Description:

VMware vSAN 6.1, shipping with vSphere 6.0.0 U1, introduces a new feature called VMware vSAN Stretched Cluster. vSAN Stretched Cluster is a specific configuration implemented in environments where disaster/downtime avoidance is a key requirement. This guide was developed to provide additional insight and information for installation, configuration and operation of a vSAN stretched cluster infrastructure in conjunction with VMware vSphere. This guide will explain how vSphere handles specific failure scenarios and discuss various design considerations and operational procedures.