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Thanks hanccocka,<br />
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That took less time than writing the question. <br />
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Bert
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Thanks hanccocka,

That took less time than writing the question.

Bert

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Hi Bert, in case you're missing functionality inyour current VMware, I'd consider looking at the new version. If you're unsure, I'd have a look at the specs of the new .
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Hi Bert, in case you're missing functionality inyour current VMware, I'd consider looking at the new version. If you're unsure, I'd have a look at the specs of the new .

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Thanks gerwinjansen, I will do that.
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btw: after I posted, I saw hanccocka's post...
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btw: after I posted, I saw hanccocka's post...

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With Workstation 8 your virtual machine is compatible with ESXi, just copy/paste versus convert
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With Workstation 8 your virtual machine is compatible with ESXi, just copy/paste versus convert

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Will Workstation 8 allow more than one user?
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Will Workstation 8 allow more than one user?

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Yes, with Shared Virtual Machines in VMware Workstation Server Mode.
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Yes, with Shared Virtual Machines in VMware Workstation Server Mode.

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Hi experts,<br />
<br />
I am currently using VMWare v7 mainly for a lab to run various OS. I see that there is a newer version, but it will cost me around $200.<br />
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I don't mind paying it, but will it offer me any more advantages over what I am using v7 for?<br />
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Thanks.<br />
<br />
Bert
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Hi experts,

I am currently using VMWare v7 mainly for a lab to run various OS. I see that there is a newer version, but it will cost me around $200.

I don't mind paying it, but will it offer me any more advantages over what I am using v7 for?

Thanks.

Bert

Why upgrade to VMWare version 8

VMware, a software company founded in 1998,  was one of the first commercially successful companies to offer x86 virtualization. The storage company EMC purchased VMware in 1994. Dell Technologies acquired EMC in 2016. VMware’s parent company is now Dell Technologies.

VMware has many software products that run on desktops, Microsoft Windows, Linux, and macOS, which allows the virtualizing of the x86 architecture.  Its enterprise software hypervisor for servers, VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi), is a bare-metal hypervisor that runs directly on the server hardware and does not require an additional underlying operating system.