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VMware Workstation

Desktop virtualisation software for running Windows, Linux and BSD virtual machines on a PC

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About VMware Workstation

VMware Workstation is desktop virtualisation software. Its Pro edition lets one computer host guest systems such as Windows, Linux and BSD, running next to the main operating system.

What VMware Workstation offers

  • Virtual machines on the desktop — several guest operating systems running at once on one PC.
  • Build and test environments — developers can try software across different platforms and devices.
  • Demos — reproducible setups for showing software to customers.
  • Cloud connection — work with virtual machines across devices, platforms and clouds.

Who it works with

IT professionals, developers and businesses that need to run test or demonstration systems without extra hardware. The product sits within the wider VMware portfolio of multi-cloud, application modernisation and secure access offerings.

Key facts

  • Host systems: Windows or Linux desktops.
  • Guest systems: Windows, Linux and BSD.
  • Edition mentioned: Workstation Pro.

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