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Let’s Celebrate Our Planet with Earth Day Deals!

ngs — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 16:00:23 +0000

It’s easy going green with a 15% Discount on Workstation 9.

Virtualization technology from VMware provides a foundation for a dramatically more efficient and greener IT environment. With Workstation 9, you can quickly and easily convert all those Microsoft Windows and Linux-based physical PCs sitting under or around your desk into virtual machines. Then recycle your old PCs and enjoy the extra space on and around your desk!

To celebrate Earth Day, we’re offering a 15% discount on Workstation 9, full or upgrade version, featuring Windows 8 support, more powerful virtual machines, increased mobility and restricted virtual machines.

Catch these markdowns before they expire on April 23, 2013 11:59 pm PST:

Buy VMware Workstation 9 — 15% Off Regular List Price
Upgrade to VMware Workstation 9 — 15% Off Regular List Price

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Create an OpenStack lab in VMware Workstation

Michael Paiko — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:42:07 +0000

If anyone is thinking about using VMware Workstation to try out OpenStack. Eric Wright at www.discoposse.com has a good post on how to get started.

Part 1: Learn how to get OpenStack Lab on VMware Workstation http://ow.ly/hEFy6

Part 2: Second part of OpenStack Lab on Workstation, setting up the VM http://ow.ly/hIQt9

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Get in the March Mania Spirit!

ngs — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:15:28 +0000

Score a 15% Discount on Workstation 9

Save 15% off Workstation 9, the most high-performing virtualization platform for your Windows or Linux PC, allowing one physical PC to run multiple operating systems at the same time.

Already have Workstation? Up your game and save 15% on an Upgrade to Workstation 9 to experience new benefits such as Windows 8 support, new web UI and connectivity to vSphere.

Don’t miss this limited time offer – enjoy these discounts before it expires on March 22, 2013 at 11:59 pm (PST):

Buy VMware Workstation 9 — 15% Off Regular List Price
Upgrade to VMware Workstation 9 — 15% Off Regular List Price

VMware Workstation 9.0.2 now available

Michael Paiko — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 23:16:23 +0000

VMware Workstation 9.0.2 is a maintenance release that is a free update for all VMware Workstation 9.x customers. Read the release notes for more details.

Highlights

Fedora 18 supported as a guest operating system (follow up post coming soon)
Windows 8 host permissions issues fixed
VMware Tool updated to support the latest Linux kernels
Improved general host resource management
Virtual machine sharing improvements

How to get it

VMware Workstation will prompt you to download the update the next time you run it. You can manually check for the update from the “Help” -> “Software Updates” menu item. Alternatively, you can download it from here.

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Last Day to Save 30% of VMware Workstation 9!

Michael Paiko — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 08:01:49 +0000

The VMware Store extended its VMware Workstation 9 promotion to 11/30/12. Friday is the last day to save 30% when you purchase VMware Workstation 9. Don’t wait, Buy or Upgrade today!

Cyber Week Special – Save 30% on VMware Workstation

Michael Paiko — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 02:15:19 +0000

Get 30% off when you upgrade or buy VMware Workstation 9.
Act now, there has never been a better time to buy Workstation.

See why VMware Workstation 9 rocks!

Do you have a Mac and a PC?

Get 40% off when you Buy VMware Workstation and VMware Fusion Professional together.

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VMware Workstation Updates Now Available

Michael Paiko — Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:08:58 +0000

VMware Workstation 9.0.1 is now available

VMware Workstation 9.0.1 is a maintenance release that is a free update for all VMware Workstation 9.x customers. Read the release notes for more details.

VMware Workstation 8.0.5 is now available

VMware Workstation 8.0.5 is a maintenance release that is a free update for all VMware Workstation 8.x customers. Read the release notes for more details.

How to get it

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VMware Workstation 9 – Configuring and Using WSX with Video

Michael Paiko — Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:05:10 +0000

One of the most exciting features of VMware Workstation 9 is the new web based UI (A.K.A “WSX”). WSX is a prototype of a new web interface for Workstation that allows you to access your virtual machines from a tablet, smart phone, or any PC or device with a modern browser. To help get you started so you can experience WSX first hand, we’ve put together a quick WSX overview document. We would love it if you would comment on the document in the Workstation Community site to help us continue to enhance the document.

