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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]]

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 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 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