VMware Fusion and Workstation: Licensing information


Licensing information

ItemInformation
License Term Renew annually on June 30 
License Type Volume - Perpetual license includes 24/7 product support and subscription through June 30
Operating SystemsMac (Fusion); Windows; Linux (Workstation) 
Institutional Computers Eligibility All faculty/staff institutional computers are eligible 
Institutional Computers Fee Yes 
Personal Computers Eligibility Not available 
Personal Computers Fee Not applicable 
Work-at-Home Rights Not available 
How to Obtain Visit the SHI tile in Prime Financial portal (on-campus or VPN connection required).  For questions, contact softwarecenter@princeton.edu

Additional information

VMware negotiated a licensing agreement with NJEdge that enables NJEdge members to purchase VMware software and support at special rates. Selected VMware products can be purchased through the SHI tile in the Prime Financial portal (on-campus or vpn connection required). All licenses purchased through this program are perpetual and include 24/7 Production Support & Subscription from VMware.  Subscription gives you free version upgrades during the license period, ending on June 30 of the license year.

The full line of VMware products are available at http://www.vmware.com

VMware Fusion is software which allows you to run Windows programs alongside Mac applications without rebooting and turns your Mac into the ultimate computer for compatibility.

VMware Workstation is a broad operating system support and provides a seamless way to access virtual machines. It enables you to build a cloud on your laptop and run applications on multiple operating systems including Linux, Windows and more at the same time on the same PC without rebooting.