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VMware Fusion 8 Pro delivers Mac virtualization for advanced users and IT Pros, leading-edge features for developers, and is ideal for Macs in businesses that want to ensure compatibility with Windows.

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Fusion Pro Overview

Fusion Pro takes virtualization on the Mac to the next level with features for advanced users, developers and IT administrators.

WHAT’S NEW

Professionals Run Windows on Mac with Fusion Pro

Fusion 8 Pro lets Mac users take advantage of Windows 10 features like the all new Edge browser, or strike up a conversation with Cortana, the all-new personal digital assistant, even while Fusion is running in the background. With support for over 200 operating systems including Windows 10, Fusion 8 Pro delivers unsurpassed platform compatibility and integration with the VMware ecosystem.

Expiring Virtual Machines

For workers assigned to short-term projects, temporary employees, or for a software evaluation, create restricted virtual machines that expire at a predefined date and time. When powered on, the virtual machine will query the server at specified time intervals, storing the current system time in the restricted virtual machine's policy file as the last trusted timestamp. An expired virtual machine will automatically suspend and will not restart without administrator intervention.

Ready for the Future, Today

Fusion 8 Pro is ready for OS X El Capitan. Install El Capitan in a virtual machine to test its new features, capabilities and compatibility with your applications without disrupting the host Mac. With under-the-hood performance improvements and overall smarter design, Fusion 8 Pro and El Capitan together introduce new ways to be more productive while delivering a snappier and more fluid experience when running Windows on the Mac.

Take Fusion to the Cloud

Fusion 8 Pro now provides a connection to VMware vCloud Air, as well as improving integration with vSphere, ESXi, and Workstation servers, allowing you to extend and scale your virtual machines in a compatible cloud. With a common platform powering the VMware ecosystem, Fusion Pro can easily connect to remote environments to launch, access console, upload or download virtual machines directly from your Mac. Fusion 8 Pro also supports OVF import and export to leverage compatibility with industry standards. This allows technical professionals to work with local and remote virtual machines side by side for optimal flexibility, bringing the power of the vSphere data center and vCloud Air to the Mac.

See the Difference

Powerful Virtual Machines, Powerful Graphics.

Fusion 8 Pro is optimized for the highest density 4K, 5K and Retina displays to give you a crisp and detailed view of your Windows applications. Experience more fluid graphics for every application with newly added DirectX 10 and OpenGL 3.3 capabilities. Everyday applications like Office, as well as highly demanding 3D applications such as AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS, run more smoothly than ever.


Create powerful virtual machines with up to 16 vCPUs, 8TB virtual disks, and up to 64 GB of memory to run the most demanding applications. You can also give graphics-intensive applications an additional boost by allocating up to 2GB of video memory to a virtual machine.

Near-Native Performance

With improved IPv6 support, including IPv6 Network Address Translation, you can create more complex networking topologies. Add and remove virtual IPv4 or IPv6 networks and create custom virtual networking configurations, ideal for testing and demonstration environments without impacting the Mac's network configuration. With updated networking controls and compatibility with the VMware ecosystem, Fusion 8 Pro users can recreate complex cloud architectures right on the Mac to validate design before implementation.

Built for Developers

With Fusion 8 Pro it’s easy to safeguard and protect virtual machines. The Snapshot feature preserves the state of a virtual machine so users can return to it at any time, allowing users to upgrade to new operating systems like Windows 10 without any risk. The Clone feature makes duplicating Fusion Pro virtual machines easy. Full or Linked clones allow you to make unlimited copies of a virtual machine from an installation and configuration baseline. Linked clones are the fastest, easiest, and most efficient way to duplicate complex setups for testing and custom demos.

Simplify License Management

With up to 65% improved performance with OpenGL applications, and up to 15% improvement for DirectX 9, Fusion 8 Pro takes full advantage of the powerful hardware found in the latest Macs. For MacBook Pros with a discrete and an integrated GPU, Fusion 8 Pro will automatically use the most appropriate GPU depending on the task at hand, activating the more powerful discrete GPU for demanding 3D applications or using the integrated GPU when performing day-to-day tasks. For added control users can manually specify the GPU to use, or let Fusion 8 Pro automatically decide, providing you the best performance while least impacting your battery life. Your virtual machine is automatically suspended when you close the lid, preventing any battery drain while you’re on the go. With advanced resolution handling and display topology detection, you can trust that when your MacBook, MacBook Air or MacBook Pro is connected to an external display that Windows will look as crisp as can be. If your Mac has a native Retina display or is connected to a 4K display, you’ll get a seamless experience even when running virtual machines across Retina and non-Retina displays.

