Vmware Workstation Pro 17.0.0 Build 20800274 -x... Patched -

Based on the version string "VMware Workstation Pro 17.0.0 Build 20800274", here are the key features of this specific release:

Snapshots (great for testing)

• Take snapshot: VM → Snapshot → Take Snapshot
• Name: Before driver install
• Memory snapshot: optional (slower, larger)
• Revert: instantly roll back
• Limitation in build 20800274: Snapshots degrade performance over time. Delete old ones.

5. Advanced Networking Modes

Build 20800274 supports standard VMware networking plus container networking (vctl). VMware Workstation Pro 17.0.0 Build 20800274 -x...

| Mode | Virtual Switch | Use Case | |------|----------------|-----------| | Bridged | VMnet0 | VM acts as separate device on host's physical network. Gets own IP from router. | | NAT | VMnet8 | Share host IP. Best for guests needing internet but not incoming connections. | | Host-only | VMnet1 | Isolated network between host and VMs only. | | Custom | VMnet2-19 | Create isolated lab networks (e.g., two VMs with no host access). | Based on the version string "VMware Workstation Pro 17

Virtual Hardware Version 21

The most significant change in this build is the introduction of virtual hardware version 21. This virtual motherboard defines which devices and features are available to the guest. Key upgrades include: Take snapshot: VM → Snapshot → Take Snapshot

• Support for up to 32 virtual CPUs (vCPUs) per VM, up from 16 in Workstation 16.
• Increased memory limit to 128 GB of RAM per VM (host permitting).
• Introduction of a virtual NVMe controller (in addition to the legacy BusLogic and LSI Logic SAS controllers), drastically improving storage performance for modern OSes like Windows Server 2022 and Ubuntu 22.04.
• Support for DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.3 3D acceleration within the guest, critical for CAD applications and lighter gaming.