Vmware Workstation Pro Linux 2021 Review

On first run, VMware compiles vmmon and vmnet for the current kernel. If compilation fails (common with newer kernels), manual patches or scripts (e.g., vmware-host-modules from GitHub) may be required.

For years, VMware Workstation Pro has been the "gold standard" for local virtualization on desktop operating systems. While Oracle VM VirtualBox often grabs the spotlight for being free and open-source, VMware Workstation Pro has historically occupied the premium tier—offering better performance, superior graphics acceleration, and enterprise-grade networking at a price. vmware workstation pro linux

VMware Workstation Pro runs as an application on top of a host Linux kernel. Unlike Type-1 hypervisors (e.g., ESXi), it relies on the host OS for hardware access. However, it leverages hardware virtualization extensions (Intel VT-x / AMD-V) to reduce overhead. On first run, VMware compiles vmmon and vmnet