In 2013 I wrote a blog post that it was not possible to run VMware Workstation when the Hyper-V role was enabled (link ). Since VMware Workstation 15.5 it is possible to run VMware Workstation and the Hyper-V role together. Requirements: Windows 10 2004 or newer VMware Workstation 15.5.5 or newer …
Continue ReadingFor testing I use Hyper-V and VMware Workstation 10 on my laptop. One restriction of VMware Workstation is that it does not support VHDX disk files (yet). VMware Workstation support VHD files, so the VHDX files must be converted to a VHD first. After the conversion VMware Workstation can select the …
Continue ReadingThis procedure describes how to install Windows Server 2012 in VMware Workstation. The following versions are used: VMware Workstation Technology Preview 2012 e.x.p Build-646643 Windows Server 2012 Release Candidate Datacenter Build 8400 In VMware Workstation Technology Preview 2012 create a new VM …
Continue ReadingVMware Workstation Technology Preview 2012 is available as download. The Technology Preview makes it possible for example to install and operate Windows 8 and Windows Server 8 in a VM and the possibility to nest VMs. I tested the installation of Windows Server 8 in VMware Workstation TP, enabled the …
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