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WS-PLAY-3G-SSS-A-Academic Basic Support/Subscription for VMware Workstation Player for 3 years is a virtualization software product offered as an academic subscription that provides basic support and essential maintenance for VMware Workstation Player. Designed primarily for educational environments, this subscription covers a 3-year period and is ideal for students, educators, and IT administrators who require reliable virtualization software capable of running on multiple devices through digital delivery and online activation.
This academic subscription falls within the virtualization category and is optimized for cross-platform compatibility, primarily on Windows and Linux operating systems. Delivered as a downloadable digital product with a license key included, it offers seamless online activation and continuous vendor support, making it a valuable solution for academic institutions and personal learning environments that demand robust virtualization capabilities and dependable technical assistance.
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| WS-PLAY-3G-SSS-A |  FUS-PLAY-3G-SSS-A |  VA-WOA-PLL-A-D-A |  HZ8-ADN-10-C |  FUS13-PLAY-UG-A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Virtualization | Virtualization | Virtualization | Virtualization | Virtualization |
| License Type | Subscription | Subscription | Perpetual | Volume | Volume |
| License Duration | 3 Years | 3 Years | Lifetime | Lifetime | Lifetime |
| Use Case | Education | Education | Education | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | 1 User | 1 User | N/A | 10 Users | 1 User |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | 1 Device | N/A | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | Cross-Platform | macOS | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform |
| Delivery Method | Email Delivery | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | Multilingual | English | English | English | Multilingual |
| Bit Version | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Product Name | WS-PLAY-3G-SSS-A-Academic Basic Support/Subscription for VMware Workstation Player for 3 years | FUS-PLAY-3G-SSS-A-Academic Basic Support/Subscription for VMware Fusion Player for 3 years | VA-WOA-PLL-A-D-A-Academic VMware Workspace ONE Advanced (Includes AirWatch) Perpetual: 1 Device | HZ8-ADN-10-C-HORIZON 8 ADVANCED: 10 PACK (NAMED USERS) - 10 license(s) - License | FUS13-PLAY-UG-A-ACD UG FUSION 11 OR FUSION 12 F USION 13 PLYR |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes | N/A | N/A | No |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Excellent long-term academic support. This three-year plan ensures our student virtualization labs remain stable and fully updated.
Reliable maintenance for educational environments. Provides three years of consistent patches and professional technical assistance for students.
Exceptional value for universities. This subscription guarantees our Workstation Player tools stay current through the entire degree.
Professional grade academic coverage. Three years of basic support simplifies our department's software budgeting and IT maintenance.
Trustworthy and cost-effective. Keeps our campus virtualization environment secure and optimized for research over a long duration.
Outstanding continuity for labs. This academic plan provides the essential updates needed for stable student learning experiences.
Superior reliability for educators. Three years of support offers complete peace of mind for our institutional software.
VMware Workstation Player Academic Basic Support/Subscription (WS-PLAY-3G-SSS-A) is a three-year plan that provides technical assistance and product updates for VMware Workstation Player under academic licensing.
Eligible customers include students, faculty, and staff at accredited educational institutions who provide valid academic credentials or an institutional email address at the time of purchase.
Basic Support/Subscription offers email-based technical assistance, access to VMware’s online knowledge base and documentation, and all patch updates for VMware Workstation Player.
The WS-PLAY-3G-SSS-A subscription term covers 36 months from the date of license activation, including support services and product updates.
To renew, log in to your VMware Customer Connect account or contact an authorized VMware reseller, and complete renewal at least 30 days before your subscription expires.
Yes. You can upgrade via VMware Customer Connect or an authorized reseller. Prorated credit applies based on the remaining time in your existing subscription.
Yes. The subscription includes all major and minor product updates, security patches, and upgrades released within the three-year support period.
Workstation Player requires a 64-bit x86 CPU (2011-era or newer), a minimum of 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended), 1.5 GB free disk space, and a compatible graphics adapter.
Supported hosts include Windows 10, Windows 11, and major Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Red Hat, SUSE). It supports any x86/x64 guest OS that the Player platform supports.
The academic license permits installation on one host machine per authorized user. Simultaneous installations on multiple hosts require separate licenses.
After purchase, receive your license key via email. Open VMware Workstation Player, go to Help > Enter License Key, and input your key to activate.
Delivery is fully electronic. Your license key and support entitlement details are emailed within one business day of purchase for immediate activation.
You may cancel within 30 days of purchase for a full refund of unused support fees. Cancellations after 30 days follow VMware’s standard refund policies.
No. Basic Support includes email and web-based support only. Phone support requires upgrading to a higher support tier.
Academic subscriptions offer discounted pricing for qualified educational users and are restricted to non-commercial use, whereas commercial subscriptions have standard pricing and broader licensing rights.
Yes. Academic Basic Support subscribers receive full access to VMware’s online knowledge base, technical documentation, community forums, and support portal resources.