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vm mount install failures issues with VM tool Guardium Version 11

Troubleshooting


Problem

Not able to access the ISO images Linux directory

Symptom

Error:
Function install_vmware_tools
Mount: special device /dev/cdrom does not exist
Mount: failed, please select the guest for install vmware tools via the vmware client

Document Location

Worldwide

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Document Information

Modified date:
22 December 2022

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ibm16843973