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VMware Workstation vs. Player: A guide to test-and-development choices
VMware Player is free. VMware Workstation is not. But in a comparison of VMware Workstation vs. Player, cost is only one consideration. Tutorial
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VMware terminology quiz: Do you speak virtualization?
Thought you left vocab quizzes back in the classroom? See if you've grasped the VMware and virtualization lingo by taking our definitions quiz. Quiz
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VMware quiz: Virtualization on a tight IT budget
Free and low-cost VMware virtualization options exist -- if you know where to look. See if you're making the most of your IT budget with this VMware quiz. Quiz
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Two virtual machine management secrets of VMware Workstation 8
With a little creativity, VMware Workstation 8 can be used to make quick decisions about virtual machine allocation and more. Feature
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VMware Workstation FAQ
Run multiple OSes and create test labs right on your desktop with VMware Workstation. If you want a VMware Workstation upgrade, VMware Workstation 9 is the latest version. FAQ
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FAQ: Building a VMware home lab
A VMware lab gives you great hands-on experience with virtualization. You can use VMware Workstation to run ESX or ESXi as a VM in a home lab without a dedicated host. FAQ
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VMware Workstation vs. VirtualBox
Which is better: xVM VirtualBox or VMware Workstation? Workstation is tightly integrated with VMware's suite, but VirtualBox is open source. Two virtualization experts weigh in. Face-off
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The best VMware product guide: Hypervisors, desktop products and cloud services
If you're looking for a quick overview of all of VMware's products, this guide is what you've been looking for. In part one of the two-part series, learn about VMware's different hypervisors, desktop products and cloud services. Crash Course
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Ways to mirror vSphere networking with VMware Virtual Network Editor
Not every VMware vSphere networking option is available in Workstation, but it's a useful tool for users to mirror the ESXi network for tests. Tip
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VMware Fusion vs. Workstation: Choosing an end-user virtualization tool
VMware Fusion and Workstation are similar virtualization tools for end-user computing, and do many of the same tasks. Here's how to select a product. Tip
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Moving VM testing from VMware vSphere ESX/ESXi to Workstation
VMware admins can't skip VM testing just because it eats up vSphere resources. Testing ESX/ESXi VMs in VMware Workstation frees up vSphere for production. Tip
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A vCloud Director lab is within reach, even on virtual lab setups
VMware admins can't learn everything they need to know about vCloud Director by reading. It's time to build a vCloud Director lab -- here's how. Tip
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Using VMware Player to virtualize Linux and other OSes for free
Player 5 lets you virtualize Linux and other OSes, and it's free. Here's how to test new OSes or support legacy ones. Tip
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VMware Player requirements and installation cheat sheet
VMware Player requirements are fairly easy to meet, but there is one major caveat to check out before you install the free tool. Tip
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Installing Windows 8 on VMware Workstation 9: Five FAQs
Check out five frequently asked questions before you install Windows 8 on VMware Workstation 9. Tip
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Protect VMware Workstation shared VMs with custom access settings
VMware administrators can guard multi-user VMs, often found in classrooms and kiosks, from malware or upgrades with VM access control settings. Tip
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VMware Workstation encryption prevents unauthorized VM access
VMware Workstation encryption helps you protect information on VMs from unauthorized users. Learn how -- and when -- to encrypt virtual machines. Tip
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Moving VMs between VMware Workstation 9 and vSphere, and other tips
VMware Workstation 9 includes updates to closely integrate work in the test-and-development tool with the production vSphere environment. Tip
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Get the most out of VMware Fusion 5 with a custom setup
What can you expect when upgrading to VMware Fusion 5? Hint: Up-to-date OS support and speed. And you might want to deploy Fusion on multiple Macs. Answer
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VMware VMCI (VMware Virtual Machine Communication Interface)
VMware VMCI (Virtual Machine Communication Interface) is a high-speed interface that virtual machines (VMs) on the same host use to communicate with each other and the host kernel modules. Definition
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VMware Workstation
VMware Workstation is a test-and-development environment that allows systems administrators to create and run virtual machines (VMs) directly on a desktop. Definition
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Ways to mirror vSphere networking with VMware Virtual Network Editor
Not every VMware vSphere networking option is available in Workstation, but it's a useful tool for users to mirror the ESXi network for tests. Tip
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VMware Fusion vs. Workstation: Choosing an end-user virtualization tool
VMware Fusion and Workstation are similar virtualization tools for end-user computing, and do many of the same tasks. Here's how to select a product. Tip
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VMware Workstation vs. Player: A guide to test-and-development choices
VMware Player is free. VMware Workstation is not. But in a comparison of VMware Workstation vs. Player, cost is only one consideration. Tutorial
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Moving VM testing from VMware vSphere ESX/ESXi to Workstation
VMware admins can't skip VM testing just because it eats up vSphere resources. Testing ESX/ESXi VMs in VMware Workstation frees up vSphere for production. Tip
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A vCloud Director lab is within reach, even on virtual lab setups
VMware admins can't learn everything they need to know about vCloud Director by reading. It's time to build a vCloud Director lab -- here's how. Tip
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Using VMware Player to virtualize Linux and other OSes for free
Player 5 lets you virtualize Linux and other OSes, and it's free. Here's how to test new OSes or support legacy ones. Tip
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VMware Player requirements and installation cheat sheet
VMware Player requirements are fairly easy to meet, but there is one major caveat to check out before you install the free tool. Tip
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Installing Windows 8 on VMware Workstation 9: Five FAQs
Check out five frequently asked questions before you install Windows 8 on VMware Workstation 9. Tip
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VMware VMCI (VMware Virtual Machine Communication Interface)
VMware VMCI (Virtual Machine Communication Interface) is a high-speed interface that virtual machines (VMs) on the same host use to communicate with each other and the host kernel modules. Definition
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Protect VMware Workstation shared VMs with custom access settings
VMware administrators can guard multi-user VMs, often found in classrooms and kiosks, from malware or upgrades with VM access control settings. Tip
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About VMware Workstation, Fusion and Player
Here, you'll find expert tips explaining various usage scenarios for VMware's hosted virtualization products, namely VMware Workstation, VMware Fusion and VMware Player.
VMware Workstation allows you to get more out of your laptop or desktop computer by enabling it to run multiple OSes. In one tip, an expert explains how to use VMware Workstation as part of a low-cost disaster recovery plan. Other tips explain how to install Windows Server 2008 on Workstation and how to manage virtual networks. You'll also see articles that cover installing the latest versions and notable functionality enhancements with each Workstation release.
We'll also soon start offering tips on using VMware Fusion for those who want to run Windows on a Mac for various reasons.
VMware Player is VMware's free desktop application that allows you to run Fusion and Workstation virtual machines on a Windows or Linux PC. Experts offer way to leverage this free product in our VMware Player-focused tips.