Because the file is a .tgz , you have two possible installation methods depending on its contents.

This command will extract the contents of the archive to the current directory.

This document describes the steps to download and install . This bundle is intended for [ insert purpose: e.g., updating network drivers, firmware, or a specific VIB on ESXi hosts ].

This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to install a VMware Bundle, specifically version 171R1.8tgz. The VMware Bundle is a package that contains a set of VMware tools and modules that can be installed on a Linux system to enable advanced features and improve performance.