How does VMware Workstation 5 compare to VMware ACE?
While both products are built on the same core Workstation virtualization technology, are hosted products (install on top of a host operating system), and are installed on a single user’s PC, they are sold to different audiences, used differently, and have different features and capabilities. Workstation is sold to, and used by, software developers and IT professional for software testing and development, IT support, computer-based training, and software demos. Workstation users have essentially unlimited control on how they use Workstation and how they create and modify the virtual machines within it. VMware ACE is sold to desktop managers. Desktop managers use ACE Manager to create, package and provision VMware ACE onto end-user PCs — typically non-technical end users. VMware ACE is centrally configured and deployed and the end-user has very limited control over the virtual machine. VMware ACE is used primarily to ensure more secure guest worker, partner, and remote PC access. For m
