In an effort to bridge the gap between traditional virtualization and modern cloud-native development, Workstation 17 includes the vctl (VMware Container CLI) interface.
This feature allows you to build, run, and manage OCI-compliant containers directly within Workstation. It effectively lets you treat containers with the same workflow you use for VMs. If you’ve been wanting to dabble in Docker but prefer the GUI management style of VMware, this is your bridge.
This build includes patches for CVE-2022-31699 (arbitrary write from host to guest) and CVE-2022-31700 (info disclosure via USB arbitration). If you are running an older version (pre-17.0.0), you are vulnerable to guest-to-host escape exploits. VMware Workstation Pro 17.0.0 Build 20800274 -x...
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For years, the biggest hurdle for testing the newest operating systems (specifically Windows 11) in a VM was the Trusted Platform Module (TPM) requirement. Previous versions of Workstation required complex workarounds or "hacks" to get Windows 11 to install. In an effort to bridge the gap between
With Version 17, VMware has introduced a Virtual Trusted Platform Module (vTPM).
vctl version # container runtime
vctl pull ubuntu:22.04
vctl run -it ubuntu:22.04 bash
This runs containers inside a tiny Linux VM (unlike Docker on host). This runs containers inside a tiny Linux VM
In the landscape of Type-2 hypervisors, few names command as much respect as VMware Workstation Pro. Released as the flagship product of VMware’s desktop virtualization line, version 17.0.0—specifically Build 20800274—represents a critical juncture in the software’s evolution. This essay provides a comprehensive examination of this particular build, exploring its technical specifications, architectural improvements, compatibility features, performance metrics, and its place within the broader narrative of x86 virtualization. Unlike incremental updates, a major release like 17.0.0 signals fundamental shifts in capability, security, and host-guest integration.
Note on your search term: The -x... suffix in your keyword often indicates a "keygen" or "patch." Be extremely careful.
Using a loader or BBS release for Build 20800274 frequently leads to:
Build 20800274 isn't just about looks; it's about power. The graphics engine has been upgraded to support DirectX 11 (DX11) and OpenGL 4.1.