Recommended search:
The index of search method is a powerful, old-school way to find software installers directly. For VMware Workstation, it can save you from login forms and slow download managers. However, the golden rule is caveat emptor – let the buyer (downloader) beware.
URL: https://customerconnect.vmware.com/en/downloads/info/slug/desktop_end_user_computing/vmware_workstation_pro/17_0
While this is not a raw Apache index, it functions as a structured index. For advanced users, Broadcom still maintains a secondary download repository: index of vmware workstation new
The Official Unauthenticated Index (for patches and tools):
https://downloads.vmware.com/
But for deep linking, use this pattern:
https://softwareupdate.vmware.com/cds/vmw-desktop/ws/ The index of search method is a powerful,
Let’s break that down.
If you visit https://softwareupdate.vmware.com/cds/vmw-desktop/ws/, you will find a raw directory listing. Inside, you will see folders named: URL: https://customerconnect
For automation tools like vmware-install scripts, VMware maintains public repositories. The README files often contain links to the latest bundle versions.
| Network Type | Description | Pro Only | |--------------|-------------|----------| | Bridged | VM acts as separate device on LAN | ✅ | | NAT | Shares host IP (with port forwarding) | ✅ | | Host-only | Private network between host + VMs | ✅ | | Custom (VMnet0–VMnet19) | Full software-defined switching | ✅ | | Virtual DHCP | Automatic IP assignment | ✅ | | IPv6 NAT | Yes | ✅ | | VLAN tagging | Yes (advanced config) | ✅ |