does vmware server needs bare metal or can be installed on an existing OS

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I am new to virtual stuff on Vmware sort of environment.I am basically testing Vmware and its various things for our needs.I have a linux 64 bit laptop.I want to know

1) The Vmware server can it be installed in this existing OS or I need to have baremetal installation for this?
2) What is the advantage of using Vmware Server on Vmware workstation ? 3) What is the use of ESX server of vmware?

I have seen some alternatives like Xen which one is better Xen or Vmware might be a debatable issue but my questions for Xen are also same I checked Citrix website.

1) I see similar products for Xen What is the advantage of using Xen Server on Xen desktop ?

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