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VMware vCenter Server 8 Standard
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Product description
Central management for vSphere 8
VMware vCenter Server 8 Standard
VMware vCenter Server 8 Standard is the full edition of the central management tool for ESXi hosts and virtual machines in a vSphere 8 environment. It runs as the vCenter Server Appliance and is operated from the web-based vSphere Client. The Standard edition is intended for environments ranging from a few hosts to large data centres. One instance handles up to 2,000 hosts and 35,000 virtual machines.
Central management
Manage ESXi hosts, clusters and virtual machines from one place in the web-based vSphere Client.
vSphere Lifecycle Manager
Image-based host updates; in version 8.0 for up to 1,000 ESXi hosts.
Enhanced Linked Mode
Link several vCenter Server instances into one environment with shared Single Sign-On.
vCenter High Availability
Active, passive and witness nodes protect the vCenter Server Appliance against host and hardware failures; a single licence is enough.
Backup and restore
Built-in file-based backup of vCenter Server and restore from it.
Content Library
A library of VM templates, ISO images and other files shared across vCenter instances.
Key features
Everything VMware vCenter Server 8 Standard can do.
Central management of ESXi hosts and virtual machines in the vSphere Client
vCenter Server Appliance 8 in sizes from Tiny to X-Large (2,000 hosts, 35,000 VMs)
vSphere Lifecycle Manager – image-based update management for up to 1,000 hosts
Content Library, vCenter Server Profiles and Update Planner
Enhanced Linked Mode – linking of multiple vCenter Server instances
vCenter High Availability with active, passive and witness nodes
File-based backup and restore of vCenter Server
Identity Federation for sign-in through an external identity provider
vCenter Server orchestration and extensibility
Licence for one vCenter Server instance
User interface in 9 languages, including English and German
60-day evaluation mode after installation
System requirements
Where you can run VMware vCenter Server 8 Standard.
vCenter Server Appliance 8
Tiny size: 2 vCPUs, 14 GB RAM and 579 GB storage (up to 10 hosts and 100 VMs); X-Large: 24 vCPUs and 58 GB RAM; deployment on ESXi 6.7 or later or into vCenter Server 6.7 or later.
vSphere Client
Google Chrome 90+, Mozilla Firefox 80+ or Microsoft Edge 89+.
Installer – Windows
Windows 10 and 11, Windows Server 2016, 2019 and 2022 (x64).
Installer – Linux
SUSE 15, Ubuntu 18.04, 20.04 and 21.10 (64-bit).
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
How many hosts does vCenter Server 8 Standard manage?
It depends on the appliance size: Tiny up to 10 hosts and 100 VMs, Small 100 and 1,000, Medium 400 and 4,000, Large 1,000 and 10,000, X-Large up to 2,000 hosts and 35,000 virtual machines.
How is the licence counted?
A vCenter Server licence is assigned to one vCenter Server instance. The managed ESXi hosts need their own vSphere licences.
How do I enter the licence?
In the vSphere Client, select the vCenter Server instance, choose Configure > Settings > Licensing > Assign License, enter the key on the New License tab, name the licence and click OK. See the Instructions tab for details.
How does Standard differ from Foundation and Essentials?
Foundation is intended for small environments with up to four hosts, and Essentials is part of the vSphere Essentials Kits (up to three servers). With both, multiple vCenter Server instances cannot be joined into one Single Sign-On federation; the Standard edition has no such restriction.
Can I try vCenter Server first?
Yes. vCenter Server evaluation mode ends 60 days after installation; the licence must be assigned before then, otherwise the hosts disconnect from vCenter Server.
What languages is vCenter Server available in?
vSphere 8, including vCenter Server, 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 |
| Type of license: | New (license validity starts from your first activation) |
| Language: | English, German |
| Compatibility: | Linux, MacOS10.12 and later, Windows 7 and later |
| Licence validity: | Forever |
| Manufacturer: | VMware |
Product instructions
VMware vCenter Server 8 Standard
Installation and activation
- Sign in to the Broadcom Support Portal (support.broadcom.com) and under My Downloads download the vCenter Server Appliance 8 ISO. Downloading requires an account entitled to the product.
- Open the ISO on a Windows, Linux or macOS computer in the same network and run the GUI installer.
- Stage 1: the wizard deploys the appliance OVA to an ESXi 6.7 or later host or into vCenter Server 6.7 or later; choose the deployment size according to the number of hosts.
- Stage 2: set up time synchronisation and vCenter Single Sign-On. Stage 2 can also be completed in the management interface at https://FQDN_or_IP:5480.
- Log in to the vSphere Client, select the vCenter Server instance, choose Configure > Settings > Licensing > Assign License, enter the licence key on the New License tab, name the licence and click OK.
- In the same place, check that the vCenter Server 8 Standard licence is assigned and that the system no longer runs in evaluation mode.
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