Vmware file access

I found vmware very helpful to run and test linux distros.But i need to know how to access folders that are outside the vmware defined partition, form within the vmware.pls help..

 

You mean file sharing?

Try these:
http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/linux_commands.html
http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/install_pclinuxos.html < -- pages 4 & 5
http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/sharing_folders_win_lin.html

Mrk

 

i am unable to find the shared folders between the host and guest os.help me how to find shared folder in suse linux.I am using vmware workstation

 

I have never used the shared folders in vmware ... so I can't tell you exactly how to do it. But why not use a network protocol?

Or connect to your Windows host:

Alt + F2

smb://ip-address-of-your-windows-host

On the Windows host, make sure the firewall allows inbound traffic for vmware IPs, make sure a folder is set to share and you'll be able to see it and use.

See on this page:
http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/opensuse-11-5.html

Under samba sharing, you can see the Windows share open, no special configurations. Just the way I've written above.

Mrk

 

I am getting a message " Connection timeout". Is there any solution to this?I am new to linux.

 

u can add physical drives onto vmware and mount it on your guest linux.
but i wouldn't use the partition while vmware is using it, because u will get missing files and stuff...

or u can share the folder and use it over the network.

on guest windows, i access the shared folders by "\\.host\Shared Folders\" (w/o the quotes) don't know about linux, but you can try it if you have samba installed.

 

I have used the commands for windows b4 and it worked, my problem is for sharing folders with guest linux.

 

On a linux guest you will find the shared folders under the /mnt directory.

Panagiotis

 

Make sure you install vmtools. Then check and see if the sharing module is running : lsmod | grep vmhgfs