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We’re excited about what we’ve been working on and would love to share with the community where we’re at with this year’s release. With new features to support Windows 11, new graphics capabilities, and other useful features like auto-start VMs, we’re gearing up for a new major release of Workstation. What’s New? Windows 11 Support VMware Workstation for Windows and Linux now support Windows 11 operating systems for x86_64 CPU types. Virtual Trusted Platform Module In order to support Windows 11 requirements, a Trusted Platform Module is required. With this release, we have enhanced our Virtual TPM module by incorporating ‘Fast Encryption’, key auto-gen and key storage via Keychain with a TPM 2.0 virtual device profile that is compatible with Windows 11 system requirements. Of course, vTPM device can be added to any VM, but that VM must have either Full or Fast VM encryption enabled. Fast Encryption With the new ‘fast encryption’ mode, only the most critical parts of the virtual machine’s local storage space are encrypted, dramatically improving overall VM performance but providing a secure enclave for sensitive data such as a TPM device. Fast Encryption can be enabled for all VM types from the VM Settings. > Encryption window, or during the New VM walkthrough. Encryption Key Auto-Generate and Store To enhance the new fast encryption model, Workstation can auto-generate a password for the user, and the local keychain is used by default to store the encryption key, relieving the user from having to type it in whenever their VM boots. Graphics Enhancements OpenGL 4.3 Workstation for Windows and Linux, when used with a Linux VM that has a kernel of 5.18 or newer and Mesa 22.1.1, should notice that OpenGL now reports its version at 4.3 and OpenGL ES at 3.10. Autostart VMs Workstation introduces a feature specifically for launching user-defined virtual machines when the PC boots. World Class Desktop Hypervisor – run multiple virtual machines, containers or Kubernetes clusters on a single PC Now supports Windows 11 PCs and Virtual Machines Enhanced 3D graphics support for DirectX 11 and up to 8GB of vGPU Memory Leverage VM Snapshots, Clones and virtual networking for maximum efficiency Move and access your virtual machines easily across VMware infrastructure Build, Push, Pull and Run OCI Container Images with the vctl CLI Encrypt and build restricted or expiring Virtual Machines Run Workstation virtual machines and containers alongside WSL2 and Hyper-V on Windows [Hidden Content] [Hidden Content]

VMware Workstation Pro Run Windows, Linux and BSD virtual machines on a Windows or Linux desktop with VMware Workstation Pro, the industry standard desktop hypervisor. Build Virtual Machines on the Desktop Build, test and demo software across an array of different devices, platforms and clouds. IT professionals, developers and businesses rely on Workstation Pro every day to support their projects and customers. Workstation Pro makes it easy to run complex local virtual environments to simulate operating systems, platforms and clouds, all from the same desktop PC. Run VMs and Containers on a Single PC Deploy local OCI containers and Kubernetes clusters with VM isolation, virtual networking and virtual resource options through the vctl CLI tool. Develop and Test for Any Platform Fix more bugs and ship quality code on time using Workstation Pro in development and testing. Virtualize nearly any x86 operating system available today on a desktop PC. Enjoy Baked-In vSphere and ESXi Support Run ESXi and vCenter as virtual machines on the desktop, and connect to a remote vSphere environment for quick VM access and basic management tasks. Run Secure and Isolated Desktops Run a secure second desktop with different privacy settings, tools and networking configurations for online protection, or to take “snapshots” that can be restored later. [Hidden Content] [hide][Hidden Content]]

VMware Workstation Pro is the industry standard desktop hypervisor for running virtual machines on Linux or Windows PCs. Workstation 16 Pro improves on the industry defining technology with DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.1 3D Accelerated graphics support, a new dark mode user interface, support for Windows Hyper-V mode on Windows 10 version 2004 and greater hosts, a new CLI for supporting containers and Kubernetes clusters: ‘vctl,’ support for the latest Windows and Linux operating systems, and more. [Hidden Content] [hide][Hidden Content]]

