Overview

VMware vCenter Server is a centralized management platform designed to oversee VMware vSphere environments. It enables IT administrators to ensure security and availability, streamline daily operations, and reduce the complexity associated with managing virtual infrastructures. By providing deep visibility into the configuration of critical components, vCenter Server allows a single administrator to manage hundreds of workloads, significantly enhancing productivity compared to traditional physical infrastructure management. The vCenter Server Appliance, built on Photon OS, eliminates third-party dependencies for patches and upgrades, further simplifying maintenance.

Features and Capabilities

• Centralized Control and Visibility:
  • Manage virtualized hosts and virtual machines from a single console.
  • Gain deep insights into the configuration of critical infrastructure components.
  • Enhance productivity by enabling a single administrator to manage extensive workloads.
• Proactive Management:
  • Automate load balancing with VMware vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS).
  • Ensure high availability through VMware vSphere High Availability (HA) and Fault Tolerance.
  • Utilize VMware vSphere vMotion for live migration of virtual machines without downtime.
  • Implement best-practice workflows with VMware vRealize Orchestrator.
• Extensibility:
  • Open plug-in architecture supports a wide range of third-party solutions.
  • Integrate seamlessly with VMware's ecosystem and partner products.
  • Extend virtualization capabilities through a broad array of additional functionalities.
• Enhanced Performance and Efficiency:
  • Experience up to 2x faster operations per second in vSphere 6.7 compared to 6.5.
  • Achieve 3x faster DRS-related operations with vCenter Server Appliance 6.7.
  • Benefit from a 3x reduction in memory usage in vCenter Server Appliance 6.7.
• Simplified Maintenance:
  • Deploy and manage with ease using the vCenter Server Appliance.
  • Eliminate the need for third-party patches and upgrades, reducing maintenance efforts.
  • Utilize a complimentary 25-Operating System Instance (OSI) license of vRealize Log Insight for enhanced log management and problem resolution.