VMware Workstation 5.5.1

VMware Workstation is powerful virtual machine software for developers and system administrators who want to revolutionize software development, testing and deployment in their enterprise. Shipping for more than five years and winner of over a dozen major product awards, VMware Workstation enables software developers to develop and test the most complex networked server-class applications running on Microsoft Windows, Linux or NetWare all on a single desktop. Essential features such as virtual networking, live snapshots, drag and drop and shared folders, and PXE support make VMware Workstation the most powerful and indispensable tool for enterprise IT developers and system administrators.

How Is VMware Workstation Used?
With over five years of proven success and millions of users, VMware Workstation improves efficiency, reduces costs and increases flexibility and responsiveness. Installing VMware Workstation on the desktop is the first step to transforming your IT infrastructure into virtual infrastructure. VMware Workstation is used in the enterprise to:

Streamline software development and testing operations.

Accelerate application deployments.

Ensure application compatibility and perform operating system migrations.

How Does VMware Workstation Work?
VMware Workstation works by enabling multiple operating systems and their applications to run concurrently on a single physical machine. These operating systems and applications are isolated in secure virtual machines that co-exist on a single piece of hardware. The VMware virtualization layer maps the physical hardware resources to the virtual machine's resources, so each virtual machine has its own CPU, memory, disks, I/O devices, etc. Virtual machines are the full equivalent of a standard x86 machine.

VMware Workstation enables enterprise software developers to develop and test the most complex networked server-class applications running on Windows, Linux or NetWare all on a single desktop.

With VMware Workstation:
Build complex networks -- and develop, test, and deploy new applications -- all on a single computer.

Leverage the portability of virtual machines to easily share development environments and pre-packaged operating system/application testing configurations without risk.

Add or change operating systems without repartitioning disks or rebooting.

Run new operating systems and legacy applications on one computer.

Why Does My Business Need VMware Workstation?
Since its launch in 1999, VMware Workstation has revolutionized the way software and IT infrastructure is developed and has become the de facto standard for IT professionals and developers worldwide. If your business is looking to simplify and accelerate development, testing and deployment of software and IT infrastructure, VMware Workstation is essential. When you deploy VMware Workstation in your environment you will:

Shorten development cycles.

Reduce problem resolution time.

Increase productivity.

Accelerate time-to-market.

Improve project quality.