Plugged in to Your World

IT organizations today can take advantage of the BYOD trend by providing internal users with approved corporate Windows desktops as secure, policy-based virtual machines. Take a new approach to delivering IT-blessed desktops to end-user Macs by using restricted virtual machines with VMware Fusion 8 Pro. Enforce corporate security policy-based capabilities such as encryption, virtual machine lease times or expiration, or even prevent users from modifying the virtual machine’s internals or configuration.

Single Virtual Machine Mode

TECH SPECS

Minimum System Requirements

  • Any 64-bit capable Intel® Mac® (Compatible with Core 2 Duo, Xeon, i3, i5, i7 processors or better)
  • Minimum 4GB of RAM
  • 750MB free disk space for VMware Fusion and at least 5GB for each virtual machine
  • Mac OS X 10.9.0 or later
  • Operating system installation media (disk or disk image) for virtual machines
  • Microsoft Windows is not included with VMware Fusion
  • Recommended graphics hardware for Windows DirectX 10 or OpenGL 3.3 includes NVIDIA 8600M or better and ATI 2600 or better

Supported Guest Operating Systems

More than 200 operating systems are supported. A complete list of supported host and guest operating systems is available at http://www.vmware.com/go/fusionoperatingsystems.

FAQS

What programs can I run with VMware Fusion?

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VMware Fusion lets you run more than 200 operating systems as virtual machines, including Windows XP through Windows 8. Nearly all programs that run on these operating systems will run with VMware Fusion. Programs can range from common productivity suites such as Microsoft Office for Windows, to graphic intensive programs such as AutoCAD or SolidWorks.

Can I play 3D games in a virtual machine?

Yes, VMware Fusion 8 has 3D accelerated graphics support, allowing you to play most games that require DirectX 9.0c with Shader Model 3 or OpenGL 2.1 in Windows XP Service Pack 3, Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8 virtual machines.

Do I need Apple's Boot Camp to install VMware Fusion?

Boot Camp is not required to run Windows on a Mac with VMware Fusion. However, if you already have Windows installed as a Boot Camp partition, VMware Fusion can easily create a Windows virtual machine based on your Boot Camp Windows installation. This will allow you to run Windows programs side-by-side with your Mac applications without having to reboot your Mac.

Can I convert my old Windows PC into a virtual machine for VMware Fusion?

Yes, VMware Fusion includes a simple Migration Assistant for Windows that allows you to quickly and easily move your entire PC to your Mac as a virtual machine. Install a simple application on your PC, connect it to your Mac, and VMware Fusion will detect your PC and take care of the rest.

Do I need a copy of Windows to run VMware Fusion?

Yes. VMware Fusion requires the installation of an operating system in order to function. The operating system is not included with the purchase of VMware Fusion. You can either migrate an existing copy of Windows from your old PC or install a new one. In order to run a Windows virtual machine, you must have a licensed copy of that Windows operating system or purchase a new Windows license.

Can I run multiple virtual machines on a Mac at the same time?

Yes, you can run as many virtual machines concurrently with VMware Fusion 8 as your system’s RAM will support. In fact, VMware Fusion leverages patented memory-sharing techniques to drastically reduce the memory required to run multiple virtual machines at the same time.

How many virtual machines can I create from a single VMware Fusion license?

You can create an unlimited number of virtual machines from a single VMware Fusion license. You will need to provide the required operating system software and license for each installation of a virtual machine.

Can I run 64-bit virtual machines?

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Yes, VMware Fusion allows you to create and run 32-bit and 64-bit virtual machines. However, you can only run 64-bit guest operating systems on Macs with 64-bit Intel processors (Core 2 Duo, Xeon or later processors).

Can I convert my trial license to a permanent license?

After the evaluation period has expired, you will be prompted to enter a license key. If you have purchased the product you will have received a new license key. Enter the purchased license key when prompted to unlock the full 'unlimited' version of the software. To take advantage of complimentary email support for up to 18 months, your license key must be registered. If you purchased the product from the VMware Online store, your license key is automatically registered. If you purchased from a reseller, you need to manually register your license key in My VMware. Please consult this KB article for detailed instructions on license key registration.

Do I need to download VMware Fusion again if I am converting my trial license to a full license?

No. You simply need to update your license key in VMware Fusion. You can do this from the 'VMware Fusion' menu, click on 'License' and enter your new license key.

Where do I download free 'minor' updates?

