"You mean download it from MyVMware?" Mike asked.
Every major OS family has a dedicated ISO tailored to its architecture. vmware tools iso
Some Linux distributions may use different device names, such as /dev/sr0 rather than /dev/cdrom . "You mean download it from MyVMware
VMware is gradually moving away from the ISO model. For Linux, open-vm-tools is now the standard. For Windows, VMware now distributes an offline MSI bundle separate from the ISO. However, for legacy systems, air-gapped environments, and automation scripts, the remains a critical tool in every administrator’s library. VMware is gradually moving away from the ISO model
What are you using? (e.g., ESXi, VMware Workstation, Fusion)
sudo zypper install open-vm-tools
Furthermore, ISO images for a few end-of-life guest operating systems are now "frozen". This means they are no longer updated and are provided as-is for legacy support. Always check the Broadcom Compatibility Guide to ensure your guest OS and the VMware Tools version you plan to use are officially compatible.