As a maintenance release, version 11.1.0 focused on expanding the "Extended Edition" capabilities through enhanced platform support and security:
The broader Fusion 11 lineup, launched in late 2018, was engineered to leverage the for improved performance on supported Macs. It brought full compatibility for macOS Mojave and high-performance hardware like the 18-core iMac Pro. A key focus for the series was modernizing the user experience, featuring a redesigned Application Menu that allowed users to launch virtual machines (VMs) and specific guest apps without having the main Fusion window open. Key Features of Version 11.1.0
The "Pro" designation in 11.1.0 unlocked advanced features that set it apart from standard versions, including: VMware Fusion Pro 11.1.0 Extended Edition
: Provided a Virtual Network Editor for creating complex IPv4 and IPv6 topologies, essential for simulating cloud environments.
VMware Fusion Pro 11.1.0, released on , represents a pivotal maintenance update in the lifecycle of VMware’s virtualization software for macOS. Designed to bridge the gap between Apple’s hardware and diverse guest operating systems, this version solidified the stability of the Fusion 11 series by introducing support for then-current platform updates and critical security patches. The Evolution of Fusion 11 As a maintenance release, version 11
: Saved significant disk space by allowing multiple VMs to share a single base disk.
While VMware Fusion 11.1.0 was a standard-bearer for Intel-based Macs during its tenure, the virtualization landscape has since shifted. With the release of Fusion 13, VMware introduced official support for and transitioned to a free-for-personal-use model under Broadcom's ownership. Nevertheless, version 11.1.0 remains a significant milestone for its role in perfecting the virtualization experience on macOS Mojave and high-end Intel hardware. Key Features of Version 11
: It added official support for Windows 10 19H1 , Ubuntu 19.04, RHEL 8.0, and Fedora 30.