Fusion: Powerfully Simple Virtual Machines for Mac
VMware Fusion gives Mac users the power to run Windows on Mac along with
hundreds of other operating systems side by side with Mac applications, without
rebooting. Fusion is simple enough for home users and powerful enough for IT
professionals, developers and businesses.
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Learn how easy it is to run Windows on your Mac.
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VMware Fusion: Powerfully Simple
Run Nearly Any Operating System on a Mac
Running Windows on Mac is only the beginning. VMware Fusion lets you choose
from hundreds of supported operating systems, from lesser-known Linux
distributions to the latest Windows 10 release, to run side by side with the latest
macOS release.
Connect to VMware vSphere
Securely connect with vSphere, ESXi and Workstation servers to launch, control and
manage both virtual machines (VMs) and physical hosts. Thanks to the common
VMware platform, VMs can be easily transferred from the vSphere data center to the
Mac desktop and then run in Fusion.
Develop and Test for Any Platform
Fusion makes it simple to test nearly any OS and app on a Mac. Build and test apps
in a sandbox while securely sharing local source files and folders. Fusion Pro now
includes a RESTful API to integrate with modern development tools like Docker,
Vagrant, Ansible, Chef, and others to fit the power of VMware into today’s Agile and
DevOps-oriented production pipelines.
Design and Demo Complex Solutions
With the ability to run an entire virtual cloud stack on a single Mac, solution architects
can demonstrate their entire software solution in real time, with safe rollback points
to return to known configurations. Fully express the story of your software journey by
running all of its components on a single notebook to show the world.
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FEATURES
macOS Catalina
Ready for macOS Catalina
Run nearly any operating system on macOS 10.15 Catalinawithout rebooting. Fusion
now has added support for thestriking Dark Mode look and feel, as well as support for
the remarkable all-new Sidecar feature. With Sidecar, you can drive Windows from your
iPad in fullscreen just as if it were a second display, complete with mouse, keyboard,
Apple Pencil and full touchscreen support.
Powerful Graphics
Powerful Graphics
Fusion can drive complex, GPU intensive applications andgames with an improved
hardware accelerated 3Dgraphics engine leveraging Apple Metal graphics technology.
By providing DirectX 10.1 and OpenGL 3.3 capabilities to Windows and Linux virtual
machines and now allowing for up to 3GB of vRAM per-VM, Fusion leads the way in
virtual machine graphics performance and accuracy.
Improved vSphere Connectivity
Improved vSphere Connectivity
Connect to vCenter, ESXi or Workstation Pro servers todrive, control, and configure VMs
or ESXi Hosts, withimpoved visibility into Datacenter and Host topology. With the
common underlying VMware hypervisor, Fusion makes it easy to transfer virtual
machines back and forth with a simple drag-and-drop, or control VMs directly from the
corporate data center from the comfort of your Mac. Available in Fusion Pro only.
Support for the latest Windows 10 updates
Support for the latest Windows 10 updates
Stay on the cutting edge with full support for running the latest versions of Windows 10
as a virtual machine on your Mac.
Fusion REST API
Fusion REST API
Fusion Pro provides a secure RESTful API servicedesigned for automation and third-
party softwareintegration. Leveraging the Swagger.io framework the Fusion API uses
standard HTTP/S and JSON to control over 25 different VM and Host and Network
operations. Build custom deployment tools to deliver macOS-as-a-Service, or integrate
Fusion into a modern, continuously iterative development pipeline with automated
testing. Now available in all Fusion editions.
Unity View Mode
Unity View Mode
Fusion’s Unity View Mode hides the Windows desktop soyou can run Windows apps just
like Mac apps. Windowsapps can launch directly from Dock, Spotlight or Launchpad
and, once running, can be viewed in Exposé, Spaces and Mission Control just as if they
were Mac apps.
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USE CASES
VMware Fusion is designed for every kind of Mac user. IT pros, developers and
businesses choose VMware Fusion Pro for its broad OS support, rock-solid stability
and advanced features simply not available in a non-virtualized environment.
Solutions for IT Pros
Solutions for IT Pros
Design, test and demo softwaresolutions for nearly any device,platform or cloud.
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Solutions for Developers
Solutions for Developers
Build and test apps and operating systems with ease.
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Solutions for Businesses
Solutions for Businesses
Enable BYO by deliveringcorporate desktops and apps toany user, anywhere.
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TECH SPECS
Fusion 11.5
Hardware
All Macs launched in 2011 or later are supported except:
2012 Mac Pro “Quad Core” using the Intel® Xeon® W3565 Processor.
In addition the following are also supported:
2010 Mac Pro “Six Core”, “Eight Core” and “Twelve Core”.
Software
macOS 10.13 High Sierra Minimum Required
Metal Host Graphics Rendering Engine
Hardware
MacBook (early 2015)
MacBook Air (mid 2012 or newer)
MacBook Pro (mid 2012 or newer)
Mac Mini (late 2012 or newer)
iMac (late 2012 or newer)
Mac Pro (late 2013 and newer)
Software
Mac OS X 10.13 or later
See Apple's documentation regarding Metal supported
Macs: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT205073
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Fusion or Fusion Pro - Choose the Right Version for You
Fusio Fusion
n Pro
General
Create and run multiple operating systems as VMs
Create Large VMs (16 CPU, 64GB RAM)
New App Menu
Customizable Touch Bar Support
Multiple Snapshots
Convert PC into a virtual machine
macOS Integration
Host/guest file sharing
Shared/Mirrored Folders
Run VM with Different View Modes
Unity View Mode
3D graphics with DX10.1 and OpenGL 3.3 support
Device Support
Runs on the Latest macOS
High Resolution 4K/5K/Retina Display Support
Virtual Trusted Platform Module Device
UEFI + Secure Boot Support
Virtual NVMe Device
Support a Wide Range of Virtual Devices
USB Smart Card Reader Support
Works with Assistive Devices (Section 508
Compliant)
Multi-language Keyboard Support
Operating System Support
Support for Windows 10 VM
Support for macOS Mojave Host and Guest
Over 200 Supported OSs (Linux, older Windows,
BSD)
