FAQs

It is ideal for smaller deployments, such as:

  • Branch offices or remote sites needing limited virtualization management.
  • Small to medium-sized businesses that don’t require large-scale infrastructure.

VMware vSphere 6 Embedded Foundation is a version of the vSphere platform that is intended for tiny environments. It offers a streamlined solution for virtualization management, along with a built-in vCenter Server instance.


  • vCenter Server Appliance with basic management tools.
  • High availability and resource optimization for small environments.
  • Basic features like vMotionResource Pools, and Templates for managing VMs.

vSphere 6 Embedded Foundation supports up to 3 ESXi hosts, making it suitable for small-scale environments with basic virtualization needs.