratch if problems persist after verifying compatibility.

* For more advanced users, check Apple's official 'support pages'(https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201410) for troubleshooting tips specific to running macOS on virtualization platforms.

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In conclusion, we hope this comprehensive guide has provided you with everything necessary to get started with creating and managing your own Virtual Machine (VM) environment using VMware Fusion on Mac. Whether you're a student looking to experiment with different operating systems without compromising your primary machine's performance or simply want the flexibility of running multiple instances of macOS Mojave side-by-side, this powerful virtualization solution has got you covered.

Happy virtualizing!

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