VMware Workstation Reviews

We have prepared VMs for testing purposes. We have set up different configurations on different VMs to meet the configuration testing target.

We can undo some changes using the snapshot feature. We can also use the feature to create different configurations on a single VM. We can create separate snapshots of different configurations. We use the snapshot functionality to enhance our workflow. We can take a snapshot if we install an application and do patch testing. Once we complete the patch test, we need a fresh configuration again. The tool allows us to revert to the base snapshot. The product is easy to learn.

Currently, everybody is moving towards the cloud. I don’t think anyone will use VMware anymore. The product is outdated. If the tool moves to the cloud, I will use it.

I have been using the solution for around three years.

The tool’s stability is good.

Around 15 people are using the product in our organization.

The solution is deployed on the cloud. The installation was easy.

Our choice of products depends on our clients’ requirements. VMware is a good option if we need a set of configurations on a single machine. The tool performs well. Overall, I rate the product an eight out of ten.

We use VMware Workstation for testing and deploying applications in our production environment.

We use Hyper-V and VMware Workstation for our testing environment. We use it to deploy and test developer applications within our company. 

We run our internal applications on virtual machines to ensure compatibility with the Windows platform.

We deploy the tested applications to our production environment.

We use VMware products to support our IT infrastructure and application deployment processes.

I appreciate the ease of backup and snapshot creation. The ability to revert to previous versions without losing data is very useful for our team.

Since we've been using VMware Workstation for a while, I haven't had the opportunity to test other virtualization platforms. However, we have received some proposals for alternative solutions, such as SCI.

So, maybe VMware can consider introducing this in future releases. 

Moreover, I would like to see more detailed reporting capabilities, particularly around snapshot activity. It would be helpful to have a summary of changes made prior to deploying an application, allowing us to provide comprehensive reports to our management on a regular basis.

 We have been using this solution for three years now. We started using it in 2020. 

We haven't encountered any technical difficulties with VMware Workstation so far.

VMware Workstation is primarily used by the IT department. We haven't yet rolled it out to all employees.

We have around five end users using this solution in our company. 

We haven't had the need to contact VMware's support team directly.

I've always found the online community to be a valuable resource for addressing any concerns or questions.

We were using VirtualBox, an open-source virtualization software. The decision to use VMware Workstation was made by our technical team. They evaluated various virtualization solutions and determined that VMware Workstation was the best fit for our company's needs.

From a user perspective, the installation and deployment process was easy to understand and easy to deploy. Even for someone like me, who is not a fully technical person, it was manageable.

Our IT department handles all procurement and cost negotiations. They are responsible for evaluating proposals from vendors and selecting the most cost-effective solution.

I would recommend VMware Workstation for critical situations, such as deploying crucial applications within the company. It provides compatibility with a wide range of applications and ensures seamless testing and deployment.

Overall, I would rate the solution a nine out of ten. I'm satisfied with its features and performance, and I haven't encountered any major issues.

We use VMware Workstation for basic server management.

The product offers a cost-effective solution.

VMware Workstation’s most valuable features are backup and data transfer from one server to another.

They could work on the pricing model for the end users. It could be more affordable. There could be more integration with different tools.

We have been using VMware Workstation for a year. At present, we are using the version 17.

I rate the product’s stability a nine out of ten.

We have four VMware Workstation users in our organization. We use it 24/7. I rate its scalability a three out of ten. There is room for improvement. It does impact the workflow in terms of backup and restore.

The technical support team takes time to respond.

Neutral

The initial setup is straightforward. I rate the process an eight out of ten. The deployment involves setting up a server with the help of a system administrator.

We implement the product with our in-house team. It requires four executives for deployment and maintenance.

The product has a moderate price. There are no additional costs. I rate its pricing a six out of ten.

We evaluated Microsoft Hyper-V. It is an expensive product. So, we decided to go with VMware Workstation.

I recommend VMware Workstation and rate it an eight out of ten.

I use VMware Player for testing purposes. For example, if I want to test something on a non-Windows operating system, I would install Ubuntu or Linux, and I can do the testing with the solution.

VMware Player helps you to virtualize and install Ubuntu or any other operating system, even on a Windows laptop. You can test your application using VMware Player.