Virtualice las aplicaciones con ThinApp y optimice la distribución y la gestión de las aplicaciones ThinApp acelera la implementación de las aplicaciones y simplifica su migración aislándolas de los sistemas operativos subyacentes con el fin de eliminar los conflictos entre ellas y optimizar su distribución y gestión. Características de ThinApp Migración de sistemas operativos Cuando realice una migración desde versiones anteriores del sistema operativo Windows, migre las aplicaciones web heredadas que se basan en Internet Explorer 6 virtualizando este junto con la aplicación. Consolidación de servidores Permita que varias aplicaciones, así como datos de configuración específicos de usuario almacenados en entornos de pruebas, residan de forma segura en el mismo servidor. Aislamiento de aplicaciones Elimine los conflictos entre aplicaciones aislándolas entre sí y del sistema operativo subyacente y generando un único archivo ejecutable que se puede implementar fácilmente en numerosos puntos de acceso, de forma independiente o con App Volumes. Seguridad de escritorios Implemente paquetes de ThinApp en PC bloqueados y permita a los usuarios finales ejecutar sus aplicaciones preferidas sin poner en peligro la seguridad. [codde][Hidden Content]] [hide][Hidden Content]]

VMware Workstation Pro – is a popular program for creating several virtual computers in one system. Designed primarily for programmers and system administrators who need to test applications that work in different environments. VMware MultipleWorlds proprietary technology makes it possible to isolate operating systems and applications within the framework of the created virtual machines. At the same time, each virtual machine has a standard computer with its own processor and memory. Features • Simultaneous launch of several guest operating systems on one computer • Launch of a virtual machine in the desktop windows of the main operating system and in full screen • Install virtual machines without re-partitioning disks • Launch OS already installed on the computer without reinstalling or reinstalling them configuration • Running Windows operating system applications on a Linux computer and vice versa • Creating and testing applications for different systems simultaneously • Running untested applications without risk of disrupting the stable operation of the system or losing critical data • Sharing files and applications with different virtual machines through the use of a virtual network • Launching client-server and web applications on one PC • Launching several virtual computers on one PC and simulating the local network operation • And much more.. [Hidden Content] [hide][Hidden Content]]

VMware InstallBuilder Enterprise – is a development tool for building cross-platform installers for desktop and server software. With InstallBuilder, you can quickly create dynamic, professional installers for Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, Solaris and other platforms from a single project file and build environment. In addition to installers, InstallBuilder will generate RPM and Debian packages and multiplatform CDs/DVDs. Automatic update functionality makes it easy to deliver updates directly to users once they have your software installed. Features • Powerful UI for Installer Development • Develop installers using the intuitive GUI or by editing XML-based installer project files. • Built-in actions automate adding commonly required functionality to installers. • Make platform-specific customizations while maintaining one project file for all platforms. • Installers for Any Desktop or Server Environment • Create installers for Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, IRIX, FreeBSD and more. • Generate RPMs, Debian packages and multi-platform DVDs or CD-ROMs. • Installers run in GUI, text and unattended modes. • Developer-Friendly • Included debugger allows you test installers as you develop and pinpoint areas to troubleshoot. • Command line interface allows for integration with build and test systems. • “Human friendly” XML-based project files support source control integration and customizing installers using external scripts • Dynamic Parameter Support • Enhanced Component Functionality • Expanded Documentation [Hidden Content] [hide][Hidden Content]]

VMware InstallBuilder Enterprise – is a development tool for building cross-platform installers for desktop and server software. With InstallBuilder, you can quickly create dynamic, professional installers for Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, Solaris and other platforms from a single project file and build environment. In addition to installers, InstallBuilder will generate RPM and Debian packages and multiplatform CDs/DVDs. Automatic update functionality makes it easy to deliver updates directly to users once they have your software installed. Features • Powerful UI for Installer Development • Develop installers using the intuitive GUI or by editing XML-based installer project files. • Built-in actions automate adding commonly required functionality to installers. • Make platform-specific customizations while maintaining one project file for all platforms. • Installers for Any Desktop or Server Environment • Create installers for Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, Solaris, HP-UX, AIX, IRIX, FreeBSD and more. • Generate RPMs, Debian packages and multi-platform DVDs or CD-ROMs. • Installers run in GUI, text and unattended modes. • Developer-Friendly • Included debugger allows you test installers as you develop and pinpoint areas to troubleshoot. • Command line interface allows for integration with build and test systems. • “Human friendly” XML-based project files support source control integration and customizing installers using external scripts • Dynamic Parameter Support • Enhanced Component Functionality • Expanded Documentation [Hidden Content] [hide][Hidden Content]]

