VMWare Workstation Pro is a must for Network Engineers.
March 26, 2022
VMWare Workstation Pro is a must for Network Engineers.

Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with VMware Workstation Pro
VMWare Workstation pro is used in many different scenarios. The main use case is for lab environments for Engineers. We use VMWare workstation pro on a user's machine so they can run simulation programs like GNS3 and Eve-NG. With a high-end machine, you can dedicate enough resources to create a network or multiple networks in a lab and test.
- Virtualization
- Easy Setup.
- Quick to learn the basics.
- Licensing can always be improved.
- Installation instructions.
- Could be a free program to encourage users to pick VMWare workstation over other options like Virtual Box.
- Isolated lab environments for Engineers prevent mistakes in production, fewer mistakes = less downtime.
- Staff skillset improvements. Local testing increases confidence because of the low risk.
- Low-cost application compared to running a test VM or Server in a Production environment
VirtualBox - a popular open-source virtualization platform with support for many popular OS's bhyve - Also open-source program that works with Windows and Linux.
Do you think VMware Workstation Pro delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with VMware Workstation Pro's feature set?
Yes
Did VMware Workstation Pro live up to sales and marketing promises?
I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process
Did implementation of VMware Workstation Pro go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy VMware Workstation Pro again?
Yes