vSphere 8 Foundation offers essential virtualization capabilities but lacks advanced features like High Availability (HA), Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), and vCenter Server integration, making it appropriate for specific embedded use cases.

This edition is useful for OEMs looking to implement VMware's virtualization capabilities into their hardware products, with a focus on industries such as edge computing, IoT, and embedded systems.

VMware vSphere 8 Foundation for Embedded OEMs is a streamlined virtualization platform that Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) can integrate into their hardware solutions to provide basic virtualization features.