1.
Boot any linux-dvd room with ”similiar" architecture (i386 or
x86_64)
2.
press F5 or type-in linux rescue
3.
pres enter...enter
4.
# chroot /mnt/sysimage
5.
# cd /boot and then # ls -al
6.
# mv initrd-2.6.18-238.el5PAE.img
initrd-2.6.18-238.el5PAE.img.BACKUP
7.
# mkinitrd /boot/initrd-2.6.18-238.el5PAE.img 2.6.18-238.el5PAE
8.
# grub-install /dev/sda
9.
disconnect linux-dvd
10.
exit
11.
exit
12.
Success booting but X-windows error......select OK an then select No
13.
login with Normal Terminal root/P@ssw0rd
14.
Install vmware tools (VM > Guest > Install/Upgrade Vmware Tools)
15.
see w/ #dmesg (location drive ex. /dev/sdc)
16.
# mount /dev/sdc /mnt
17.
# cd /mnt/VMware...tab
18.
# cp VMware...tar.gz /tmp
19.
#cd /tmp
20.
# gunzip VMware....tab
21
# tar -xvf VMware..tar
22.
# cd vmware-..tab
23.
# ./vminstall-..tab
24.
all instruction press ENTER...ENTER (for default)
25.
...choose resolution 11 (800x600)
26.
reboot
27.
wow...success w/x-windows GUI
28.
shutdown and change MAC-Address on vmware edit setting. (match the physical
server)
