We are trying to encrypt a couple of VMs but we keep getting the following error when trying to use the native key provider to encrypt existing VM machines in vSphere 8 Essential and using the VM Storage Policies - VM Encryption Policy. "The vSphere 8 Essential licenses for "Host" does not include "vSphere VM Encryption". Upgrade the license.
I recently viewed a video where Mike Foley and Bob Plankers mentioned that encryption was available for all levels of licenses including Essential. Obviously, I missed something or it is only for 7 or below. We ended up encrypting the servers with Bitlocker but I do not like having to enter the password if the server is rebooted and would like to be able to use the native vSphere encrypting if possible. I looked all over the place and I could not find the licensing prerequisite anywhere in the documentation. If indeed a license is needed, what license do we need to look for?
VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus supports VM encryption
VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus supports VM encryption
Thank you for your help, the problem is solved
Thank you, it is good to know. I was left under the impression that all licenses included VM Encryption but I guess I was wrong.
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