VMware is one of the best Type-II hypervisor technology and cloud computing software provider. It allows one to run another operating system inside your current operating system i.e Windows, Linux e.t.c. Normally, it bases its virtualization technology on bare-metal hypervisor ESX/ESXI in x86 architecture.
Vmware was founded in 1998 as a subsidiary of Dell Technologies. It has the following features:
- Increased efficiency and stability of data center systems
- Better provisioning of applications and resources
- Virtual desktop infrastructure
- Cloud management platform
- Has SDDC platform, a software stuck with vSphere, VMware vSAN and VMware NSX
- Improved networking and security i.e VMWaer NSX
- Simplified data center and cloud infrastructure
Vmware has two major versions, namely;
- VMware Workstation player – This is a basic VMware verison andn is non-commercial
- VMware Workstation Pro – Normally, this is a paid version that is more advanced and professional as well.