Creation, maintenance and orchestration of virtual environments is part of software tester’s daily routine on most projects, especially when working with desktop applications. Virtual Machines (VMs) help you create isolated environments with different test configurations on a single machine eliminating the need for multiple pieces of hardware. At the end of 2024, the VMware company has announced a change in the license terms of the VMware Workstation Pro software application (includes VMware Fusion Pro for macOS), which is now being offered for free also for commercial purposes. I consider that a great opportunity for testers or those applying for a testing position to explore VMs and add a very useful skill to their resumes. Read more
