. Following the Broadcom acquisition, all downloads are now managed through the Broadcom Support Portal Download Instructions
: These downloads require a valid VMware Customer Connect account with an entitlement that includes vSphere Replication (see Licensing section below).
: Use the version dropdown in the upper right corner to select vmware vsphere replication 8.5 download
Each vSphere Replication 8.5 appliance deployment requires specific hardware allocations on your ESXi host: Minimum Requirement Recommended for Large Scales Memory Storage 20 GB (Thin provisioned) 50 GB (Thick provisioned) Network Port Configuration
Navigate to the Broadcom Support Portal website. Log in using your registered enterprise credentials associated with your Broadcom/VMware licensing profile. Step 2: Navigate to My Downloads I will start with the first round of
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Provide the vCenter Single Sign-On (SSO) administrator credentials. Click . Accept any SSL certificates presented by vCenter Server. replication is only enabled if:
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If you have the correct vSphere licensing, the software is readily accessible through the Broadcom Support Portal. By understanding its system requirements, following the correct deployment steps, and being aware of common troubleshooting scenarios, you can successfully protect your critical workloads and ensure rapid recovery in the event of a site failure.
The wizard will ask for:
vSphere Replication 8.5 . Instead, it inherits the license assigned to the vCenter Server system. However, replication is only enabled if: