For this Tutorial we have used vSphere Client version 6.0.0.6376 for Esxi 6.5 version 4564106. Visit for more Tech info. *********************************************************************************************************** What is OVF and OVA format? Open Virtualization Format (OVF) is an open standard used to package and distribute virtual appliances or VMs. OVF is a standard, with hypervisors from VMware, RHEL virtualization and Virtual Box, supporting it. An Open Virtualization Application/Appliance (OVA) file is a single file that archives all the files that make up an OVF.
Today, VMware announces vSphere 6.5, the latest version of its industry-leading virtualization platform. This new release of vSphere features a dramatically simplified experience, comprehensive built-in security, and a universal app platform for running any app. VSphere 6.5 accelerates the. Legacy VMware ESXi hosts. If you have legacy VMware ESXi hosts such as VMware ESXi 6.0 hosts that are managed by a VMware vSphere vCenter 6.5 server, you can still connect directly to those hosts with the Windows vSphere Client if you want and manage datastore files.