VMware Workstation 6

VMware Workstation 6
Powerful Virtual Machine Software for Technical Professional

VMware Workstation 6 is the gold-standard virtualization software for desktop and laptop computers, with the richest feature set and broadest platform support available. VMware Workstation enables users to create and host multiple virtual machines on a single desktop, expanding the power of desktop systems for IT administrators; software development and test engineers; technical sales, training and support staff; and PC enthusiasts. VMware Workstation 6 is packed with new features including support for Windows Vista, multiple monitors and high-speed USB 2.0 devices, as well as the ability to create portable, secure virtual machines.

What's new in version 6:

• Support for Windows Vista
  Use Windows Vista as guest and host operating system
• Multiple monitor display
  You can configure a VM to span multiple monitors, or multiple VMs to each display on separate monitors
• Support for USB 2.0 devices
  You can now use peripherals that require high-speed performance in your VMs, such as iPods and fast storage devices
• ACE authoring capabilities*
  You now have the ability to create and run digital rights enabled virtual machines (called ACEs), including Pocket ACEs for easy, secure transport of your VMs on a thumbdrive
• Headless mode
  You can run VMs in the background without the Workstation UI
• Remote Access
  Remotely access the console of a VM without requiring installation of anything (e.g., VNC or RDP) in the guest operating system
• VMware Converter Included
  Effortlessly create a new VM by pointing to a PC hard drive
• Integrated Virtual Debugger
  Workstation integrates with Visual Studio and Eclipse so you can deploy, run, and debug programs in a VM directly from your preferred IDE

Key Differences Overall:

VMware Workstation continues to be the most advanced desktop (PC) virtualization software on the planet, offering core capabilities that are unmatched in the industry. Only Workstation offers:

• Broadest, deepest OS support (both host and guest) Windows 3.1, 95, 98, 2000, 2003, NT, XP, Vista, Linux, Solaris x86, Netware, BSD
• Best-in-class virtual machine architecture
  Full 64-bit support, 10 virtual NICs, up to 8GB RAM per VM, 64-bit sound driver, 2-way vSMP (experimental)
• Richest desktop experience
  Multiple monitor support, plug-and-play USB 2.0 support, isochronous USB devices (webcams, etc.), 3D graphics acceleration (experimental)
• Unmatched value-added features
  Multiple snapshots, teams, linked clones, movie capture/playback, headless mode, VNC support, portability (Pocket ACE)
• Powerful set of plug-ins and APIs
  Integration with Visual Studio and Eclipse, VIX automation APIs, scripting APIs
• Continuous investment in product innovation
  Record and replay, VIM (experimental features)