VMware Workstation 10, CentOS 6.6, Basic Server with Desktop (Gnome), CertMonger [OK]

After the installation of CentOS 6.6 using the options of Basic Server and Desktop, booting (appears to) halt after Certmonger. This is due to missing X Window System components which can be corrected at install by selecting component "X Windows System."

If you fail to install the X Windows System component during installation, execute the following as root then reboot.

# yum groupinstall "X Window System"

Done!