VMware Fusion 11 and macOS Big Sur: What's New

VMware Fusion 11 has made some significant updates to its features and functionality, particularly when it comes to running macOS Big Sur as a virtual machine. Here are some of the key changes you can expect:

One of the most notable changes is that the REST API is now only available on local host. This means that remote access to virtual machines is no longer supported. However, this change has also brought about several improvements to the overall user experience.

Another significant update is the removal of restricted virtual machine, which was previously part of VMware Fusion 12. This change allows for better performance and security.

Users can now download a remote virtual machine running on vSphere 7.0 to their local desktop with ease. Additionally, the ability to login to a container image registry with the `vctl login` command has been added, making it easier to manage and deploy containerized applications.

VMware Fusion 12 also supports KIND Kubernetes clusters, which provides a more seamless integration experience for developers who work with Kubernetes.

In terms of accessibility, VMware Fusion 11 now meets the WCAG 2.1 criteria, ensuring that users with disabilities can use the software without any barriers.

Some other notable updates include:

* Improved virtual machine shutdown time

* Faster file transfer speeds (Drag and Drop, Copy and Paste, HGFS)

* The ability to create a VM from an APFS Recovery Partition (limited to macOS 10.15 host)

In terms of security, VMware Fusion 11 has also made some significant improvements. For example, the virtual machine's graphics render is now run as a separate sandbox process, which enhances overall security.

Guest OS support has also been expanded to include Windows 7 or higher, and Linux with vmwgfx. Additionally, software requirements for DirectX 11 and OpenGL 4.1 have been added, including the need for a MacBook Pro 15-inch 2015 or later with dual graphics.

Finally, VMware Fusion 12 is now free for personal non-commercial use, making it easier than ever to try out the software. With these updates, VMware Fusion 11 is the easiest and most reliable way to run Windows and other x86-based operating systems on a Mac without rebooting.

For more information on what's new in VMware Fusion 11, be sure to check out the broader documentation for this release.

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