Product overview
VMware vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus with Add-on for Kubernetes provides a comprehensive virtualization platform for managing virtualized data centers and supporting Kubernetes-based workloads.
Lifecycle management
The platform includes tools for simplifying software updates and infrastructure lifecycle operations.
- Lifecycle Manager for VMware software patching and firmware upgrades
- Update Scheduler for managing update processes
- RESTful API support for lifecycle automation
Security features
VMware vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus includes integrated security features for infrastructure, data, and access management.
- Policy-driven security architecture
- Protection for infrastructure, data, and user access
- Support for secure authentication and access management
Performance and resilience
The platform provides features designed to support large workloads and improve virtual machine performance.
- Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) with a workload-focused approach
- Enhanced vMotion capabilities for large and mission-critical workloads
- Support for vSphere Persistent Memory on compatible hardware
- Application performance improvements through optimized resource management
Kubernetes support
The included add-on extends the platform with Kubernetes-related capabilities for containerized workloads.
- Support for Kubernetes-based workloads
- Integration of Kubernetes capabilities within the vSphere environment
License details
- Edition: VMware vSphere 8 Enterprise Plus with Add-on for Kubernetes
- Region: Global