Now primarily bundled with VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) following Broadcom’s licensing changes. 2. vSphere Replication 8.x: Stability and Scale
This article explores the evolution of vSphere Replication versions and what they mean for your infrastructure. vsphere replication versions
Supports up to 4,000 replicated VMs per vCenter instance. Now primarily bundled with VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF)
vSphere Replication remains one of the most cost-effective DR tools in the VMware ecosystem, but it demands respect regarding version control. The shift from the 6.x branch to the 8.x branch represents a move toward tighter security, better scalability, and hybrid cloud readiness. Supports up to 4,000 replicated VMs per vCenter instance
Versions in the 8.x range are commonly used in environments running vSphere 7.0 and 8.0. VMware Licensing Has Changed: What's Next for You - HBS
Caveats and Limitations * In a federated environment with linked vCenter Server instances, when you log in to the REST API gateway... Broadcom TechDocs Show all Source Version Target Version Upgrade Method 8.7.x or 8.8.x 9.0 ISO file and VRMS Appliance Management Interface (VAMI) . Pre-8.7 versions 9.0 Cannot upgrade directly via VAMI; requires intermediate upgrades. 8.8 or 9.0 9.0 Cross-vCenter replication is supported if the target site is 8.8 or 9.0. Operational Limits by Version Legacy (Pre-9.0)
