What is SRM in VMware?

VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) provides policy-based management, minimizes downtime in case of disasters via automated orchestration, and enables nondisruptive testing of your disaster recovery plans.

What is the latest version of VMware SRM?

Build numbers and versions of VMware Site Recovery Manager (2143851)

Version Release Date Build Number
Site Recovery Manager 8.3.0 2020-04-02 15928802
Site Recovery Manager 8.2.1.2 Appliance 2021-05-21 17913307
Site Recovery Manager 8.2.1.2 2021-05-21 17913309
Site Recovery Manager 8.2.0 Appliance 2019-05-09 13481390

What is SRM virtual machine?

SRM is a VMware backup automation tool that provides replication technology and supports policy-based management of backup programs. SRM can perform orchestration of recovery programs to minimize downtime in case of disasters, and also lets you run non-disruptive testing of disaster recovery plans.

How much does VMware SRM cost?

about $3,000 a year
VMware SRM Pricing Advice What users are saying about VMware SRM pricing: “It is about $3,000 a year for the 25 pack. The package gives you the ability to protect up to 25 virtual machines.”

How configure SRM VMware?

The guide will walk you through the following:

  1. Deploy Site Recovery Manager 8.3 Virtual Appliance.
  2. Configure SRM Virtual Appliance.
  3. Connect to vCenter Server.
  4. New Site Pair.
  5. Installing Storage Replication Adapter (SRA)
  6. Configure Array Pair.
  7. Configure Inventory Mappings.
  8. Creating Protection Group and Recovery Plan.

How do I check Site Recovery Manager version?

Procedure

  1. Log in to the Site Recovery Manager virtual machine by using a Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) client.
  2. From the Windows Start menu, select Control Panel > Programs > Programs and Features.
  3. Verify that the Version column shows the correct version number for the following applications.

Why do we need SRM?

The goal of SRM is to streamline and improve processes between a buyer and its suppliers. Buyer Relationship Management focuses on developing a mutually beneficial relationship with suppliers, especially those deemed as most strategic to the brand, to promote quality, efficiency, innovation, and other benefits.

Does SRM require vCenter?

What components are required for a Site Recovery Manager deployment? Instances of vSphere, vCenter Server, and Site Recovery Manager are required at both the protected site and the recovery site. SRM also requires an underlying replication product to copy virtual machines to the recovery site.

Is VMware SRM synchronous?

Array-based replication support – allows customers to use current storage investments and offers options for zero data loss through synchronous replication.