Vmware Instant

VMware’s enterprise-class, "bare-metal" hypervisor that runs directly on server hardware.

VMware is a global leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure, providing software that enables a single physical computer to act as multiple virtual machines (VMs). As of May 2026, the company—now —is undergoing a fundamental shift in its product structure and licensing following its $69 billion acquisition in late 2023. Core Technology and Concepts vmware

At the heart of VMware’s technology is the , a thin layer of software that interacts with physical hardware (the "host") to allocate resources like CPU, memory, and storage to multiple independent operating systems (the "guests"). vmware

In a major strategic pivot, Broadcom has consolidated thousands of standalone products into a few core subscription-based packages: vmware