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Installing VMware Workstation Pro on Windows

Here I am going to show you how we can install VMware Workstation Pro in a Windows PC in an easy and Step by Step procedure. But, before we proceed, let us know what is VMware Workstation. Well, VMware Workstation is a desktop software that allows you to run multiple compatible desktop and server operating system simultaneously on a single PC in fully networked, portable virtual machines- with no rebooting or hard drive partitioning required. Virtual Machines are based on Computer Architectures and provide functionality of a physical computer. There are several other virtual machines available in the market like Parallels Workstation, Parallels Desktop for Mac, VirtualBox, Virtual Iron, Oracle VM, Virtual PC, Virtual Server, Hyper-V etc. 

Workstation enhances productivity of IT professionals:
  • Configure and test desktops and servers as virtual machines before deploying them to production.
  • Test new multi-tier applications, application updates, and operating system patches on a single PC.
  • Host legacy applications within virtual machines, facilitating operating system migrations and eliminating the need to port legacy applications.
  • Create a virtual library of end‐user configurations on a shared drive.

Workstation facilitates computer‐based training and software demos:
  • Package and deploy classroom material in virtual machines.
  • Allow students to experiment with multiple operating systems, applications and tools in secure, isolated virtual machines.
  • Configure virtual machines to undo all changes at shutdown.
  • Demo complex or multi-tier configurations on a single laptop.

Now let's begin installing VMware Workstation Pro on Windows PC. 

Host System Requirements
Like physical computers, the virtual machines running under Workstation perform better if they have faster processors and more memory.
The terms host and guest describe physical and virtual machines:
  • Host — The physical computer on which you install the Workstation software is called the host computer and its operating system is the host operating system.
  • Guest — The operating system running inside a virtual machine is called a guest operating system.
PC Hardware
  • Standard x86‐compatible or x86‐64‐compatible personal computer
  • 1.3 GHz or faster CPU minimum
  • Multiprocessor systems are supported.
  • Support for 64‐bit guest operating systems is available with Intel VT or AMD‐V CPUs.
Memory
You need enough memory to run the host operating system, plus the memory required for each guest operating system and for applications on the host and guest. The minimum memory requirement is 1GB, VMware recommends to have 2GB and above.
As of version 7.0 of Workstation, the total amount of memory you can assign to all virtual machines running on a single host is limited only by the amount of RAM on the host. The maximum amount of memory for each virtual machine is 32GB.

Installation:
1. Click on this link and download VMware product that suits your need. I chose VMWare Workstation Pro.
2. Once downloaded, goto download folder and double executable file to run VMWare Workstation Pro on your PC. It's a setup wizard. Please read the intruction and click on 'Next' to goto the next screen. You may see this screen shown below.
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3. Please read End-User License Agreement, select the option to accept and click on 'Next'.
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4. You can customize your setup location by click on change or keep it as Default. You can select enhanced keyboard Driver (if your PC is not up-to-date) and click on 'Next'.
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5. In this screen you can customize to select the below option if you wish to receive product update from VMware or else you can un-check these option and click on 'Next'.
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6. If you wish to create shortcut, then select checkbox and click on 'Next'.
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7. Now VMware is ready to install on your PC. Click on 'Install' to proceed.
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8. Please wait while installation is on progress. It will take a while to complete. Please do not click on 'Cancel' if it takes a long time to complete setup or else VMware installation may get corrupted.
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9. This is a commercial product, so it requires License key or else it will work for Trial Period. However VMware Player is a free software. If you can't purchase this License Software, then you can install VMware Player on your Windows PC.
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10. Once VMware Workstation Pro is installed on your PC, you can view a shortcut icon on your PC. Double click on it to view VMware Interface.
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