VMware Workstation 12 Pro is now available

VMware Workstation Pro enables technical professionals to develop, test, demonstrate, and deploy software by running multiple x86-based Windows, Linux, and other operating systems simultaneously on the same PC.

You can replicate server, desktop, and tablet environments in a virtual machine and allocate multiple processor cores, gigabytes of main memory and graphics memory to each virtual machine, whether the VM resides on a personal PC or on a private enterprise cloud.

VMware Workstation 12 Pro
With support for the brand new release of Windows 10 and the latest Linux distribution, VMware Workstation 12 Pro transforms the way technical professionals develop, test, demonstrate and deploy software by running multiple x86-based operating systems simultaneously on the same PC.

Key new features in Workstation 12 Pro include:

Built for Windows 10 and More:
VMware Workstation 12 Pro enables IT professionals and developers to test and develop for Windows 10 with their existing Windows or Linux PC. Users can take advantage of the latest features in Windows 10 like Cortana, the personal digital assistant and the inking capabilities in the new Edge web browser, or begin building universal applications for Windows 10 devices.

Enhanced Graphics Engine:
With support for Microsoft DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.3, VMware Workstation 12 Pro enables and expands the type of 3-D graphics applications that can run inside a virtual machine.

Improved Performance:
VMware Workstation 12 Pro offers performance improvements that enhance productivity and the user experience. With performance improvements of up to 3x when suspending or resuming encrypted virtual machines, up to 36 percent faster 3-D graphics, and improved echo and noise cancelation when using Skype and Lync VoIP calls within a VM - highly demanding applications can be faster and more efficient than ever before.

Ready for the Latest PCs and Tablets:
VMware Workstation 12 Pro has been optimized to support high resolution 4K UHD (3840 x 2160) displays for desktops and QHD+ (3200×1800) displays used in laptops and x86 tablets providing users with a crisp and detailed experience. Workstation 12 Pro also benefits from improvements in handling mixed environments between standard resolution PCs and 4K displays.

VMware vCloud® Air™ Incentive Program:
To help users get familiar with the benefits of cloud computing, VMware Workstation 12 Pro customers are eligible to receive $600 in vCloud Air service credit to use for up to 6 months - twice the standard VMware vCloud Air sign-up offer.

Read the VMware Workstation 12 Pro Release Notes for a complete list of new features and updates.

Download VMware Workstation 12 Pro
The links in this section correspond to files available for this download. Download the files appropriate for you:

VMware WorkStation 12 Player also available.

Note: VMware Workstation 12 Pro require 64 bit processor and 64 bit host operating systems for advanced computing and enhanced performance. While 32 bit operating systems are supported inside virtual machines.

What's new in VMware Workstation 12 Pro?
The following support is new in Workstation 12 Pro:

Full support of Windows 10
VMware Workstation Pro provides the following support for Windows 10:
  • Run Windows 10 as a virtual machine
  • Run Windows 10 as a host operating system
  • Windows 10 Auto Detect and Easy Install
  • Unity support for Windows 10
  • Migrate Windows 10 PC to a virtual machine

New guest operating systems support
Support has been added for the following operating systems:
  • Ubuntu 15.04
  • Fedora 22
  • CentOS 7.1
  • RHEL 7.1
  • Oracle Linux 7.1
  • VMware Project Photon

Advanced graphics
Support has been added for the following standards:
  • DirectX 10
  • OpenGL 3.3

Performance improvements for suspending and resuming encrypted virtual machines
Improved vCloud Air Integration (Workstation Pro on Windows only)
  • Power operation on remote virtual machines
  • Enhanced user experience

Support IPv6 NAT network
Tear away tabs: You can drag open tabs out of the Workstation Pro window into new or already existing Workstation Pro windows.
Automatically suspend virtual machines upon host shutdown
Support 4K monitors with high resolution UI
Support for multiple monitors with different DPI settings
Echo cancellation for voice and video calls with Microsoft Lync and Skype
Added USB 3.0 support to Windows 7 virtual machines (with the latest Intel USB driver)
Improved standard installer
Added NAT network configuration in Virtual Network Editor on Linux hosts
Respect left-handed mouse setting on Windows host

The following features have reached end of life in Workstation 12 Pro and have been removed:
  • Unity mode on Linux guest and host operating systems
  • Integrated Virtual Debugger Visual Studio

References:
VMware Workstation 12 Now Available Worldwide!
VMware Workstation Pro Documentation

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