VMware vSphere Replication is an extension to VMware vCenter Server, and you can use it as an alternative to storage-based replication.

With VMware vSphere Replication, you can protect your virtual machines from partial or complete site failure by replicating the virtual machines between two or multiple sites, or within the same site.

VMware vSphere Replication Administration provides information about how to install, upgrade, configure, and protect virtual machines with VMware vSphere Replication.

Intended Audience

This information is intended for anyone who wants to install, upgrade, configure and protect virtual machines using VMware vSphere Replication. The information is written for experienced Linux system administrators who are familiar with virtual machine technology and datacenter operations.