ZVM Appliance - Frequently Asked Questions
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- Last UpdatedJan 12, 2025
What is it?
ZVM Appliance is a Zerto Virtual Manager that runs on a secure Linux operating system instead of Windows.
Why do I care?
The ZVM Appliance allows customers to minimize the attack surface related to Zerto. The appliance runs no additional services and only needs to expose the Zerto web interface.
How do I get started?
If you are a new Zerto customer, you can simply download the OVF template files and deploy them through VMware. Migration from Windows, for existing customers, to ZVM Appliance, will be available in an upcoming release.
Do I need to be comfortable with Linux to use the ZVM Appliance?
The ZVM Appliance will require no more effort than the Linux vCenter Server Appliance. If you are comfortable with vCenter, you will be able to administer the ZVM Appliance. All day-to-day Zerto administration functionality is through the web interface.
Can I pair a ZVM Appliance to a Windows ZVM or to Cloud ZCAs?
In Zerto 9.7 and later, you can pair Windows to a Linux manager (ZVM and ZCAs).
Does the ZVM Appliance have the same functionality as a Windows ZVM?
Most features are supported. Refer to ZVM Appliance Requirements, Supported Features & Configurations
How to use Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) using Keycloak?
Keycloak authenticates using:
• | a password |
• | a one time password (OTP) issued by Google Authenticator or FreeOTP. |
You need to configure the authentication in the Keycloak administration. After this you can set up the mobile authenticator for MFA. See Configure Multi-factor Authentication for Active Directory Users on page 1 and Configure Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) .
Video: ZVM Appliance overview
On This Page
- What is it?
- Why do I care?
- How do I get started?
- Do I need to be comfortable with Linux to use the ZVM Appliance?
- Can I pair a ZVM Appliance to a Windows ZVM or to Cloud ZCAs?
- Does the ZVM Appliance have the same functionality as a Windows ZVM?
- How to use Multi-factor Authentication (MFA) using Keycloak?
- Video: ZVM Appliance overview