VMware Workstation
for Windows
Windows Virtualization for Everyone
VMware Workstation Pro and
VMware Workstation Player
are the industry standard for
running multiple operating
systems as virtual machines
on a single PC.
Freeing You to Innovate
in Your Own Space
This is VMware Fusion
At VMware, we refused to choose. We weren’t
satisfied with running only Windows applications
on our PCs, and we wanted more than just
rebooting between operating systems. We
needed to be more productive, we needed to be
more agile, and we needed to do it all more
securely than ever before. To achieve this, we
built what is now the most widely used enterprise
hypervisor in the world, giving us all more control
over our PCs than ever before.
Very easy to spin up small lab
environments.
Sjaak Bakker, Consultant, ITQ
Powerful Desktop Virtualization
Workstation products allows users to run multiple operating systems including Linux, Windows
and more, as virtual machines on a single PC. Users can replicate server, desktop and tablet
environments on a virtual machine, to run applications simultaneously across operating
systems without rebooting.
Companion to vSphere
IT pros use Workstation products to securely
connect with vSphere, ESXi or other Workstation
servers to manage virtual machines and physical
hosts. A common hypervisor platform maximizes
agility and productivity by enabling easy transfer
of virtual machines to and from your local PC.
Dev and Test Capabilities for Any Platform
Build the next big thing. Workstation products make it easy to test almost any operating
system and application, all from a local PC. Build apps for Windows 10, test compatibility with
any browser, or deploy Android-x86 to check mobile behavior without needing a mobile device.
Locally Controlled Corporate Desktops
Isolate corporate desktops from BYO devices
by disabling copy-and-paste, drag-and-drop,
shared folders and access to USB devices.
Run restricted virtual machines that are
encrypted and password-protected, ensuring
that only authorized users can interact with
corporate date.
Secure and Isolated Environments
Run a secure second desktop with different privacy settings, tools and networking
configurations, or use forensic tools to investigate operating system vulnerabilities.
The best product ever.
Florian Hüppeler, IT Manager, Diplom-Wirtschaftsinformatiker
Built For You
IT Pros
• Data center design and test
• Data center management
• Network design and test
Developers
• Multi-operating system development
• Multi-operating system test
• DevOps \ Agile development workflows
Businesses
• Corporate desktops
• Legacy applications
Engineered Like No Other
Built for Microsoft Windows 10 and More
One of the best ways to evaluate and test
Windows 10 with your existing Windows PC.
The simple but highly configurable virtual
machine installation assistant makes it easy to
install Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016
in a virtual machine from a disk or ISO image.
Connect to vSphere
Use Workstation to connect to vSphere,
ESXi or Workstation Pro servers. Drive
remote VMs, command power
operations or transfer virtual machines
to and from vSphere environments.
Clones for Rapid Duplication
Save time and effort when creating the
same virtual machine setup repeatedly. Use
“Linked Clones” to quickly duplicate a VM
while significantly reducing physical disk
space. You can also use “Full Clones” to
create fully isolated duplicates that can be
shared with others.
Helpful Snapshots
Use Snapshots to create a rollback point
to revert to on the fly, which is perfect for
testing unknown software or creating
customer demos. Multiple snapshots
make it easy to test a variety of different
scenarios without needing to install
multiple operating systems.
Powerful Networking
Create complex IPv4 or IPv6 virtual
networks for virtual machines, or integrate
with third-party software to design full data
center topologies using real-world routing
software and tools.
High-Performance 3D Graphics
VMware Workstation products now
support DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.3,
delivering a more fluid and responsive
experience when running 3D applications.
Workstation can run the most highly
demanding 3D applications like AutoCAD
or SOLIDWORKS with near-native
performance in a virtual machine.
Monster Virtual Machines
Create massive virtual machines with up to
16 vCPUs, 8 TB virtual disks, and 64 GB of
memory to run the most demanding desktop
and server applications in a virtualized
environment. Give graphics-intensive
applications an additional boost by
allocating up to 2GB of video memory to a
virtual machine.
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High Resolution Display Support
Workstation is optimized to support
high-resolution 4K UHD (3840 X 2160)
displays for desktops and QHD+
(3200x1800) displays used in laptops and
x86 tablets. Workstation also supports
multiple monitors with different DPI settings,
such as a new 4K UHD display along with an
existing 1080P HD display.
Restricted Access to Virtual Machines
Protect corporate content by restricting
access to Workstation virtual machine
settings like drag-and-drop, copy-and-paste,
and connections to USB devices. Virtual
machines can be encrypted and
password-protected to ensure only
authorized users have access.
Cross Compatibility
Workstation allows you to create virtual
machines that can run across the VMware
product portfolio or create restricted virtual
machines for use in Horizon FLEX. We
even support the open standard so you
can create and play virtual machines from
other vendors.
Shared Virtual Machines
Quickly share and test applications in a
simulated production environment. Run
VMware Workstation as a server to share a
repository of pre-loaded virtual machines in
every desired configuration with your
teammates, department or organization.
Fantastic for testing apps and is very
user-friendly easy to setup.
Kevin Smith, System Administrator, UMass Lowell
Uniquely VMware
Built on over 15 years of virtualization excellence,
millions of satisfied customers, and winner of more
than 50 industry awards, VMware aims to provide the
most stable and secure desktop virtualization platform
in the industry.
Thousands of IT professionals, developers and
businesses use Workstation Pro and Workstation
Player to be more agile, more productive and more
secure every day.
Windows users try Workstation Pro for free
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Quotes from TechValidate survey of customers completed in July 2016