VMware Fusion will prompt you for updates automatically. To manually check for updates, click on the 'VMware Fusion' drop down menu in VMware Fusion and choose 'Check for Updates.'

How do I license my copy of VMware Fusion?

To license VMware Fusion, simply enter a purchased license key during product installation in the license key field. Alternatively, you can enter your serial / license key from the 'VMware Fusion' drop down menu in the product. Choose 'License' in the drop down menu, enter the serial / license key and choose 'OK.'

Complimentary email support is activated as soon as your VMware Fusion license key is registered. If you purchased the product from the VMware Online store, your license key is automatically registered. If you purchased VMware Fusion from a reseller, you need to manually register your license key in My VMware. Please consult this KB article for detailed instructions on license key registration.

How do I register my copy of VMware Fusion with VMware?

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If you purchased the product from the VMware Online store, your license key is automatically registered. If you purchased from a reseller, you need to manually register your license key in My VMware. Please consult this KB article for detailed instructions on license key registration.

I have an active SnS contract for VMware Fusion Pro. When can I expect to receive the new version?

Customers with an active Support and Subscription (SnS) contract with an end date on or after General Availability (August 25, 2015) are eligible for a free upgrade. Follow the instructions provided in this KB article to upgrade your license key(s).
After receiving your license key(s), you can download VMware Fusion 8 software from the Fusion Download page.
Upgrades will be available on My VMware shortly after VMware Fusion 8 becomes publicly available.

What if I have an older version of VMware Fusion, am I eligible to buy an upgrade?

Customers with older VMware Fusion versions (1.x, 2.x, 3.x, 4.x and 5.x) will need to purchase a new license.

When does complimentary support start?

Complimentary support starts when your VMware Fusion license is registered. Registration takes place automatically if you purchase your product from the VMware Online store. If you purchased from a reseller, you need to register your license in My VMware. Please consult this KB article for detailed instructions on license key registration.

How long does complimentary support last?

Complimentary support for VMware Fusion and VMware Fusion Pro is valid for 18 months from product registration.

Can I use a support incident for different versions of Fusion, for example versions 7 and 8?

Yes, you can purchase support incidents and open a support request for any product version that is still officially supported by VMware.

What is the support period for VMware Fusion?

VMware Fusion follows the Personal Desktop lifecycle policy. Please refer to our lifecycle policies for detailed information and end of support dates.

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A new version of Mac-based virtualization software Parallels Desktop was released today. Parallels Desktop 14 offers disk space efficiency improvements, faster application-launch speeds, macOS Mojave support, expanded Touch Bar support, better OpenGL graphics performance, and several other improvements.

Most people who use Parallels use it to run Windows within macOS, and the updates focus on that by improving performance and adding new features to make the two operating systems work more seamlessly together.

The key feature the Parallels team is pushing for this release is storage optimization. Virtual machines can take up a lot of space, and that can be a problem when you're working with limited solid-state storage in modern MacBooks. This release claims to free up significant disk space in most (but not all) cases—up to 20GB in some situations. There's also a 'Free Up Disk Space' feature that will, in some cases, make it easier to pinpoint where you can achieve some savings. Some of the general space savings come from more efficient compression for states saved with the Snapshots feature.

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Parallels Desktop 14 also brings improved graphics performance in certain Windows applications, using the multi-platform OpenGL graphics API. Of course, Apple announced at its developer conference in June that OpenGL will be deprecated in macOS, with Apple's own Metal graphics API the only supported path going forward. When we asked a Parallels developer about this, he told us that OpenGL still works for the immediately foreseeable future but that the Parallels team is working on future solutions involving Metal.

Last year, Parallels added Touch Bar support for Windows applications. That is greatly expanded in Parallels Desktop 14. New applications are now supported out of the box, including:

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  • SketchUp
  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Quicken
  • QuickBooks
  • Visual Studio

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Parallels includes a tool for creating custom Touch Bar layouts for Windows applications that are not already supported; this release makes that particularly powerful with an XML authoring feature.

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Other features include shared camera support for cameras with up to 4K resolution, Microsoft Ink support for Microsoft Office with pressure-sensitivity support in some applications, faster boot times and application launch speeds, faster suspend operations on APFS partitions, significantly improved performance on the iMac Pro with AVX-512, and small UX improvements like progress bars in the dock for Windows applications.

Parallels Desktop 14 is available now with an annual subscription starting at $79.99 or a perpetual license at $99.99. The Pro and Business editions will set you back a bit more, though—$99.99 per year.