After the OVA deploys, power on the virtual machine. It will automatically register itself with the vCenter Server. Navigate to > Site Recovery > Replications in the vSphere Client to verify the appliance is active.
Provide valid NTP servers to ensure tight time synchronization with vCenter.
The appliance is configured with:
As VMware has moved to the , the process for downloading product ISOs has changed. Here is how to find the 8.5 version: vmware vsphere replication 8.5 download
To download the official binaries, you must access the Broadcom Support Portal (which hosts VMware downloads).
After downloading the files, always calculate the cryptographic hash (SHA256) of the downloaded file. Compare it against the value listed on the Broadcom download page to ensure the file was not corrupted during transit. 🚀 Deployment and Configuration Workflow
In the vSphere Client, navigate to and locate the VM you want to protect. After the OVA deploys, power on the virtual machine
Once the OVF or ISO file is downloaded, follow these steps to deploy the appliance into your vSphere environment. Phase 1: Deploying the OVF Template Log in to the at your primary site.
After logging in, locate the "My Downloads" section from the dashboard. This page displays all product downloads for which your account is entitled. Note that all VMware products currently support only the HTTP download option.
VMware vSphere Replication 8.5 Download: Complete Implementation Guide Provide valid NTP servers to ensure tight time
To download the official VMware vSphere Replication 8.5 binaries, follow these steps.
: Enable MPIT if you require multiple recovery points throughout the day.