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IT teams searching for an advanced desktop hypervisor
About VMware Workstation Pro
VMware Workstation Pro is the industry standard for running multiple operating systems as virtual machines (VMs) on a single Linux or Windows PC. IT professionals, developers and businesses who build, test or demo software for any device, platform or cloud rely on Workstation Pro. VMware Workstation Pro allows you to run multiple operating systems at once on the same Windows or Linux PC. Create real Linux and Windows VMs and other desktop, server, and tablet environments, complete with configurable virtual networking and network condition simulation, for use in code development, solution architecting, application testing, product demonstrations and more. Securely connect with vSphere, ESXi or other Workstation servers to launch, control and manage both virtual machines (VMs) and physical hosts. A common VMware hypervisor maximizes productivity and enables easy transfer of VMs to and from your local PC.
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Migration from Citrix or Horizon is easy. OVD Enterprise integrates with today's leading enterprise standards, including any directory service, storage or hypervisor.
Key Features:
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-Full multi-tenancy support
-Full USB redirection
-Integrated Two-Factor Authentication
-Integrated secure gateway allows for secure remote access. No need for NetScaler
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Omnissa Horizon 8
Elevate the digital workspace experience with the efficient and secure delivery of virtual desktops and apps from on-premises to the cloud.
Horizon 8 is a modern platform for secure delivery of virtual desktops and apps across the hybrid cloud, from the market leader in software-defined data center and digital workspaces. By leveraging unique integration with trusted technology, Horizon 8 helps IT efficiently deploy and scale virtual desktops and apps from a single control plane with rapid provisioning, automation, and simplified management to extend the best digital workspace experience to end users. Efficiently manage desktops and apps across private, hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructure using a cloud-based console and SaaS management services. Leverage intrinsic security built into Horizon infrastructure to gain highly secure remote access to corporate resources - providing protection from the device to the data center to the cloud.
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Broadcom
Founded: 1991
United States
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