VMware Workstation Pro – is a popular program for creating several virtual computers in one system. Designed primarily for programmers and system administrators who need to test applications that work in different environments. VMware MultipleWorlds proprietary technology makes it possible to isolate operating systems and applications within the framework of the created virtual machines. At the same time, each virtual machine has a standard computer with its own processor and memory. Features • Simultaneous launch of several guest operating systems on one computer • Launch of a virtual machine in the desktop windows of the main operating system and in full screen • Install virtual machines without re-partitioning disks • Launch OS already installed on the computer without reinstalling or reinstalling them configuration • Running Windows operating system applications on a Linux computer and vice versa • Creating and testing applications for different systems simultaneously • Running untested applications without risk of disrupting the stable operation of the system or losing critical data • Sharing files and applications with different virtual machines through the use of a virtual network • Launching client-server and web applications on one PC • Launching several virtual computers on one PC and simulating the local network operation • And much more.. What's New Support for new host/guest operating systems: Windows 10 20H2 Ubuntu 20.10 Fedora 33 RHEL 8.3 Updated vctl kind to support KIND v0.9.0 Includes docker-machine-driver-vmware [Hidden Content] [hide][Hidden Content]]

VMware VeloCloud versions 3.3.0 and 3.2.2 suffer from an authorization bypass vulnerability. View the full article

VMware Workstation 15 Pro VMware Workstation Pro es el estándar del sector para la ejecución de varios sistemas operativos en un único PC con Linux o Windows. Workstation 15 Pro mejora el escritorio líder al ofrecer una interfaz de usuario actualizada con alta resolución de PPP, una nueva API de REST y soporte actualizado para los sistemas operativos Windows y Linux más recientes, entre otros. [Hidden Content] [HIDE][Hidden Content]]

VMware Workstation versions prior to 15.1.0 suffer from a dll hijacking vulnerability. View the full article

The VMX process (vmware-vmx.exe) process configures and hosts an instance of VM. As is common with desktop virtualization platforms the VM host usually has privileged access into the OS such as mapping physical memory which represents a security risk. To mitigate this the VMX process is created with an elevated integrity level by the authentication daemon (vmware-authd.exe) which runs at SYSTEM. This prevents a non-administrator user opening the process and abusing its elevated access. Unfortunately the process is created as the desktop user which results in the elevated process sharing resources such as COM registrations with the normal user who can modify the registry to force an arbitrary DLL to be loaded into the VMX process. Affects VMware Workstation Windows version 14.1.5 (on Windows 10). Also tested on VMware Player version 15. View the full article

The VMX process (vmware-vmx.exe) process configures and hosts an instance of VM. As is common with desktop virtualization platforms the VM host usually has privileged access into the OS such as mapping physical memory which represents a security risk. To mitigate this the VMX process is created with an elevated integrity level by the authentication daemon (vmware-authd.exe) which runs at SYSTEM. This prevents a non-administrator user opening the process and abusing its elevated access. Unfortunately the process is created as the desktop user and follows the common pattern of impersonating the user while calling CreateProcessAsUser. This is an issue as the user has the ability to replace any drive letter for themselves, which allows a non-admin user to hijack the path to the VMX executable, allowing the user to get arbitrary code running as a trusted VMX process. Affects VMware Workstation Windows version 14.1.5 (on Windows 10). Also tested on VMware Player version 15.0.2. View the full article