VMware vCenter Server 8 Foundation

VMware vCenter Server 8 Foundation

The simple and cost-effective management platform for smaller VMware environments

VMware vCenter Server 8 Foundation is a basic version of VMware vCenter Server designed for small to medium-sized VMware vSphere environments. It provides centralized management and orchestration of vSphere hosts and virtual machines without the advanced features of the Enterprise or Standard versions. vCenter Server 8 Foundation offers a simplified user interface and management features to provide enterprises with a cost-effective solution for managing their VMware environment.

Main features:

✅ Centralized Management – ​​With vCenter Server 8 Foundation, IT administrators can manage all vSphere hosts and virtual machines from a single console, making administration much easier.
✅ Cost-effective for small environments – This version is ideal for small businesses or departments that need a centralized management platform for up to 4 vSphere hosts .
✅ User-friendly interface – The web-based interface enables easy and intuitive management of hosts and virtual machines.
✅ vSphere Web Client – ​​Use the vSphere Web Client to easily manage hosts and VMs without installing additional software.
✅ vMotion and Storage vMotion (limited functionality) – Move virtual machines and their storage from one host to another without causing downtime to maximize performance and availability.
✅ Built-in automation – vCenter Server 8 Foundation enables basic automation features to make managing virtual machines and hosts easier.
✅ Advanced security features – vCenter Server provides role-based access controls (RBAC) and basic security features to manage user rights and ensure data security.
✅ Backup and recovery – Create regular backups of hosts and virtual machines to ensure the availability of your infrastructure.
✅ Centralized monitoring and performance management – ​​Monitor the performance of your VMware environment and receive alerts about potential problems.

Advantages:

✅ Cost and resource efficient – ​​vCenter Server 8 Foundation is a cost-effective solution that provides the basic functions of vSphere management, ideal for small and medium-sized businesses.
✅ Easy management and implementation – The user-friendly web interface allows administrators to quickly and easily manage a VMware environment without the need for extensive training or resources.
✅ Scalability for smaller environments – This version is ideal for smaller vSphere environments as it offers easy management for up to 4 hosts while providing all the basic features.
✅ Increased productivity through automation – Automation features help reduce repetitive tasks and assist IT administrators in efficiently managing their virtual infrastructure.
✅ Improved security – By implementing role-based access control, administrators can ensure that only authorized users can access critical data.
✅ Easy backup and recovery – Built-in backup and recovery capabilities ensure organizations can quickly restore their virtual machines and hosts in the event of a failure.

Scope of delivery:

✅ VMware vCenter Server 8 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 7.0 or higher
✅ Processor: 64-bit compatible processor with at least 2 cores per host
✅ Memory: At least 8 GB RAM (recommended: 16 GB or more)
✅ Hard disk space: At least 100 GB of free space for installation
✅ Network: Gigabit Ethernet or better for fast network connections between hosts
✅ vCenter Server Appliance (vCSA): Recommended instead of the Windows-based installation
✅ Storage devices: No special requirements, compatible with vSphere hosts and virtual machines

VMware vCenter Server 8 Foundation – A cost-effective and easy-to-use solution for smaller VMware environments, providing centralized management, simple automation, and security features for up to four hosts. 💻🌐