It added support for Jumbo Frames on virtual networks, improving data transfer speeds for complex lab environments. Licensing and Modern Availability
A common bug involved VMs failing to recognize USB devices. This often required a clean reinstall of VMware Tools or manual permissions adjustments in System Preferences under "Security & Privacy". VMware Fusion Pro 11.5.0
This version introduced several key features that improved the desktop virtualization experience: It added support for Jumbo Frames on virtual
As of late 2024, Broadcom (the owner of VMware) has made significant changes to how Fusion is distributed: This version introduced several key features that improved
VMware Fusion Pro 11.5.0, released in late 2019, was a significant update designed primarily to support and modernize virtual machine (VM) performance on Intel-based Macs . While it has since been superseded by versions like Fusion 13, it remains a critical version for users running legacy hardware or specific older macOS environments. Core Enhancements in 11.5.0
A major addition for developers was vctl , a command-line tool for building, running, and managing containers (like Docker) directly within Fusion without needing a full VM.
If you are using a newer Mac with Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3) , version 11.5.0 is not compatible. You must use the latest version of VMware Fusion to run Windows 11 or Linux on ARM-based hardware. Troubleshooting Common Issues