VMware vSphere+ is a multi-cloud workload platform that extends on-premises vSphere environments with cloud-based services. Its primary use cases revolve around centralizing administration and simplifying operations. It allows administrators to manage their entire on-premises vSphere estate from a single, centralized VMware Cloud Console, enhancing visibility and control (A). Additionally, a key benefit is the cloud-enabled vCenter Lifecycle Management service, which automates and streamlines the process of updating and upgrading on-premises vCenter Server instances, reducing administrative overhead and ensuring consistency (E).

B. Live migration between on-premises and VMware Cloud is a primary function of VMware HCX (Hybrid Cloud Extension), not a native feature of vSphere+.

C. vSphere+ is a cloud-connected management and subscription service; it does not inherently increase or modify the performance of the core vMotion data plane technology.

D. Affinity and anti-affinity rules are a standard feature of vSphere Distributed Resource Scheduler (DRS), which is included in vSphere+, but this is not a new use case introduced by the service itself.

1. VMware vSphere+ Datasheet: This document outlines the key benefits. It states

"Centralize management and governance across your entire vSphere estate through the VMware Cloud Console" (supports A) and "Simplify vCenter lifecycle management by updating your vCenters from the cloud in a single operation" (supports E).

Source: VMware

"VMware vSphere+ Datasheet

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"Key Benefits" section.

2. Official VMware vSphere+ Documentation: The product documentation explicitly details the included cloud services.

Source: VMware Docs

"What is VMware vSphere+?"

Introduction. This section states

"vSphere+ connects your on-premises vCenter Servers to the VMware Cloud (VMC) console

so that you can centralize the management of your vSphere infrastructure." (supports A).

Source: VMware Docs

"What is VMware vSphere+?"

Cloud Services section. This section describes the "vCenter Lifecycle Management" service

explaining

"You can manage the lifecycle of your vCenter Servers from the VMC console... and upgrade them to a later version." (supports E).

3. Official VMware vSphere+ FAQ: This document clarifies the scope of the product.

Source: VMware

"vSphere+ and vSAN+ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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Q: "Does vSphere+ include hybrid cloud services like VMware HCX or VMware vRealize Automation Cloud?". A: "No. VMware HCX... are separate SaaS offerings." (refutes B).