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    VMware Fusion

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AVmware Fusion is a virtual user session software built to run Windows applications on Macintosh to run any Windows applications.N/A

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    VMware FusionWorkspot Desktop Cloud
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    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPricing is per user and includes go live services, standard support, and the cost of Azure.
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    User Ratings
    VMware FusionWorkspot Desktop Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (20 ratings)
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    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
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    Usability
    8.0
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    Support Rating
    10.0
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    VMware FusionWorkspot Desktop Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    VMware by Broadcom
    Due to its perpetual licensing model, VMware Fusion is a great option for users whose needs do not change as much over time. It is also great for occasional-use scenarios such as testing and preparing code to run on newer platforms. Fusion is not really recommended for running graphics-intense applications as graphics acceleration in Fusion is fairly limited in both performance and API support. It has, however, come a very long way and offers near-native performance for many tasks.
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    Pros
    VMware by Broadcom
    • Allows users to run Windows only applications on their Mac without switching devices.
    • Fusion is excellent for Windows image creation, and works exceptionally well on the Mac environment.
    • Assists a Mac user to virtualize Windows apps.
    • Excellent for installing Linux distros for penetration testing.
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    Cons
    VMware by Broadcom
    • With OSX - 10.14.1 and the latest version of Fusion - 11.0.2 the user interface has taken a step back IMHO.
    • I would like to see price decrease.
    • Better remote host connection capabilities - remote server connections are available but connections are spotty.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    VMware by Broadcom
    For Apple workstations VMware Fusion is the virtualization software to use. No other application (free or paid) can do what Fusion can. The features and constant updates make Fusion an application that cant be beat.
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    Usability
    VMware by Broadcom
    I made an 8 because it's good in almost every aspect. As I said if you are on macos and you need both windows and linux I think is the best options out there. Otherwise if you need only windows there is a competitor that could be better for performance and integration.
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    Support Rating
    VMware by Broadcom
    I have never contacted VMware, but there is a lot of support online on message boards, forums, StackOverflow, YouTube tutorial videos, and the like. VMware has been around nine years longer than its leading competitor, VirtualBox, although both seem to have a good presence of online user communities who can help solve issues that come up.
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    Implementation Rating
    VMware by Broadcom
    This is a workstation application and no install insights are needed.
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    Alternatives Considered
    VMware by Broadcom
    I've heard of other/competitive software but frankly once I tried VMware, I never looked back. There is absolutely nothing that I need that this product does not deliver. It's fast, effective and seems to be extremely durable and reliable. My only concern (and minor) might have to do with memory resources, but frankly it has not been an issue yet.
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    Return on Investment
    VMware by Broadcom
    • Users using a VM often don't need something as "fancy" as VMware Fusion, and instead can use a free option like Virtual Box, so we waste money on using an extra amount of VMware Fusion licenses.
    • Developers using and IT admins using VMware Fusion for testing saves us time and money. Simply, we know mistakes would take time and money to fix, but VMware is powerful, allows for proper and fast testing.
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