VMware Workstation Pro

VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software enables businesses, developers, and IT professionals to run different operating systems as virtual machines.

Overview

VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software focuses on providing virtual machine solutions to users who build or test software for any cloud, platform, or device. This software enables users to virtually run multiple operating systems at once on a Windows or Linux PC. Plus, developers and businesses can build Linux and Windows virtual machines, desktop, tablet, and server environments, network condition simulation, and customizable virtual networking.

Businesses of all sizes use VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software to embrace the BYOD culture. Developers and IT professionals can use the software for application testing, solution architecture, code development, and product demonstrations. This virtual desktop infrastructure software supports multiple operating systems and cloud technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.  Besides, IT professionals can use this VMware Workstation Pro to run virtual machines that are compatible with their corporate data center using their laptops.

Developers rely on this software to create cloud-scale and cross-platform applications -- they use it to test the compatibility of multiple operating systems and browsers. Businesses use VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software to streamline the delivery of corporate desktops and applications. Users can run their Windows applications on Mac and Linux applications on Windows or Mac PC without rebooting. Also, this software allows users to securely run a second desktop with different networking configurations, tools, and privacy settings.

VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software connects seamlessly with Workstation servers like ESXi and vSphere to manage and control virtual machines and their physical hosts. This software enhances productivity in businesses and allows quick transfer of virtual machines to and from their local PC. Plus, VMware Workstation Pro offers robust solutions to IT security professionals to help investigate vulnerabilities in operating systems.

Product Details

VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software seamlessly integrates with vSphere. This software ensures that applications can move between cloud, data center, and desktop with ease. Businesses and IT professionals can deploy ESXi and vCenter Server Appliance as virtual machines on a single PC quickly. Besides, VMware Workstation Pro provides users with insights into data centers, remote clusters, and virtual machines.

VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software offers users high-performance 3D graphics. This software supports OpenGL 3.3 and DirectX 10.1, which delivers a responsive experience and interface in 3D applications. Plus, users can use VMware Workstation Pro to run high demanding applications like SOLIDWORKS and AutoCAD with a close native performance.

VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software offers REST API, which helps in virtual machine automation. Users can use this software to enhance their workflow locally or remotely command an offsite private server. VMware Workstation Pro provides more than 20 operations controls like virtual machine power, and Host and Guest Virtual Networking. Additionally, this software offers shared folder management for source code directory programmatic mounting from the host.

VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software allows users to create complex virtual networks for virtual machines. This software integrates with different third-party software, which helps users to design complete data center topologies. Developers can create robust IPv4 or IPv6 virtual networks using Jumbo Frames. Also, users can introduce bandwidth, latency, and packet loss restrictions to test the resiliency of apps.

VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software allows users to create virtual machines with up to 64 GB memory space. Users can allocate about 3GB of available host memory to a virtual machine to give their graphics-intensive applications an extra boost. Businesses can encrypt and password-protect their virtual devices to allow only authorized users access. This software supports different monitors with a variety of DPI settings. Plus, users can secure their corporate content by restricting settings like copy-and-paste, USB device connections, and drag-and-drop.

VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software enables users to create virtual machines that are cross-compatible. Users can develop Linux or Windows virtual machines across different platforms and devices. This software allows developers to test and share their applications in a simulated production environment. Users can run this virtual desktop infrastructure software as a server to share pre-loaded Linux and Windows virtual machine repositories with their teammates. Plus, VMware Workstation Pro supports open virtual machine standards.

VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software allows IT professionals to run compatible virtual machines with their data center using their laptops. This software integrates with leading networking tools that enable users to design and test enterprise topologies. IT professionals can use VMware Workstation Pro to test applications on different operating systems like OS X, Windows XP, and MS-DOS. Besides, this software allows users to create transferrable templates that they can share across local networks.

VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software allows users to develop custom topologies to connect different virtual machines. This software integrates with network tools like GNS3 to enable users to design full data center network topologies using Cisco IOS. Besides, businesses can restrict functions that pose a security risk to their organization.

VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software provides users with modern development and testing workflow. This software's automation solutions enable developers to create and eliminate virtual machines and applications. Developers can use Photon OS and docker-machine to integrate and run their virtual machines into an automation workflow. Additionally, developers can build apps for devices that support Windows 8 and Windows 10 hosts.

VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software's in-built encryption helps to secure every virtual machine. Developers can use this software's cloud-native solutions to build, manage, and run modern applications. This software allows users to clone their virtual machines to develop a safe rollback without worrying about damage. Plus, businesses can build time-bound, encrypted virtual desktops that automatically expire and sign users out.

Recap

VMware Workstation Pro virtual desktop infrastructure software helps developers, IT developers, and businesses with virtual machine solutions, and it allows them to create and test their virtual machines for any device and platform. Companies can run different types of applications and operating systems and multiple devices without rebooting.