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WS-PLAY-G-SSS-A-Academic Basic Support/Subscription for VMware Workstation Player for 1 year is a virtualization software solution offered as an academic subscription license. This product is designed for educational use, enabling students and educators to run multiple operating systems on a single device for learning and development. It is a cost-effective, digital-key delivered solution with online activation and is compatible with Windows and Linux platforms.
This subscription covers one user on one device for a 1-year period, making it ideal for academic institutions and personal learning environments. It is a practical choice for IT management in educational settings, ensuring smooth virtualization experiences without the complexity of physical media installations.
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| WS-PLAY-G-SSS-A |  HZ8-STD-10-3P-SSS-C |  NX-DC-PF-3P-SSS-A |  WS16-PRO-PLAY-UG-C |  VA-WOA-A-U-G-SSS-C | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Virtualization | Virtualization | Virtualization | Virtualization | Cloud Service |
| License Type | Subscription | Subscription | Subscription | Retail | Subscription |
| License Duration | 1 Year | 3 Years | 3 Years | Lifetime | 1 Year |
| Use Case | Education | Enterprise | Enterprise | IT Admin | Business |
| User Count | 1 User | 10 Users | N/A | 1 User | 1 User |
| Device Count | 1 Device | N/A | N/A | 1 Device | 1 Device |
| Platform Compatibility | Windows / Linux | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform | Cross-Platform |
| Delivery Method | Digital Key | Email Delivery | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | English | Multilingual | English |
| Bit Version | 64-bit | N/A | 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-G-SSS-A-Academic Basic Support/Subscription for VMware Workstation Player | HZ8-STD-10-3P-SSS-C-Production Support/Subscription for VMware Horizon 8 Standard: 10 Pack (CCU) for 3 years | NX-DC-PF-3P-SSS-A-ACAD PROD NSX DATACTR PRO PER PROC 3YR | VMware Workstation 16 Pro Upgrade | VA-WOA-A-U-G-SSS-C |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Essential annual academic support. Keeps our student virtualization tools updated with the latest security patches and features.
Reliable 1-year academic plan. Provides professional technical assistance and critical maintenance for our campus workstation labs daily.
Exceptional value for schools. This annual subscription ensures our educational software remains stable and modern for students.
Professional grade academic service. One year of basic support offers the technical backing our university lab requires.
Trustworthy and efficient updates. Keeps our campus virtualization environment secure and fully optimized for the entire school.
Outstanding reliability for educators. This academic support plan provides the necessary updates for a stable learning environment.
Superior maintenance for universities. One year of coverage ensures our student projects run smoothly on updated software.
The Academic Basic Support/Subscription is a 1-year plan providing technical support and software updates for VMware Workstation Player licensed for educational use.
This subscription is available to students, educators, and academic institutions with a valid educational email address or proof of enrollment.
You can purchase online through the VMware Academic Store or authorized academic resellers by selecting SKU WS-PLAY-G-SSS-A and completing the checkout process.
Basic subscription includes email support, access to knowledge base articles, and product updates during standard business hours for one year.
The subscription term is exactly 12 months from the date of purchase or activation.
No, renewal is not automatic. You must manually reorder the subscription before expiration to maintain continuous support and updates.
Yes, you can upgrade to Advanced Support or Production Support at any time by purchasing the desired tier and applying a pro-rated credit from your current subscription.
It supports Windows 10 or later, major Linux distributions with a 64-bit kernel, a minimum of 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended), and 1 GHz CPU or better.
Log in to your VMware Customer Connect account, navigate to Subscriptions & Services, enter the subscription entitlement number, and follow the on-screen instructions.
Yes, you receive every point release, security patch, and feature update for VMware Workstation Player throughout your 1-year subscription.
You receive a single-user, non-transferable license valid for academic purposes only, tied to your VMware Customer Connect account.
Yes, you can uninstall from one device and reinstall on another, but you must not exceed the single-user license terms.
You may request a full refund within 30 days of purchase if no subscription benefits have been used, subject to VMware’s refund guidelines.
Submit a case via the VMware Customer Connect portal or email academic-support@vmware.com for assistance during business hours.
Yes, non-profit colleges, universities, and government-accredited educational institutions qualify under the academic eligibility criteria.