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Topic starter 03/08/2025 12:29 am
VMware is a leading company in virtualization and cloud computing technologies. It offers a suite of products that let you run multiple operating systems and applications on a single physical machine by creating virtual machines (VMs).
🖥️ What VMware Does:
- Virtualizes hardware resources: CPU, memory, storage, and networking can be shared across multiple VMs.
- Supports enterprise environments: Used in data centers, cloud platforms, and desktop virtualization.
- Offers flexibility: You can run Windows, Linux, macOS, and more on the same machine.
🧩 Hypervisor Types in VMware:
VMware offers both Type 1 and Type 2 hypervisors, depending on the product:
| Product | Hypervisor Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VMware ESXi | Type 1 | Bare-metal hypervisor installed directly on hardware |
| VMware Workstation / Fusion | Type 2 | Runs on top of an existing OS like Windows or macOS |
- Type 1 (Bare-metal): ESXi is used in enterprise environments for high performance and security.
- Type 2 (Hosted): Workstation and Fusion are great for developers and testers who want to run VMs on their personal computers.
So depending on your needs—whether you’re building a cloud infrastructure or just testing software—VMware has a hypervisor that fits the bill.
