Using the VMware Product Interoperability Matrixes

Products

• VMware vCenter Server
• VMware vSphere ESXi

Issue/Introduction

This article explains how to use the Broadcom Compatibility Guide, to find information on guest/host operating system compatibility and database and VMware product interoperability.

Resolution

To obtain information on interoperability between VMware products with each other:

1. Go to the Product Interoperability Matrix.
2. Select Interoperability to see information for interoperability between VMware products, or 3rd Party Solution Interoperability for interoperability between VMware products and 3rd party products.
3. Select the product you wish to start with, such as VMware vCenter, optionally chose a specific product version.
4. Select the product you wish to learn about interoperability with, such as VMware ESX, optionally select a specific product version.
5. Click Check Interoperability.

The results are displayed in a table.

To obtain information on supported upgrade paths for VMware Products:

1. Go to the Product Interoperability Matrix.
2. Select Upgrade Path.
3. Select the product you wish to start with, such as VMware vCenter.
4. De-select Hide Patch Releases.
5. The page will automatically refresh to display the supported product update- and upgrade paths.

The results are displayed in a table.

Additional Information

Note: To view releases that are currently past End of Life, de-select the Hide Legacy Releases checkbox.