Step by Step Installation and Configuration of GNS3 on VMware Workstation Pro 16

Installation and configuration of GNS3, Version 2.2.34, on VMware Workstation Pro
Overview
GNS3 is a graphical network simulator used by network professionals and students to design, configure, test and troubleshoot virtual and real networks. It allows you to run Windows, Linux, Docker, Cisco and other, Network and Desktop Operating Systems on a laptop depending with your hardware's capability.
GNS3 software components:1. GNS3-all-in-one software 2. GNS3 Virtual Machine appliance.
When you configure GNS3 you have the option to install it on the Local host, on a local virtualization software , or remotely using VMware ESXI.
The GNS3-all-in-one software - installs the GNS3 Local server(GUI), tools and other supporting applications on the host computer.The GNS3 Virtual Machine Appliance - is installed on a virtualization software.
Important:Understand the sequence on how GNS3 operates on a network.
When you run the Local GNS3 server(GUI), at a certain point, it will automatically power up the GNS3 Virtual Machine Appliance therefore it is important that your local host and GNS3 VM appliance are in the same network for them to communicate.
For ease of installation and configuration, your network should be configured with DNS and DHCP Servers, and GNS3 VM's Network card, set as bridged on VMware Workstation Pro.
My Environment:Laptop Dell Precession - 32GB, 4 Core, 2TB SSD Drive.Desktop Operating System - Windows 10Virtualization Software - VMware Workstation Pro 16Windows 2019 - Domain Controller, DNS and DHCP server
With our environment we will install GNS3 Local server, tools and supporting applications on Windows 10 and GNS3 Virtual Machine appliance on VMware Workstation Pro.

Download Both GNS3-all-in-one software and GNS3 VM and pay attention to the sequence of installation
Run GNS3-all-in-one software to install the GNS3 Local server(GUI), tools and supporting applications on the host computer as shown.
At the VMWare Workstation pro, before importing GNS3 Appliance, power up the Win2019s1, our Domain Controller, DNS, DHCP server.
To install GNS3 VM, Import GNS3 VM appliance and configure memory and Network Cards, as shown
You may need to adjust the size of memory as you add more virtual machines later on.
Network cards should be set to bridge.Run the Graphical User Interface and it will automatically run GNS3 VM as shown
Verify the GNS3 VM settings as shown
On the right of the screen, Servers Summary, both led should be green.
On Preferences, GNS3 VM page,take note on VM Name, Port, and Ram. They should be the same with your GNS3 VM appliance