A customized version of VMware's vSphere hypervisor. Designed for integration into OEM hardware platforms and devices. This version is especially intended for usage in embedded systems, such as edge computing, Internet of Things devices, or other settings requiring scalable, reliable, and compact virtualization.
Key Features:
- Compact Size: The hypervisor's compact footprint and streamlined design make it perfect for settings with constrained resources.
- Customizability: OEMs have the opportunity to integrate and modify the hypervisor to suit particular hardware platforms or use cases.
- Automation and APIs: Embedded OEMs may easily integrate vSphere 8 with their management tools because of its highly automated architecture.
- ESXi Hypervisor: Built upon the ESXi Hypervisor. It is popular for its resilience, scalability, and performance in virtualized environments.
- Support for a Variety of Workloads: Depending on the hardware capabilities. OEMs can run a variety of workloads on virtual machines, from simple apps to more complex ones.
- Cloud-Ready Architecture: The hypervisor was designed with OEMs in mind. It is compatible with more general cloud architectures and hybrid cloud settings.
Benefits of using it:
Reduced Resource Footprint: This software is optimized for minimal resource usage, making it ideal for edge and embedded environments with limited hardware.
Enhanced Security: Provides robust security features like encryption and secure boot, ensuring compliance and protection against threats.
Improved Scalability: Enables OEMs to scale efficiently across distributed edge locations or IoT deployments.
Streamlined Management: Use vSphere Lifecycle Manager to automate deployment, upgrades, and monitoring. Which minimizes operational overhead.
High Availability: vSphere's Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS) and High Availability (HA) capabilities make sure workloads are durable and can adjust to changing resource needs, even in embedded systems.
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
1. Processor: a 64-bit x86 CPU with at least two cores and virtualization capabilities for AMD-V or Intel VT-x.
2. Memory (RAM): Minimum of 4 GB RAM, but more is recommended depending on the number of virtual machines.
3. Storage: Minimum 32 GB storage for the hypervisor installation, with additional space based on VM and workload needs.
4. Network: At least one gigabit Ethernet network adapter is required; support for multiple NICs for advanced networking configurations.
5. Hardware Compatibility: Hardware must be compatible with VMware’s Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) to ensure proper functioning.
Other VMware vSphere 8 Products:
VMware vSphere 8 Standard License Key
VMware vSphere 8 Standard for Embedded OEMs License Key
VMware vSphere 8 Standard for Retail and Branch Offices License Key
OEMs who have added VMware vSphere to their hardware can use the OEM license key. The vSphere hypervisor is capable of being utilized with hardware products.
The basic features of the Embedded OEM License key are the following:
- Support for the ESXi virtual machine.
- Computer resources are virtualized.
- Management of virtual machines centrally.
- Performance can be optimized for integration with OEM hardware.
- High availability and distributed resources are advanced features worth noting.
A lightweight bare metal hypervisor is used to run virtual machines. It facilitates effective resource allocation and management making it ideal for embedded OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) solutions requiring virtualization.