VMware Workstation Pro is a paid virtualization software product for x64 computers for easy creation, running, and management of virtual machines (VMs). It runs on top of a standard operating system and provides a virtualization layer to run additional operating systems.
VMware Workstation Pro creates virtual machines by allocating resources from your physical computer, such as CPU, memory, and storage. These resources are then distributed among the VMs you create. The software uses a hypervisor to manage the interaction between the VMs and the physical hardware.
VMware Workstation Pro is widely used by developers, testers, and IT professionals for various purposes:
I used VMware Workstation Pro to set up a virtual machine running Ubuntu Linux on my Windows 10 laptop. This allowed me to test a web application in development across both operating systems without needing a separate physical machine. The snapshot feature was particularly useful for reverting to a clean state after each test cycle.
VMware Workstation Pro is a versatile tool for anyone needing to run multiple operating systems on a single machine. Its solid features make it a popular choice for developers, testers, and IT professionals alike.