VMware has announced the general availability of vSphere 6.5 Update 1, the first major update to the well-received vSphere 6.5 that was released in November of 2016. With this update release, VMware builds upon the already robust industry-leading virtualization platform and further improves the IT experience for its customers.
vSphere 6.5 focuses on 4 areas of innovation directly targeted at the challenges customers face as they digitally transform their businesses:
- Simplified customer experience – Re-architected vCenter Server Appliance, streamlined HTML5-based GUI, and simple rest-based APIs for automation.
- Comprehensive Built in Security – Policy-driven security at scale to secure data, infrastructure, and access.
- Universal App Platform – A single platform to support any application, anywhere.
- Proactive Data Center Management – Predictive analytics to address potential issues before they become serious problem.
Additional support and enhancements found in vSphere 6.5 Update 1 include:
- vSphere Client Now Supports 90% of General Workflows
- vCenter Server Foundation Now Support 4 Hosts
- vSphere Support and Interoperability Across Ecosystems
- vSphere 6.5 General Support Has Been Extended
- Upgrade from vSphere 6.0 Update 3 Now Supported
Visit the vSphere blog to learn more about the new features included in vSphere 6.5 Update 1.
A recap of key capabilities offered in vSphere 6.5 can be found here.
