VMware Workstation Player

VMware Workstation Player

Price: $

VMware Player is an application that any user can use to run multiple operating systems and multiple virtual machines on any Windows system. There are often requirements for various types of usages where you require multiple operating systems on your system. Maybe it is for security or maybe it is for compatibility. Whichever is the reason, VMware Player saves the day for you.

When talking about pricing, it is free for non-commercial use which is a great option for all the students as well as researchers. A professional or commercial license is also available for $149.99 for organizations and individuals who wish to take advantage of the application.

The features of the VMware player include a simplistic interface, easy setup, as well as getting started, virtual machine and disk features, excellent optimization, and great virtualization features.

Talking about the user interface, the VMware player is nothing special but nothing less either. It has everything essential while eliminating any shiny element. The interface might be simple but it does not lack the modern touch at all. It is modernly minimalistic, which is a good thing. This makes it easier for new as well as old users to navigate across the software.

Creating a new virtual machine and using it is incredibly easy. On the main screen, you click on the "Create a new virtual machine" option and from thereon, anybody with basic OS knowledge will have an easy time going forward. It asks you which OS you want to install, if you want to install it now or later, how much disk space you want to allocate, and a couple of other options. 

If you wish to install the operating system during the creation of the virtual machine, you can use an ISO file to install the OS. After that, you can start using your virtual machine.

There is one more notable feature that you can use to add or remove functionality as well as power from your virtual machine. You can customize the hardware by adding or removing memory depending on your system’s available memory.

You can also store the virtual disk as a single storage file or split it into multiple ones which could make it easier to move the machine. Once you have finished the process, the last screen before finishing shows you the name, location, version, OS, and other relevant hardware specifications for your virtual machine.

To sum it up, the VMware player is a fantastic option for both professionals as well as students who want to utilize the functionality of virtual machines on their computers. Students and other people can get it for free as long as they want it for non-commercial purposes, while professionals can buy it by paying the dues.