Virtualization and cloud infrastructure provider VMware announced on Friday it has launched VMware Workstation 9, the latest version of its personal virtualization software.
The move comes a week after VMware began offering the vCloud Service Evaluation, an online service for customers to test-drive a cloud built on the VMware vCloud platform.
VMware Workstation 9 delivers best-in-class Windows 8 support and new features that transform the way technical professionals work with virtual machines whether they reside on the PC or on enterprise private clouds.
“For over a decade we have consistently delivered innovative new technologies with each Workstation release and Workstation 9 continues this tradition,” said Vittorio Viarengo, vice president of end-User computing at VMware. “Workstation 9 brings the power of VMware virtualization to any IT professional desk and enables them to leverage the latest evolution of operating systems, processors and other technologies to be more productive and effective.”
VMware Workstation 9′s key new features include Windows 8 support, allowing users to create virtual machines for Windows 8 that can run simultaneously with a range of legacy operating systems.
The software allows for more powerful virtual machines with faster startup performance, USB 3.0 support for Windows 8 virtual machines, Intel Ivy Bridge compatibility, more powerful virtualization extensions, virtual performance counters, support for OpenGL 2.1 on Linux and improved 3D graphics performance.
Workstation 9′s new Web interface allows access to virtual machines running in Workstation or on VMware vSphere from tablets, smart phones, laptops or desktop PCs.
Finally, IT administrators and instructors can create virtual machines and configure them to prevent employees or students from dragging and dropping files between virtual and physical desktops, attaching devices, or interfering with the virtual machine settings.
VMware Workstation 9 is priced at $249, while upgrades from VMware Workstation 7.x and 8.x can be purchased for $119.
VMware customers who have purchased VMware Workstation 8 between August 1 and September 30 are eligible for a complimentary electronic upgrade to VMware Workstation 9.
More details on VMware’s complimentary electronic upgrade program can be found on the website.
Individuals can also purchase Workstation through VMware’s network of resellers and distributors. Users can now download a free trial at VMware’s website.
Talk back: Are you currently using VMware’s Workstation products? Will the new support for Windows 8 convince you to try out Workstation 9? Let us know in the comments.
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