| Developer: | VMware (USA) |
| License: | Trial 30 days |
| Version: | 16.1.2 / 15.5.7 / 14.1.8 |
| Updated: | 2021-05-18 |
| System: | Windows 64-bit / Linux 64-bit |
| Interface: | English |
| Rating: |  |
| Your rating: | 5.0-star rating |
| Category: | Virtual machines and emulators |
| Size: | 621 MB (Windows) / 503 MB (Linux) |
Table of Contents
About VMware Workstation Pro
VMware Workstation Pro is a virtualization platform for Windows and Linux desktops designed for professionals who use virtual machines in their work.
What’s new in VMware Workstation Pro
New in version 16.1.2 (18.05.2021):
- This release contains security updates and updates from VMware Tools to version 11.2.6.
New in version 16.1.0 (20.11.2020):
- Added support for Windows 10 20H2
- Added support for Ubuntu 20.10
- Added support for Fedora 33
- Added support for RHEL 8.3
- Updated to support KIND v0.9.0
vctl kind - Included
docker-machine-driver-vmware - Performance improvements, bug fixes, and security updates
- Release notes (English, official site)
What’s New in VMware Workstation Pro 16
- VMware Workstation 16 and Fusion 12 Release: New Features and Improvements
New in version 16.0.0 (15.09.2020):
- Support for Kubernetes containers and clusters.
- Support for new guest operating systems: RHEL 8.2, Debian 10.5, Fedora 32, CentOS 8.2, SLE 15 SP2 GA, FreeBSD 11.4 and ESXi 7.0.
- DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.1 guest support.
- Vulkan support for Linux Workstation.
- Isolated graphics.
- Support USB 3.1 controller.
- Supports up to 32 virtual processors, up to 128 GB of virtual memory and up to 8 GB of video memory.
- Support for dark mode in Windows 10 (version 1809 or higher).
- vSphere 7.0 support.
- Performance improvements.
- Improved accessibility support
- Release notes (English, official site)
What’s New in VMware Workstation Pro 15
New in version 15.5.7 (20.11.2020):
New in version 15.5.5 (29.05.2020):
- Virtualization-Based Security (VBS) Secure Virtualization Support for Windows 10 Hosts
- Support for new guest operating systems: Windows 10 (version 2004), Ubuntu 20.04 and Fedora 32
- Bug fixes and security updates (English, official site)
What’s New in Version 15.0.0
This is one of the largest releases, including new features and numerous improvements for developers and system administrators.
Key changes include the addition of support for 4K and HiDPI monitors, a brand new REST API, DirectX 10.1, and a “One-Click-SSH” feature for Linux virtual machines.
What’s New in VMware Workstation Pro 14
New in version 14.1.8 (13.11.2019):
System Requirements: VMware Workstation Pro
Operating systems:
- Windows 10 / 8
- Windows Server 2019 / 2016 / 2012
- Linux
- Ubuntu
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- CentOS
- Oracle Linux
- openSUSE
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
- For up-to-date information on OS support, see the VMware Compatibility Guide.
* Starting with VMware Workstation 16, Windows 7 is no longer supported
* VMware Workstation 16 Pro requires a 64-bit processor and a 64-bit host OS
* Intel Nehalem and earlier CPUs are not supported by this release.
All systems with processors released in 2011 and later are supported, except for the following:
- Intel Atom processors based on the 2011 Bonnell microarchitecture (e.g. Atom Z670/Z650; Atom N570)
- Systems with Intel Atom processors based on the 2012 Saltwell microarchitecture (e.g. Atom S1200, Atom D2700/D2500, Atom N2800/N2600)
- Systems with AMD processors based on Llano and Bobcat microarchitectures (e.g. Hondo, Ontario, Zacate, Llano)
In addition, the following models are supported:
- Systems with processors based on the 2010 Westmere microarchitecture (e.g. Xeon 5600, Xeon 3600, Core i7-970, Core i7-980, Core i7-990)
- 1.3 GHz or faster
- Minimum 2 GB of RAM; 4GB or more recommended
Guest Operating Systems
More than 200 operating systems are supported, including the following:
- Windows 10
- Windows 8.X
- Windows 7
- Windows XP
- Ubuntu
- RedHat
- SUSE
- Oracle Linux
- Debian
- Fedora
- openSUSE
- Mint
- CentOS
For a complete list of supported guest os and host OS, see the VMware Compatibility Guide.
