Installing New VMware Workbench Software Packages

You can add VMware Workbench software packages and certification tests or update existing packages using the Install dialog. You can reach the Install dialog two ways: Help > Install New Software, or click Install in the Dashboard Development panel under SDKS, after you have logged in/

Software packages can be installed from a site you already entered using the Available Software Sites mechanism, from the network update site, or from a local directory (by downloading the ZIP packages to a local directory first).

Important Before you install any software packages, proxy settings must be configured. Failure to configure proxy settings can result in the installation stalling. You were offered the opportunity to set proxies when you installed the base VMware Workbench appliance. If you have not already configured the proxy settings, see Fixing Proxy Issues.

Install software packages from the list of available software sites

1	From the Install wizard, make a selection from the Work with drop-down menu.

2	Select the check box next to the package name, and click Next.

The system calculates the requirements and dependencies for the packages you have selected.

Note The Contact all update sites during install to find required software check box is not automatically selected in the Install wizard here, unlike when installing plug-ins from the Dashboard. In addition, non-VMware Update Sites are not disabled here as they are when installing from the Dashboard.

(Optional) You can expand VMware Workbench <package name> in the Name field to see the list of components included in the download. While you can choose to exclude some or all of the components by deselecting them, this step is not necessary because the installation software prevents you from installing duplicate or unnecessary components.

3	Review the Install Details and click Next.

4	Review the license notice and select I accept the terms of the license agreement, and click Finish. The installation proceeds. This step can take several minutes to complete. You cannot install the software without agreeing to the license terms.

5	When the installation is complete, a dialog box advises you to restart Eclipse for the changes to take effect and asks you if you want to restart now.

If you have other packages to install, click Not Now.

If you want to apply the changes without restarting Eclipse, click Apply Changes Now.

This is only applicable for some add-ons. If it does not apply to your add-on, then it functions the same as clicking Not Now.

If you are finished installing software packages, click Restart Now to restart Eclipse.

Install software packages from the network update site

1	Open a Web browser and go to the VMware download site for your development kit and certification tests.

2	Copy the URL for the software package to download.

3	From the Install dialog box, click Add.

4	The first time you install the software package, paste the URL into the Location text box.

VMware Workbench <package name> shows in the text box.

If you are reinstalling the package (for an update of the software), select the update site from the list in the Location drop-down menu.

5	Select the check box next to the package name, and click Next.

The system calculates the requirements and dependencies for the packages you have selected.

You can expand VMware Workbench <package name> in the Name field to see the list of components included in the download. While you can choose to exclude some or all of the components by deselecting them, this step is not necessary because the installation software prevents you from installing duplicate or unnecessary components.

6	Review the Install Details and click Next.

7	Review the license notice and select I accept the terms of the license agreement, and click Finish. The installation proceeds. This step can take several minutes to complete. You cannot install the software without agreeing to the license terms.

8	When the installation is complete, a dialog box advises you to restart Eclipse for the changes to take effect and asks you if you want to restart now.

If you have other packages to install, click Not Now.

If you want to apply the changes without restarting Eclipse, click Apply Changes Now. This is only applicable for some add-ons. If it does not apply to your add-on, then it functions the same as clicking Not Now.

If you are finished installing software packages, click Restart Now to restart Eclipse.

Install software packages from a local folder

1	In the Dashboard, you can choose to download a package to a local folder. Alternately, you can open a browser in your virtual machine and go to the VMware download site.

2	Download the ZIP file containing the entire package of software. For example, download the following file:

UpdateSite-<package name>-com.vmware.vide-<version number>.zip

3	Unzip the file to /root/update.

4	In VMware Workbench, select Help > Install New Software.

5	Click Add to open the Add Repository dialog box.

6	Type the local file path in the Location field and click OK.

file:/root/update/

7	Click Local to open the file dialog box.

8	Choose /root/update and click OK.

9	Click OK to close the Add Repository dialog box.

10	In the Install dialog box, click VMware Workbench to view the list of available packages.

11	Select the check box next to the package name, and click Next.

The system calculates the requirements and dependencies for the packages you have selected.

You can expand VMware Workbench <package name> in the Name field to see the list of components included in the download. While you can choose to exclude some or all of the components by deselecting them, this step is not necessary because the installation software prevents you from installing duplicate or unnecessary components.

12	Review the install Install Details and click Next.

13	Review the license notice and select I accept the terms of the license agreement, and click Finish. The installation proceeds. This step can take several minutes to complete. You cannot install the software without agreeing to the license terms.

14	When the installation is complete, a dialog box advises you to restart Eclipse for the changes to take effect and asks you if you want to restart now.

If you have other packages to install, click Not Now.

If you want to apply the changes without restarting Eclipse, click Apply Changes Now. This is only applicable for some add-ons. If it does not apply to your add-on, then it functions the same as clicking Not Now.

If you are finished installing software packages, click Restart Now to restart Eclipse.