What is VMware Workstation Pro used for?

VMware Workstation Pro is primarily designed to create and manage multiple simultaneous Virtual Machines and can support large VMs using 16 virtual CPUs (vCPUs) and 64 GB of RAM -- a significant allocation of resources for any desktop-type computer.

VMware Workstation Pro is a 64-bit hosted hypervisor intended to implement virtualization on Microsoft Windows and Linux endpoint computers, such as desktop systems.

For example, if you have a computer that runs on the Linux operating system and you want to run a program that only works on Windows, then you need to install  VMware Workstation Pro. So inside Linux, you run Windows.

Windows OS running inside Linux OS

Awesome, now you have like two different machines! You can switch between them, share files and connect them over the network, creating a local area network.

Another example, you have a computer that runs on Windows OS and you want to create a web server on Linux, for this, you need another computer, but with the VMware Workstation Pro you simply can create a virtual machine, and install the necessary Linux distribution server on it. That's it.

Also, a virtual machine will help you test various programs and even run and study viruses without infecting the main system.

You simply return the virtual machine to its initial state and that's it, you again have a new operating system.

The latest Version Of VMware Workstation Pro

VMware Workstation Pro 17.0.0 Build 20800274 (x64)

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. Workstation Pro Delivers a Data Center in Your Laptop.

Sphere Connectivity
Use Workstation Pro to connect to vSphere, ESXi or other Workstation Pro servers. Drive remote Linux or Windows VMs (and others), command power operations, or transfer VMs to and from vSphere environments. A common VMware hypervisor enables simple portability.

Clones for Rapid Duplication
Save time and effort and ensure an exact duplicate when repeatedly creating the same VM setup. Use “Linked Clones” to quickly duplicate a VM while significantly reducing physical disk space. Use “Full Clones” to create fully isolated duplicates that can be shared with others.

Helpful Snapshots
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 the need to install multiple operating systems.

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. New in Workstation is Network Simulation for introducing packet loss, latency and bandwidth restrictions.

High-Performance 3D Graphics
VMware Workstation Pro supports DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.3, to deliver a fluid and responsive experience when running 3D applications. You can run the most highly demanding 3D apps like AutoCAD or SOLIDWORKS with near-native performance in a Windows VM.

High Resolution Display Support
Workstation Pro is 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.

Cross Compatibility
Create Linux or Windows VMs that can run across the VMware product portfolio or create restricted VMs for use in Horizon FLEX. We even support the open standard so you can create and play VMs from other vendors.

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