VMware vSphere 8 Embedded Foundation

VMware vSphere 8 Embedded Foundation

The cost-effective and easy-to-manage virtualization platform for small environments

VMware vSphere 8 Embedded Foundation is the foundational version of the VMware vSphere platform, designed for smaller IT environments that don't require complex management features or significant scalability. This version provides an entry-level server virtualization solution, ideal for small businesses or branch offices seeking a simple and cost-effective way to virtualize and manage their IT infrastructure.

Main features:

✅ Embedded Virtualization Solution – vSphere 8 Embedded Foundation provides a simplified virtualization platform that runs on a single host without the need for a vCenter Server. This solution is ideal for smaller businesses or departments seeking a simple and efficient virtualization solution.
✅ Manage up to 3 hosts – This version is optimized for environments with up to 3 hosts. It allows IT administrators to run a small virtualization infrastructure without additional software.
✅ Easy management via the vSphere Client – ​​Use the vSphere Client to manage hosts and virtual machines (VMs). Web-based management requires no additional servers or vCenter instances.
✅ Snapshot and backup capabilities – vSphere 8 Embedded Foundation provides basic capabilities for creating snapshots and backing up virtual machines to ensure data integrity and recovery when needed.
✅ Availability with vSphere HA (High Availability) – vSphere HA ensures that in the event of a host failure, virtual machines are automatically restarted on another host within the environment to minimize downtime.
✅ Performance Optimization – The version provides basic features for managing CPU, memory, and network resources for virtual machines and hosts to optimize performance and efficiency.
✅ Easy setup and management – ​​Because vCenter Server is not required, installing and managing vSphere 8 Embedded Foundation is quick and easy, reducing the administrative burden for smaller environments.
✅ Cost-effective solution – This version offers a budget-friendly way to take advantage of VMware virtualization without the complexity of the full vSphere infrastructure.

Advantages:

✅ Cost-effective for small environments – vSphere 8 Embedded Foundation provides basic virtualization features at an affordable price, ideal for small businesses or branch offices looking for a cost-effective solution.
✅ Easy deployment and management – ​​IT administrators can quickly get started with virtualization, as no additional vCenter Server software is required. All features are accessible directly from the web console.
✅ Scalability for small environments – Although scalability is limited to up to 3 hosts, this solution provides a solid foundation for small virtualization environments and can be easily expanded to a larger infrastructure if needed.
✅ Increased availability – With vSphere HA, organizations can ensure that their workloads and applications remain available even in the event of hardware failures.
✅ Future-proof – While this is a simplified version, organizations can easily upgrade to an advanced version of vSphere later for more features and scalability as their infrastructure grows.
✅ Optimized resource utilization – vSphere 8 Embedded Foundation helps optimize server resources by running multiple virtual machines on one physical server, resulting in better utilization and cost reduction.

Scope of delivery:

✅ VMware vSphere 8 Embedded Foundation – Full version of the software for small VMware environments
✅ Digital delivery & license key via email within 1-2 hours

System requirements:

✅ Operating system: VMware vSphere 8.0 or higher
✅ Processor: 64-bit compatible processor with at least 2 cores per host
✅ Memory: At least 8 GB RAM per host (recommended: 16 GB or more)
✅ Hard disk space: At least 100 GB of free space for installation
✅ Network: Gigabit Ethernet or higher for fast network connections between hosts
✅ vSphere Client: Web-based management of the vSphere environment
✅ Storage devices: Supports HDDs, SSDs and NVMe storage devices
✅ Management: No vCenter Server required (direct management via vSphere Client)

VMware vSphere 8 Embedded Foundation – A simple, cost-effective virtualization solution for small businesses that need basic virtual machine and host management capabilities. 💻🌐