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Powerful Virtual Machine Software for the Technical
Professional
Using VMware Workstation, you can run multiple operating systems — including
Microsoft® Windows®, Linux, and Novell® NetWare® — simultaneously on a single PC
in fully networked, portable virtual machines. With more than 1.4 million users,
VMware Workstation has revolutionized software development by simplifying and
accelerating the process so dramatically that it has become a corporate standard for
developers and IT professionals worldwide.
Run the operating systems you need — all at once.
VMware Workstation is ideal for:
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Software development, testing, and deployment
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Application compatibility and operating system migration
•
Training and sales demonstrations
•
Software help desk and technical support
.
C H A P T E R 1 Introduction and System Requirements
Host and Guest
• The physical computer
on which you install
the VMware
Workstation software
is called the host
computer, and its
operating system is
called the host
operating system.
• The operating system
running inside a virtual
machine is called a
guest operating
system.
• For definitions of these
and other special
terms, see the glossary
at the end of this
manual.
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