Software virtualization company VMware released Fusion 12 on Tuesday in support of Apple’s MacOS Bigs, EGPU compatibility, DirectX11 app, game integration, and performance improvements.
VMware Fusion 12, which was mocked in June before the official announcement in August, runs on standard Max for Windows and over 200 supported operating systems.
As a host, Kubernetes applications can be used to run Windows applications on the dock, access Apple’s metal graphics, support up to 8GB of virtual graphics memory, access Bootcamp import and launch options, and run virtual NVM devices.
Performance is maximized at 32 VCPU and 128 GB RAM, while the above 8 GB VRM helps boost applications and services. Improved VM functionality and file transfer in Fusion 12. Users of Fusion 12 Pro can connect to Wisfire or ESC hosts for the remote workload.
New to Fusion is the ability to run without kernel extensions, which means tapping software into Apple’s APIs for VM and container processing. This feature is restricted to MacOS BigServer, however, older versions of MacOS have extension-based virtualization. This action is part of Future Proof Fusion, and Apple is preparing to completely eliminate kernel extensions in future versions of the MacOS.
Security enhancements include the ability to create and operate Sandbox VGPU rendering engines, support for Microsoft virtualization-based security, Virtual Trusted Platform Module (VTPM), secure boot options, and encrypted VMs for Pro users.
VMware modifies the pricing structure of its Fusion offers and sells a “generic” Fusion Player “base tire for personal use. Upgrading from Fusion 10 or 11 may cost a commercial license 9 149 or $ 79.
Top End Fusion 12 Pro includes additional features such as virtual network customization, virtual network simulation, clone creation, and encrypted VM. The Fusion 12 Pro comes with a $ 199 or $ 99 upgrade.
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