VMware brings Windows 10 support with launch of Fusion 8, Workstation 12

If you’re a Mac user and need access to a PC, you can run Windows 10 in a window on your Mac with VMWare Fusion 8.

Centralized Management of Distributed Virtual DesktopsVMware Workstation customers interested in managing virtual machines can upgrade to VMware Horizon FLEX. VMware engineers worked with Intel to develop custom drivers, and those holding on to Windows 7 will now have much faster access to external storage devices and peripherals.

VMware today launched Fusion 8 and Fusion 8 Pro, the latest versions of its virtualization software for running Windows on a Mac without rebooting.

OS X El Capitan compatibility.

Fusion 8 and Fusion 8 Pro are optimized for the latest Macs, including the iMac with Retina 5K Display and 12-inch MacBook. Even Mission Control can now show Windows and Mac applications in one place.

In addition, both the Fusion and Workstation lines bring support for up to 16 virtual CPUs, 64GB of RAM and 2GB of video RAM per virtual machine.

The new release of Fusion 8 and Fusion 8 Pro supports DirectX 10 right off the bat, assuring that users get the best there is in terms of graphics performance.

Version 8 also supports El Capitan on the Mac.

VMware Ecosystem Integration – VMware Fusion 8 Pro has improved integration for connecting to, creating and running virtual machines hosted on VMware vSphere, VMware ESXi or VMware Workstation servers.

“Out of the box, VMware Workstation 12 Pro will work seamlessly with Windows 10, allowing developers and IT administrators to easily test for application compatibility prior to production deployments and enable maximum uptime and availability”, Nicolas Rochard, director of product marketing of end-user computing at VMware said in a statement. Check out the VMware website for more information on these Windows and Linux releases.

Supporting the former is a no-brainer so VMware’s gone and got it done so you can hear Cortana chirp or surf on the Edge from your Mac or non-Windows-10 PC. VMware Workstation 12 Pro is ready for Microsoft Windows 10, and introduces over 40 new features to support the latest software and hardware innovations in the industry.

For those wondering about the update to graphics, the support has been updated to OpenGL 3.3 and DirectX 10.

Improved Performance – VMware Workstation 12 Pro offers performance improvements that enhance productivity and the user experience. Like Fusion Pro, Workstation Pro is the more powerful option targeted toward developers and software engineers, while Workstation Player is designed for testing and deploying more basic virtualization throughout an enterprise.

VMware Fusion 6 and 7 customers can upgrade to VMware Fusion 8 for only $49.99 and to VMware Fusion 8 Pro for $119.99 at the VMware online store.

If you’re planning to dive into the world of virtualization, then you can pick up Fusion 8 for a price of $79.99, while Fusion 8 Pro will set you back $199.99. The upgrade fee to migrate from Fusion 8 to Fusion 8 Pro is $119.

VMware vCloud Air Incentive Program – To help users get familiar with the benefits of cloud computing, VMware Workstation 12 Pro customers are eligible to receive $600 in vCloud Air service credit to use for up to 6 months – twice the standard VMware vCloud Air sign-up offer.