Difference between revisions of "VMware Workstation"
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VMware Workstation is a hosted hypervisor that runs on x64 versions of Windows and Linux operating systems[4] (an x86 version of earlier releases was available);[3] it enables users to set up virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine, and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine. | VMware Workstation is a hosted hypervisor that runs on x64 versions of Windows and Linux operating systems[4] (an x86 version of earlier releases was available);[3] it enables users to set up virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine, and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine. | ||
| − | <span style="color:red">'''As of Jan | + | <span style="color:red">'''As of Jan 7th VMWARE is only available for fac/staff/grad students doing research''' |
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| + | ==Student Version== | ||
| + | VMware Fusion is now free to students. Instructions on how to gain access to it can be found here https://www.mikeroysoft.com/post/download-fusion-ws/ | ||
== How to Install (faculty/students research only) == | == How to Install (faculty/students research only) == | ||
VMware Fusion is available at no cost to faculty and students in qualifying research groups. To receive a license, if you believe that you qualify, please email support@eng.ua.edu and we will verify your status. | VMware Fusion is available at no cost to faculty and students in qualifying research groups. To receive a license, if you believe that you qualify, please email support@eng.ua.edu and we will verify your status. | ||
| + | == Supported Operating Systems == | ||
| + | [[File:Win10-logo.png]][[File:Macos-logo.png]] Available for Windows and Mac. | ||
| − | [[ | + | == VPN requirement == |
| + | [[File:Vpn-no.png]] Connection to campus VPN is not required. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:23, 28 May 2024
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What is VMware Workstation
From Wikipedia: VMware Workstation is a hosted hypervisor that runs on x64 versions of Windows and Linux operating systems[4] (an x86 version of earlier releases was available);[3] it enables users to set up virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical machine, and use them simultaneously along with the actual machine.
As of Jan 7th VMWARE is only available for fac/staff/grad students doing research
Student Version
VMware Fusion is now free to students. Instructions on how to gain access to it can be found here https://www.mikeroysoft.com/post/download-fusion-ws/
How to Install (faculty/students research only)
VMware Fusion is available at no cost to faculty and students in qualifying research groups. To receive a license, if you believe that you qualify, please email support@eng.ua.edu and we will verify your status.
Supported Operating Systems
Available for Windows and Mac.
VPN requirement
Connection to campus VPN is not required.
