Once downloaded:
Cause: Your VMware entitlements do not include vSphere 8.x. Solution: Verify your license keys under “My Accounts” > “Licenses”. If you have an active SnS (Support and Subscription) contract, contact VMware support to merge your entitlements. vmware vsphere replication 8.5 download
vSphere Replication 8.5 does not require a separate license key. Instead, it inherits the license assigned to the vCenter Server system. However, replication is only enabled if: Once downloaded:
Check license status:
# Via vSphere Client → Menu → Replication → License Reporting
If you see “Evaluation Mode” after deployment, verify your vCenter license edition. Cause: Your VMware entitlements do not include vSphere 8