For IT Professionals
IT professionals around the world use VMware Workstation to create and test multiple computing environments as virtual machines on a single PC. Broad support for a wide range of operating systems makes Workstation an ideal solution for running legacy applications on virtual machines, or to overcome migration issues associated with new operating systems such as Windows Vista.
Key benefits:
- Reduce PC equipment costs by 50-60%
- Facilitate software migration and updates
- Accelerate resolution of Help Desk tickets
Desktop administrators use Workstation to test software updates, patches and hotfixes in an isolated environment before deploying them across the network. Help Desk technicians also benefit from Workstation by creating virtual machine libraries that they can use to replicate and resolve user problems more quickly.
For Software Developers & Testers
Software developers rely on VMware Workstation to streamline their efforts by using virtual machines to work with multiple development and testing environments on a single PC. Workstation makes it easy for development groups to create a readily accessible library of operating systems, pre-installed servers and development tools in virtual machines, accelerating time to market while eliminating many time-consuming setup tasks.
Key benefits:
- Accelerate time to market
- Enhance quality assurance
- Automate repetitive tasks
Quality assurance teams use Workstation to facilitate fast, efficient testing of a large number of cases and configurations. Integration with IDEs such as Visual Studio and Eclipse makes life easier by enabling QA engineers to test and debug applications on all platforms running as virtual machines on their host machine.
For Technical Sales & Training Professionals
Systems engineers and other technical sales professional love Workstation because it gives them the power to demonstrate complex multi-tier applications with ease. Customers use the Teams feature in Workstation to simulate an entire virtual network environment—including clients, servers and database virtual machines—all on a on a single PC.
Teachers and trainers use Workstation to rapidly create virtual machine for students, with all the lessons and labs required for the term. Students can then experiment with multiple operating systems, applications and tools within secure, isolated virtual machines without putting the host machine or external network at risk.
Instructors can also configure their virtual machines to revert automatically to “clean” state at the end of each class, making the virtual machines more readily available for the next set of students.
Key benefits:
- Reduce the cost and complexity of enterprise software demos
- Create isolated “sandbox” environments in which students can experiment safely
- Facilitate computer-based training
Get VMware Workstation now
You can try Workstation free for 30 days, or buy online. To get more information or purchase any of our products, contact VMware directly at 1-877-4VMWARE (outside of North America dial 1-650-427-5000) or send a message to sales. VMware also provides an established global network of best-of-breed technology and distribution partners. Search online for an authorized reseller.
