Overview
The VMware Academic Software Licensing Program supports the use of virtualization applications in teaching and research. The program provides both desktop and infrastructure software for personal use, whether as part of STEM classes, in research projects, or for gaining hands-on experience with VMware products. Applications are provided at no cost to end users, with UmichITAM being responsible for covering the program's operational costs through an annual subscription fee. Titles include:
- VMware Workstation
- VMware Fusion
- VMware vSphere
- VMware vCenter
- VMware vSAN
- VMware NSX-T-LE
- VMware vRealize
- VMware Tanzu Basics
Eligibility
U-M faculty and students.
Staff is eligible only if directly supporting instruction or noncommercial research.
Access
Users can request access for a VMWare Academic Program account by contacting its.software@umich.edu with the following information:
- Uniqname to be granted an account
- First & Last Name