This article provides information about prerequisites and requirements for VMware integration.
To access all VMware features, including advanced and LAN-free transport methods, Xopero ONE requires VMware version 6.7 or later.
Xopero ONE requires a commercial VMware license.
Xopero ONE works with both ESXi and vSphere.
If you use vSphere, connect Xopero ONE to the vSphere server rather than an individual ESXi host. Connecting directly to an ESXi host when a vSphere server is active may cause backup issues.
Installing a virtual appliance (VA) is optional-- you can protect your infrastructure without it, but deploying a VA is strongly recommended.
To connect VMware to Xopero ONE, you need a VMware administrative account. It is recommended to create a dedicated VMware user account for backup tasks.
MacOS devices are not supported for many VMware operations. You cannot use macOS devices to:
Register the VMware host in Xopero ONE.
Back up VMware virtual machines.
Deploy virtual appliance machines on the VMware host.