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VMware vSphere 8 Standard
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Product description
Server virtualisation for businesses
VMware vSphere 8 Standard
VMware vSphere 8 Standard is the vSphere edition for server virtualisation with the ESXi 8 hypervisor. It combines vMotion live migration, vSphere HA high availability, replication and policy-based storage management. It suits businesses that want to consolidate servers and reduce both planned and unplanned downtime. Move running virtual machines between servers with no downtime.
vMotion and Storage vMotion
Move running virtual machines between hosts and datastores without interruption, including encrypted vMotion and vMotion across vCenter instances.
High availability
After a server failure, vSphere HA restarts virtual machines on another host; Fault Tolerance protects VMs with up to 2 vCPUs.
vSphere Replication
Virtual machine replication for disaster recovery is included in the Standard edition.
Policy-based storage
Storage Policy-Based Management, vVols, VAAI and VMFS over Fibre Channel, iSCSI and NVMe, plus NFS 3 and 4.1.
Built-in security
Virtual TPM 2.0, hardware TPM 2.0 support, Native Key Provider and identity federation.
Lifecycle management
vSphere Lifecycle Manager, Content Library and vCenter Server profiles simplify updates and configuration management.
Key features
Everything VMware vSphere 8 Standard can do.
ESXi 8 hypervisor with virtual hardware version 20
vMotion, Storage vMotion, Encrypted vMotion and Cross-vCenter vMotion
vSphere HA and Fault Tolerance for virtual machines with up to 2 vCPUs
vSphere Replication
Storage Policy-Based Management, vSphere Virtual Volumes (vVols) and VAAI
VMFS over Fibre Channel, iSCSI, FCoE and NVMe, NFS 3 and 4.1
Virtual TPM 2.0, hardware TPM 2.0 and key management via Native Key Provider or an external KMS
Identity Federation and FIPS 140-2 certification
vSphere Lifecycle Manager, Content Library, vCenter Server Profiles and Update Planner
Dynamic DirectPath I/O for passing PCIe devices directly to virtual machines
vSphere Quick Boot and support for 4K Native storage
Enhanced Linked Mode and file-based backup and restore of vCenter Server
System requirements
Where you can run VMware vSphere 8 Standard.
ESXi 8 host
64-bit x86 CPU with at least 2 cores, NX/XD enabled and Intel VT-x or AMD RVI; at least 8 GB RAM (12 GB for production); boot disk of at least 32 GB; 1 Gbit/s or faster network adapter; UEFI boot recommended.
vSphere Client
Managed in Google Chrome 90+, Mozilla Firefox 80+ or Microsoft Edge 89+.
vCenter installer – Windows
Windows 10 and 11, Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 (x64).
vCenter installer – Linux
SUSE 15, Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04 and 21.10 (64-bit).
vCenter installer – macOS
macOS 10.15 Catalina, 11 Big Sur and 12 Monterey.
How it works
1.
Order
Choose the number of devices and licence length and pay securely online.
2.
Key by e-mail
Your licence key usually arrives within a few minutes.
3.
Activate
Download the app from the vendor's official website and enter the key – see the Instructions tab.
Frequently asked questions
What does the licence cover?
A vSphere 8 Standard licence is assigned to ESXi hosts. A per-CPU licence covers one physical processor with up to 32 cores; a processor with more than 32 cores needs an additional licence. The exact capacity is shown with the licence key.
Do I also need vCenter Server?
Yes, for central management and features such as vMotion, vSphere HA or vSphere Lifecycle Manager. vCenter Server is licensed with its own licence assigned to the vCenter Server instance, for example vCenter Server 8 Standard.
How does it differ from Essentials Plus and Enterprise Plus?
Unlike the Essentials Plus Kit, Standard is not limited to three servers and adds Storage vMotion, vVols and policy-based storage management, among other things. Enterprise Plus additionally offers DRS, vSphere Distributed Switch, Host Profiles and virtual machine encryption, for example.
How do I activate the licence?
In the vSphere Client, open Administration > Licensing > Licenses, click ADD and enter the key. Then assign it to the host: Configure > System > Licensing > Assign License. See the Instructions tab for details.
Can I try vSphere before entering the key?
Yes. After installation, ESXi and vCenter Server run in evaluation mode with all vSphere features for 60 days. The licence must be assigned before this period ends.
What languages is vSphere available in?
vSphere 8 is available in English, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Korean and Simplified and Traditional Chinese.
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Product information
| Delivery Method: | Electronically by e-mail |
| Language: | English, German |
| Compatibility: | Linux, MacOS10.12 and later, Windows 7 and later |
| Licence validity: | Forever |
| Manufacturer: | VMware |
Product instructions
VMware vSphere 8 Standard
Installation and activation
- Sign in to the Broadcom Support Portal (support.broadcom.com) and under My Downloads download the ESXi 8 and vCenter Server Appliance 8 installation ISOs. Downloading requires an account entitled to the product.
- Check that your servers meet the ESXi 8 requirements and are listed in the Broadcom Compatibility Guide, then install ESXi from the ISO (CD/DVD, USB or network boot).
- On a Windows, Linux or macOS computer in the same network, run the vCenter Server GUI installer and deploy the appliance in two stages: OVA deployment and setup (time synchronisation, vCenter Single Sign-On).
- Log in to the vSphere Client, add the ESXi hosts to the inventory, then in Administration > Licensing > Licenses click ADD, enter the licence key and complete the wizard.
- Select the host, choose Configure > System > Licensing > Assign License, select the vSphere 8 Standard licence and click OK.
- In the same place, check that the licence is assigned to the host and that it no longer runs in evaluation mode.
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