Detailed description
VMware Workstation Pro allows you to run multiple operating systems on a Windows or Linux computer in virtual machines (including Windows virtual machines).
VMware Workstation Pro turns your laptop into a data center
Run multiple operating systems on the same computer
VMware Workstation Pro allows you to run multiple operating systems simultaneously on the same Windows or Linux computer. Create Linux and Windows virtual machines on other computers, servers, or tablets with full network virtualization and simulation of specific network connectivity settings. Use virtual machines to develop, test, architect solutions, demonstrate program capabilities, and more.
Development and testing on any platform
Workstation Pro supports hundreds of operating systems and works with cloud and container technologies, such as Docker.
Connect to VMware vSphere
Securely connect to vSphere, ESXi, and other Workstation servers to run and manage virtual and physical machines. The VMware hypervisor improves productivity and simplifies the migration of virtual machines to another computer.
Secure and isolated environments
Run an additional system with specific privacy settings, tools, network settings and use specialized tools to investigate OS vulnerabilities. Workstation provides one of the most secure hypervisors in the industry and powerful features for computer security experts.
VMware Workstation Pro Features
Connect to vSphere
Use Workstation Pro to connect to vSphere, ESXi, and other Workstation Pro servers. Remotely manage Linux and Windows virtual machines, use machine power management commands, and migrate virtual machines to vSphere environments. The VMware hypervisor ensures easy portability.
Pictures
Create restore points to roll back changes when testing and creating demos quickly. Snapshots simplify the process of testing different use cases without having to install multiple operating systems.
High-performance 3D graphics
VMware Workstation Pro supports DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.3 standards for optimal performance when running 3D applications. You can run the most demanding 3D applications, such as AutoCAD or SOLIDWORKS, in virtual machines and get performance comparable to a physical machine.
Support for high-resolution screens
Workstation Pro is optimized to support 4K high-resolution UHD displays (3840×2160), used in desktop monitors and QHD+ (3200×1800) displays used in laptops and tablets. Workstation Pro supports multiple monitors with different screen resolutions, such as a 4K UHD monitor and a regular HD monitor.
Cross-compatibility
Create Linux or Windows virtual machines that can run on any VMware product, or create limited virtual machines in Horizon FLEX. Even an open standard for creating and running virtual machines from other developers is supported.
Cloning
Save time and effort by creating an exact duplicate of the virtual machine. Use Linked Clones to duplicate a virtual machine and save physical disk space quickly. Use the “Full Clones” option to create fully isolated duplicates with the ability to exchange and transfer.
Powerful virtual networks
Create complex IPv4 or IPv6 virtual networks for virtual machines, or integrate with third-party software to develop a data center topology using real-time routing software and tools. The new version of Workstation introduces network emulation to impose limits on loss, latency, and packet bandwidth.
Powerful virtual machines
Create massive virtual machines with up to 16 processors, 8 TB of 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 extra boost by allocating up to 2 GB of available host system video memory.
Limited access to virtual machines
Protect corporate content by restricting access to virtual machine settings such as dragging, copying, pasting, and connecting to USB devices. Virtual machines can be encrypted and password-protected to allow access only to authorized users.
Sharing
Share and test applications in a virtualized environment. Run VMware Workstation Pro as a server to share the storage of preloaded Linux and Windows virtual machines with your colleagues, department, or the entire organization.
Download VMware Workstation Pro
- VMware Workstation 16.1.2 Pro Windows 64-bit
- VMware Workstation 16.1.2 Pro Linux 64-bit
- VMware Workstation 15.5.7 Pro Windows 64-bit
- VMware Workstation 15.5.7 Pro Linux 64-bit
- VMware Workstation 14.1.8 Pro Windows 64-bit
- VMware Workstation 14.1.7 Pro Linux 64-bit
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