VMware Workstation is a desktop virtualization solution that provides power users, system administrators and developers with the necessary capabilities to run and test multiple operating systems on the same computer.
To put it more simple, VMware Workstation enables you to run multiple virtual machines on your PC, allowing for extensive testing and development of complex networked server-class applications. Through its robust and powerful engine, it makes it easier for developers to introduce virtual infrastructure to a company and increase productivity.
The installation process is very simple, and it requires you to either choose typical or custom (recommended for advanced users). The program’s interface has a simple, yet organized look, featuring a Home panel that includes shortcuts to the most important utilities it brings along.
With VMware you can basically perform actions between virtual machines, such as cut, copy and paste text, images or email attachments (especially useful in Unity mode), while the drag and drop feature is available to move files, text or images between virtual machines (e.g. file managers, zip file managers).
Other features include taking a snapshot to maintain virtual machine states, changing workstation preference settings, installing and updating various tools, configuring virtual machine option/hardware settings, using a virtual network editor, using removable devices and printers, setting up shared folders, and running the support script.
You can bridge to existing host network adapters, CDs or DVDs, hard disk drives and USB devices. Plus, you can test live CDs without first recording them on discs or restarting the computer system.
VMware Workstation is a fast and practical tool that you should experiment with in case you need a virtualization tool. Workload significantly decreases, thanks to this innovative software.
Limitations:
· 30-day trial
What's New in This Release:
Take Windows 8.1 to the Next Level:
· Unity mode has been enhanced to seamlessly work with Windows 8.1 UI changes. Workstation 10 can now convert a Windows 8.1 physical PC to a virtual machine.
State of the Art Performance:
· Support for 16 vCPUs, 8 TB SATA disks and 64GB of RAM
· New Virtual SATA disk controller
· Now supporting 20 virtual networks
· USB3 streams support for faster file copying
· Improved application and Windows VM startup times
· SSD Pass through
More Control:
· Create restricted virtual machines that can expire at a predefined date and time. When powered on, the virtual machine will query the server at specified time intervals, storing the current system time in the restricted VM's policy file as the last trusted timestamp.
A Tablet in Your Virtual Machine:
· Industry first to provide virtual tablet sensors that enable virtual machines to take advantage of the accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, and even the ambient light sensor when running on a tablet.
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