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. Workstation Pro Delivers a Data Center in Your Laptop.

VMware Tools is a suite of add-ons that make VMWare better, less annoying, and more worth using.

Mouse and Display Integration: No more dragging your cursor and getting stuck in the VM window. With Tools installed, your mouse moves between guest and host like they're part of the same screen. It also supports dynamic screen resizing and multiple monitors. Just resize the VM window, and your guest OS will automatically adjust.
Copy, Paste, and Drag-and-Drop: Move files and text between your physical machine and the virtual one easily. Clipboard sharing works both ways. You can even drag files directly from the desktop to the VM. Super handy for testing, development, or everyday use.
Improved Performance: VMware Tools adds optimized drivers, so your virtual hardware behaves like it should. This includes video acceleration, improved disk and network handling, and smoother graphics overall.

VMware InstallBuilder is a development tool for building cross-platform installers for desktop and server software. With InstallBuilder, you can quickly create dynamic, professional installers from a single project file and build environment. In addition to installers, InstallBuilder will generate RPM and Debian packages and multiplatform CDs/DVDs. Automatic update functionality makes it easy to deliver updates directly to users once they have your software installed.

Powerful UI for Installer Development
Develop installers using the intuitive GUI or by editing XML-based installer project files.
Built-in actions automate adding commonly required functionality to installers.
Make platform-specific customizations while maintaining one project file for all platforms.

VMware InstallBuilder is a development tool for building cross-platform installers for desktop and server software. With InstallBuilder, you can quickly create dynamic, professional installers from a single project file and build environment. In addition to installers, InstallBuilder will generate RPM and Debian packages and multiplatform CDs/DVDs. Automatic update functionality makes it easy to deliver updates directly to users once they have your software installed.

Powerful UI for Installer Development
Develop installers using the intuitive GUI or by editing XML-based installer project files.
Built-in actions automate adding commonly required functionality to installers.
Make platform-specific customizations while maintaining one project file for all platforms.