VM server or workstation ?

[nixfreak]

Hi,

I am using VM player and server for some time now, but never try'd the version workstation. Okay, I understand that Player can only handle pre-cooked vmx's.

But what are the main differences between server and workstation. I know some, like:

server can boot auto when the host boots.

server can only make 1 snapshot

But there must be more..

[asatoran]

The topic's come up a few times before. Server's not designed for interactive console use so no emphasis on graphics whereas WS has experimental 3d support, in addition to the others you mentioned.

http://www.vmware.com/community/thread.jspa?threadID=32035&tstart=15

http://www.vmware.com/community/thread.jspa?messageID=581191&#581191

If those don't have your answer, post again.

[petedr]

Here is a document I found comparing the features of Sever 1.0.3 against Workstation 6.0

http://www.virtualization.info/lab/VMwareWKS60_vs_VMwareSVR10.pdf