We use VMware Workstation for testing and development.
It is very basic. There are not many features, but it meets our use cases. It is adequate for the use case.
We don't need a lot of features because it's development; I don't think we need anything else for development testing. There isn't a huge technical requirement. It does the basics and that is fine.
There are only a few issues with compatibility between various virtualization tools. Moving virtual machines, for example, between VMware and Parallel is a challenge. As a result of the compatibility issues, it's difficult. Aside from that, both tools are fine. They are very basic, but they do the job.
They could add more integration between them, and compatibility with the standard virtualization format.
I have been using VMware Workstation for two years.
I am not sure what version we're using, but it's the most recent.
There are three of us who are currently using this solution.
We have no plans to increase our usage at this time, but we may add two more users next year. It is not a significant increase.
The technical support is good. The community is also helpful.
I am no longer using the Proxmox VE solution for a variety of reasons, not because it's bad, but because I have a different requirement.
I am also currently working with Parallels Workstation. Their technical support is also good.
We don't use the on-premise version often; instead, we use a cloud-based solution for the service and the production environment.
The initial setup is straightforward.
The deployment is ongoing, and we use it on a regular basis.
It is not a production environment that has been migrated to the cloud. It is ongoing and does not have a beginning and an end.
Licensing fees are paid on an annual basis.
There are no additional fees; it is standard licensing.
I would rate VMware Workstation an eight out of ten.