VMware Player should provide a cloud version with no limitations to hardware resources.

VMware has cloud solutions, but something more can be done at the desktop level.

I have been using VMware Player for eight years now.

VMware Player’s stability is above my expectations.

VMware Player is a scalable solution. The solution helped me a lot in my career progression.

More than 100 users use VMware Player in our organization. Our organization's IT infrastructure team uses VMware Player for testing purposes. We have some trainees or interns who have just completed their graduation, and if they want to test something, we recommend they try this solution.

I rate VMware Player ten out of ten for scalability.

We have had VMware Player enterprise support for five years, and it's doing great. Whenever we call them, they are readily available for us. We also get on-site support from VMware. In terms of customer support, VMware is the best.

You can install VMware Player by going to the VMware website and downloading it.

The solution's pricing depends on how many licenses you are using. VMware Player's pricing is competitive to other vendors in the market, like AWS or Google Cloud. The solution's pricing is almost the same as what Google Cloud, AWS, or Microsoft would charge you.

We have a license for VMware Workstation Player.

Overall, I rate VMware Player ten out of ten.

We use VMware Workstation for testing and development.

It is very basic. There are not many features, but it meets our use cases. It is adequate for the use case. 

We don't need a lot of features because it's development; I don't think we need anything else for development testing. There isn't a huge technical requirement. It does the basics and that is fine.

There are only a few issues with compatibility between various virtualization tools. Moving virtual machines, for example, between VMware and Parallel is a challenge. As a result of the compatibility issues, it's difficult. Aside from that, both tools are fine. They are very basic, but they do the job.

They could add more integration between them, and compatibility with the standard virtualization format.

I have been using VMware Workstation for two years.

I am not sure what version we're using, but it's the most recent.

There are three of us who are currently using this solution.

We have no plans to increase our usage at this time, but we may add two more users next year. It is not a significant increase.

The technical support is good. The community is also helpful.

I am no longer using the Proxmox VE solution for a variety of reasons, not because it's bad, but because I have a different requirement.

I am also currently working with Parallels Workstation. Their technical support is also good.

We don't use the on-premise version often; instead, we use a cloud-based solution for the service and the production environment.

The initial setup is straightforward.

The deployment is ongoing, and we use it on a regular basis.

It is not a production environment that has been migrated to the cloud. It is ongoing and does not have a beginning and an end.

Licensing fees are paid on an annual basis.

There are no additional fees; it is standard licensing.

I would rate VMware Workstation an eight out of ten.

We use the solution for virtualization.

We are using Workstation to run multiple operating systems.

We are using Workstation to install another OS or VM for our application. Also, it provides more features than a VMware Virtual Box.

The solution’s performance is low. Also, support should be enhanced after Huiwei's acquisition. They are migrating all their clients to the new company.

It takes too much time to load all the plug-ins and software.

I have been using VMware Workstation for three years.

I rate the solution’s stability an eight out of ten.

One user is using this solution.

I rate the solution’s scalability an eight out of ten.

The initial setup is simple and takes only five minutes to complete.

I rate the initial setup a seven out of ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy.

We have shipped out all the back end and containerized the application. We are currently using DKU and AKS.

I recommend the solution because of its reasonable pricing.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

I use it in my Windows and Linux systems. I create VMs.

I also use vSphere Client. 

The dashboard can be improved. 

I have been using it for three years and two months.  

I would rate the stability a ten out of ten.

I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. There are around 350 end users using this in our organization. 

We use it on an everyday basis. 

We used vSphere. In our case, we have 23 servers saved on vSphere with the hostname AD2012.

The initial setup is easy. The deployment took a few days. 

I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, with ten being expensive. It is expensive. 

It's the best solution. I would rate it a ten out of ten. 

The solution is used to set up virtual machines.

The product works well.

I need to buy a newer version of the tool to support Windows Server. I would love to see the support in the lower versions.

I have been using the solution for four or five years.

The stability is fine.

We have about five users.

The initial installation is easy.

The product is expensive.

If we cannot afford the solution, we can use VMware Player or VirtualBox.

Overall, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.