VMware Player Application Note

VMware Player is a free desktop virtualization application from VMware that lets you run a virtual machine on a Windows or Linux PC.

Brand: VMware
Category: Other software
Document type: Application Note
Language: English
Pages: 14
File format: PDF
File size: 153 KB
Published: 03 July, 2012
Updated: 01 October, 2023
MD5 checksum: 1E82B0CD13286333C7BA5DAC67B85301
PDF: VMware Player Application Note PDF

About this manual

VMware Player is a free desktop application that allows users to run virtual machines on Windows or Linux PCs. It provides an intuitive interface for running preconfigured virtual machines created with VMware Workstation, GSX Server, and ESX Server, as well as Microsoft Virtual PC and Virtual Server images on Windows hosts. The software enables virtual machine isolation, access to host devices, and configurable networking options.

What's inside

Work and Play in a Virtual World
What Is VMware Player?
Downloading VMware Player and Virtual Machines
Host System Requirements
Compatible Virtual Machines and System Images
Options and Features in VMware Player
Installing VMware Player on Windows
Installing VMware Player on Linux

Specifications

Memory	128MB minimum, 256MB recommended
Hard disk space	At least 1GB free disk space for each guest operating system
Installation space	approximately 50MB

Frequently asked questions

What operating systems are supported by VMware Player?

VMware Player runs on Windows or Linux PCs.

Can VMware Player run Microsoft Virtual PC virtual machines?

Yes, on Windows hosts, VMware Player can run Microsoft Virtual PC and Virtual Server virtual machines.

Does VMware Player support Virtual SMP?

No, VMware Player does not support Virtual SMP and cannot power on a virtual machine with more than one virtual processor assigned.

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