VMware Workstation
for Linux
Linux Virtualization for Everyone
In 1999 an entire industry was born,
and it all began with what has grown
up into VMware Workstation Pro and
Workstation Player. VMware
Workstation for Linux products are the
de-facto industry standard for running
multiple operating systems as virtual
machines on a single Linux PC.
Freeing You to Innovate
in Your Own Space
This is VMware Workstation
At VMware, we refused to choose. We weren’t
satisfied with running only native 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 Linux
boxes than ever before.
Great tool for testing and development.
Don Kibbey, IT Administrator, Fennegan, Henderson,
Farabow, Garret & Dunner
Mature Desktop Virtualization
Workstation products are the most mature and stable solution for local desktop virtualization.
Safely and easily run multiple operating systems. Evaluate new distros, check out Windows 10,
test software applications, or validate patches and reference architectures all in an isolated and
safe environment.
Develop and Test for any Platform
Build the next big thing with Workstation. VMware makes it easy to test almost any
operating system and application all from your local PC. Build apps for Windows 10 right
from Linux, test the compatibility of any browser with your app, or deploy Android-x86 to
check out your app without needing a mobile phone.
Companion to vSphere
IT Pros use Workstation every day to securely
connect with vSphere, ESXi or other
Workstation servers to launch and control
virtual machines and manage physical hosts.
With a common hypervisor platform, it’s trivial
to transfer virtual machines to and from your
local PC for maximum agility and productivity.
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.
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
Wonderful product, worth every penny!
Sjaak Bakker, Consultant, ITQ
Engineered Like No Other
Easily Bring Windows to Linux
With the powerful and secure hypervisor
underneath VMware Workstation for Linux,
novice and seasoned Linux users can run
nearly any Windows application without
having to compromise their desktop of choice.
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.
Native Linux UI and Open Source Components
As a long standing member of the Linux
Foundation, VMware builds using Open
Source technology and contributes back to
the community with both technology and
sponsorship. VMware Workstation for Linux
uses the full native GTK UI library to render
easily across most Linux distros.
Clones for Rapid Duplication
Save time and effort when creating the
same virtual machine setup over and over.
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 back to on the fly perfect for testing unknown software or
creating customer demos. With multiple
snapshots it’s 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 3rd party software to design full data
center topologies using real-world routing
software and tools.
Powerful 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.
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.
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.
High Resolution Display Support
Workstation has been optimized to support
high resolution 4K UHD (3840 X 2160)
displays for Desktops and QHD+ (3200x1800)
displays used in laptops and x86 tablets
providing you with a crisp and detailed
experience. Workstation also supports multiple
monitors with different DPI settings so you can
run your brand new 4K UHD display along with
your existing 1080P HD display.
Cross Compatibility
With Workstation you can create virtual
machines that can run across the VMware
product portfolio. We even support the open
standard so you can create and play virtual
machines from other vendors.
Shared Virtual Machines
Running VMware Workstation Pro as a server
to share a repository of pre-loaded virtual
machines in every desired configuration with
your teammates, department or organization is
the quickest way to share and test applications
in a simulated production environment.
I tried multiple competitors – VMware
worked the best.
Scott Malcolm, Executive, President
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.
Linux users try Workstation Pro for free
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Quotes from TechValidate survey of customers completed in July 2016