If you would like to learn more about WSX directly from the source, check out www.chipx86.com.

In addition, our friends on the VMwareKB TV team have created a VMware Workstation 9 WSX configuration video to guide you.

If you would like to discuss WSX or Workstation 9 in more detail, please join us in the VMware Workstation community.

VMware Workstation 9 at VMworld

Michael Paiko — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 19:46:39 +0000

Here’s a quick demo video of VMware Workstation 9 from the VMworld 2012 show floor.

If you are at VMworld, please stop by the booth, and definitely do not miss our session:

Session #EUC3319 – VMware Workstation Innovations
Wednesday, Aug 29, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Moscone West Level 3, Room 3011

See you there.

Team Workstation

VMware Workstation 9 – Now Available World-Wide!

Michael Paiko — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 11:55:14 +0000

The Workstation team is thrilled to introduce VMware Workstation 9. It’s been 12 years since Workstation first launched and dramatically changed the way technical professionals worked with virtual machines. Since then the team has worked to bring bring innovation with each new release. We feel Workstation 9 continues this tradition.

Workstation 9 builds on its broad operating system support, rich user experience, and comprehensive feature set to bring you best-in-class Windows 8 support, all new Web interface, restricted virtual machines and much more. Not only does Workstation 9 change the way you work with virtual machines whether they reside on your PC or in the datacenter, it allows you to work when and where you want.

Let’s take a look at what Workstation 9 can do:

Best in Class Windows 8 Support
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To help you and your organization evaluate Windows 8, master the Metro UI and test your applications, VMware Workstation 9 is optimized for running Windows 8 virtual machines and running on Windows 8 PCs. Easy Install simplifies the task of creating Windows 8 virtual machines, Unity mode will intelligently scale to handle applications formerly known as Metro and multi-touch support will ensure you get the true Windows 8 experience in a virtual machine.

Access from Almost any Device

Workstation’s new web interface allows you to access your virtual machines running in Workstation or vSphere from a tablet, smart phone, PC or any device with a modern browser. No plugins necessary. Now you can power on, off, or suspend your virtual machines and interact with them from almost anywhere.

Restricted Virtual Machines

Create virtual machines that require a runtime password, and another password to change virtual machine settings. Once set, send the virtual machine with restrictions to anyone to run on their Mac, Windows, or Linux machines by using Workstation 9, VMware Fusion 5, VMware Fusion 5 Professional, or VMware Player 5.

Download from vSphere

In Workstation 8 we introduced the ability to upload a virtual machine from your PC to vSphere. Workstation 9 takes the next step and allows you to drag and drop a virtual machine from vSphere to your PC. It’s the easiest way to move virtual machines between your PC and your internal cloud.

Better 3D Graphics

Workstation 9 includes support for the new Windows Metro interface, significant performance and rendering improvements to better support professional graphical applications such as AutoCAD and SolidWorks, Anti-Aliasing, OpenGL 2.1 for Linux operating systems and even an improved graphics driver for Windows XP.

Read the VMware Workstation 9 release notes for a complete list of new features.

What if I just bought VMware Workstation 8?

If you purchased VMware Workstation 8 (Full license or upgrade) between 08/01/2012 and 09/30/2012 you are eligible for a complimentary electronic upgrade under the VMware Workstation 9 Technology Guarantee Program (TGP). To learn how to get your complimentary upgrade click here.

If you cannot wait to for your complimentary upgrade to VMware Workstation 8, we suggest you make the most of our free 30-day trial offer.

Availability and pricing

VMware Workstation 9 is immediately available for purchase from the VMware online store for $249 (US) and upgrades from VMware Workstation 7.x and 8.x are available for $119 (US). VMware Workstation can also be purchased through VMware’s network of resellers and distributors.

Buy Workstation 9
Upgrade to Workstation 9

Customers with an active support and subscription (“SnS”) contract are eligible to upgrade to Workstation 9 for free in the My VMware portal. If you are not familiar with My VMware, check out this KB Article with video.

We hope you enjoy using VMware Workstation 9 as much as we enjoyed creating it.

The VMware Workstation Team

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