Build and Test for any platform with VMware Workstation VMware Workstation Pro is the industry standard for running multiple operating systems as virtual machines VMs on a single Linux or Windows PC. IT professionals, developers and businesses who build, test or demo software for any device, platform or cloud rely on Workstation Pro. Run Multiple OSs on a Single PC VMware Workstation Pro allows you to run multiple operating systems at once on the same Windows or Linux PC. Create real Linux and Windows VMs and other desktop, server, and tablet environments, complete with configurable virtual networking and network condition simulation, for use in code development, solution architecting, application testing, product demonstrations and more. Secure and Isolate Environments Run a secure second desktop with different privacy settings, tools and networking configurations, or use forensic tools to investigate OS vulnerabilities. Workstation provides one of the most secure hypervisors in the industry and delivers powerful features for IT security professionals. A shared hypervisor delivers environment fidelity like no other, ensuring that apps can easily move between desktop, data center and cloud. Workstation brings insight into remote clusters, data centers and virtual machines, as well as allow users to quickly deploy ESXi and the vCenter Server Appliance as VMs in a local lab on a single PC. Clones for Rapid Duplication Save time and effort and ensure an exact duplicate when repeatedly creating the same VM setup. Monster Virtual Machines Create massive VMs 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 apps an additional boost by allocating up to 3GB of available host video memory to a VM. High Resolution Display Support Workstation Pro has been newly optimized to support high-resolution 4K UHD 3840x2160 displays for desktops and QHD+ 3200x1800 displays used in laptops and x86 tablets. It also supports multiple monitors with different DPI settings, such as a new 4K UHD display along with an existing 1080p HD display. New REST API for VM Automation Use locally as a workflow enhancement, or remotely to command an offsite private server, the all new REST API leverages the same API framework introduced in VMware Fusion. Provides over 20 controls for operations such as Host and Guest Virtual Networking, VM Power, and shared folder management for programmatic mounting of source code directories from the host. Powerful Virtual Networking Create complex IPv4 or IPv6 virtual networks for VMs, or integrate with third-party software to design full data center topologies using real-world routing software and tools. Test app resiliency Virtual Network Simulation by introducing packet loss, latency and bandwidth restrictions. USE CASES Windows Virtualization Done Right Workstation Pro delivers a desktop virtualization solution designed for every kind of user. IT pros get a high-powered productivity tool. Developers get an expansive engineering environment. Business leaders can enable BYO initiatives. Students and home users get the best of all worlds. VMware Workstation Pro works by creating fully isolated, secure virtual machines that encapsulate an operating system and its applications. VMware Workstation Pro installs onto the host operating system and provides broad hardware support by inheriting device support from the host. What types of applications can I run in a virtual machine? Any application that will run on a standard PC will run inside a virtual machine on VMware Workstation Pro. This allows you to run any application that runs on the supported guest operating systems, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Apache Web Server, Microsoft Visual Studio, Kernel debuggers, Firewalls, VPN software and much more. What kind of hardware do I need to run VMware Workstation Pro? VMware Workstation Pro runs on most standard x86-based hardware with 64-bit Intel and AMD processors and on 64-bit Windows or Linux host operating systems. Additional hard disk space required for each virtual machine. Please refer to vendors recommended disk space for specific guest operating systems. Does Workstation 15 Pro support 32-bit operating systems? Workstation 15 Pro requires a 64-bit operating system on the host PC. You can still run your favorite 32-bit Windows and Linux guest operating systems inside a virtual machine on Workstation 15 Pro. If you plan to run 64-bit virtual machines with VMware Workstation Pro, please refer to the Knowledge Base article on. Can I convert my trial license to a permanent license? After the evaluation period has expired, you will be prompted to enter a license key. If you have purchased the product you will have received a new license key. To take advantage of complimentary email support for up to 30 days, your license key must be registered. If you purchased the product from the VMware Online store, your license key is automatically registered. If you purchased from a reseller, you need to manually register your license key in My VMware. Please consult this for detailed instructions on license key registration. How do I purchase Workstation 15 Pro upgrades? VMware Workstation 15 Pro upgrades are available for purchase on the or through VMware resellers. IMPORTANT: When you install a new version of Workstation, the previous version will be uninstalled from your system. Therefore, we recommend that you proceed with the upgrade only if you have a new license key. Your existing virtual machines will not be affected. When does complimentary support start? Complimentary support starts when your VMware Workstation Pro license is registered. Registration takes place automatically if you purchase your product from the VMware Online store. If you purchased from a reseller, you need to register your license in My VMware. Please consult this for detailed instructions on license key registration.
