How does VMware Workstation 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 professionals 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. – Vi
