If the services fail to start, a kernel mismatch may require signing the vmmon and vmnet modules, which is common on Linux systems utilizing . Troubleshooting Modern Linux Kernel Compatibility

: This is one of the first major versions released after Broadcom's acquisition of VMware. It transitioned the software from a paid model to a free-for-all model, effectively merging the "Player" and "Pro" features into one powerful, accessible tool.