{"id":33131,"date":"2018-01-17T18:30:25","date_gmt":"2018-01-17T18:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/greenpages.com\/?p=7347"},"modified":"2018-01-17T18:30:25","modified_gmt":"2018-01-17T18:30:25","slug":"vsphere-6-5-enhancements-and-why-you-should-upgrade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/icloud.pe\/blog\/vsphere-6-5-enhancements-and-why-you-should-upgrade\/","title":{"rendered":"vSphere 6.5 Enhancements and Why You Should Upgrade"},"content":{"rendered":"

VMware updated vSphere to version 6.5 a little more than a year ago\u2014and since a lot of customers tend to take a wait-and-see approach on software updates and new releases to ensure they really live up to the hype, it\u2019s safe to say that vSphere 6.5 is stable, dependable, and built on infrastructure to keep up with new IT demands. If you haven\u2019t upgraded yet, here are some reasons why you should consider making the move to vSphere 6.5.<\/p>\n

While a changing IT landscape is exciting, it also comes with a new set of challenges such as combatting sophisticated cybersecurity threats.\u00a0vSphere 6.5 offers comprehensive built-in security for protecting data, infrastructure, and network access more effectively.\u00a0VM Encryption allows the encryption of a virtual machine, including disk and snapshots.\u00a0Secure Boot for ESXi ensures that only digitally signed code runs on the hypervisor.<\/p>\n

vSphere 6.5 also improved its ease of use. It now offers a more simplified experience for automation and management at scale and by having a universal app platform, the ability to run any app, anywhere has become that much better.<\/p>\n

From an HA perspective, VMware\u2019s vCenter High 6.5 has a new native high availability solution that is available exclusively for vCenter Server Appliance. This solution consists of active, passive, and witness nodes that are cloned from the existing vCenter Server instance. The VMware vCenter High Availability (vCenter HA) cluster can be enabled, disabled, or destroyed at any time. There is also a maintenance mode that prevents planned maintenance from causing an unwanted failover.\u00a0This feature is a major improvement in HA configurations.<\/p>\n

With ongoing new\u00a0system requirements, it\u2019s important to ask how up-to-date your environment is. VMware\u2019s Wave Two technologies such as NSX, vSAN 6.5, VMware Cloud on AWS, or AppDefense, all require vSphere 6.5.\u00a0If you\u2019re considering any of those products, be sure to check all the system requirements.\u00a0In addition, review the expanded hardware compatibility list as a hardware refresh may be required as well.<\/p>\n

Last, vSphere (5.5.) is going end-of-support in September 2018 so if you\u2019re on vSphere 5.5 and haven\u2019t had a chance to upgrade, now\u2019s a great time to do it.\u00a0vSphere 6.5 was set as a major release so it has a five-year support cycle and will be supported until November 2021.<\/p>\n

Upgrading your vSphere is not a simple process however; it\u2019s not a point and click and call it a day procedure. It involves scoping out your environment, performing a health check, and applying the right set of rules to correctly and effectively ensure no loss of downtime while also maximizing the full potential of the software.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking to perform an upgrade, GreenPages offers professional service engagements where we scope out your environment to ensure your upgrade is done correctly. You can certainly change the oil in your car, but why waste a good Saturday or worry if you\u2019ve done it right when you can bring it to a mechanic who does hundreds of oil changes a day.\u00a0Same with your VMware upgrade.\u00a0Trust that your advisor will complete the upgrade correctly giving you peace of mind that your systems will see positive results.<\/p>\n

For more information on how GreenPages can assist with your vSphere upgrade, please contact your Account Executive or sales@greenpages.com<\/a><\/p>\n

By Rob O’Shaughnessy, Director of Software Sales and Renewals<\/p>\n

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