| Component | Minimum Requirement | Recommended Requirement | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | A compatible 64-bit x86/AMD64 CPU from 2011 or later | A modern multi-core CPU with Intel VT-x or AMD-V virtualization technology enabled in the BIOS/UEFI | | Memory (RAM) | 4 GB (sufficient only for running lightweight systems) | 16 GB or more (to run 2-3 virtual machines simultaneously) | | Storage (Hard Disk) | At least 15 GB of free space | 100 GB or more on an SSD for significantly faster performance (up to 5x faster) | | Host OS | 64-bit versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, or major Linux distributions | Latest version of Windows 11, Ubuntu 24.04, Fedora 40, etc. |
Not official, but the community “Unlocker” v4.x works with 17 Pro to run macOS Big Sur+ as a guest. Not for production, violates EULA – but technically interesting. index of vmware workstation 17 pro