VMware vSphere Replication 8.5 Overview VMware vSphere Replication 8.5, released on October 5, 2021
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| Source | Details | Access Required |
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| VMware Customer Connect (formerly My VMware) | Product downloads page. Search for “vSphere Replication 8.5”. | Active VMware account with eligible license. |
| VMware vSphere Download page | Under “Drivers & Tools” → “Replication Appliances”. | Public; license required for activation. |
| vCenter Server Appliance (VCSA) Management Interface | https://<vcenter_fqdn>:5480 → “Update” → “Repository” → “Add OVF” (for VR appliance). | vCenter credentials. | VMware vSphere Replication 8
vSphere Replication 8.5 introduced several infrastructure and usability enhancements before the transition to newer versions: Storage Policy Flexibility : Support for changing the storage policy of replica disks. UI Improvements | Active VMware account with eligible license