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VMware vCenter Protect Essentials and Essentials Plus v8.0

VMware vCenter Protect Essentials and Essentials Plus require access to a SQL Server database (SQL Server 2005, 2008 or SQL Server 2005, 2008 Express.) If you do not have access to a SQL Server database, the option to install SQL Server 2008 Express will be provided during the pre-requisite software installation process.

Download Version 8.0.3787.0 - 57.4 MB (.exe)

Important: If you are upgrading from a previous version of NetChk Protect, VMware recommends database best practices including making a backup before upgrading and also regular maintenance. Click here for our recommendations.

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VMware vCenter Protect Essentials and Essentials Plus v8.0, Patch 1

(NOTE: Applicable only to v8.0.3756.0)

Important: VMware has released a patch for vCenter Protect Essentials 8.0. The patch is currently available for download. Please see Version History for a list of defects that are resolved by this patch.

Download Protect v8.0 Patch 1 - 29.1 MB (.exe)
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NetChk Protect v7.8

Shavlik NetChk Protect 7 requires access to a SQL Server database (SQL Server 2005, 2008 or SQL Server 2005, 2008 Express.) If you do not have access to a SQL Server database, the option to install SQL Server 2008 Express will be provided during the pre-requisite software installation process.

Download Version 7.8.1392.0 - 59.8 MB (.exe)

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NetChk Protect v7.8, Patch 1

(NOTE: Applicable only to v7.8.1340.0)

Important: VMware has released a patch for NetChk Protect 7.8. The patch is currently available for download. Please see Version History for a list of defects that are resolved by this patch.

Download Patch SKB17119 (.exe)
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NetChk Protect v7.6

Download Version 7.6.1496.0 - 55.9 MB (.exe)

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NetChk Protect v7.6, hotfix 1 (NOTE: Applicable only to v7.6.1482.0)

Important: VMware has released a patch for NetChk Protect 7.6. The patch is currently available for download. Please see Version History for a list of defects that are resolved by this patch.

Download Patch SKB16779 - 14.1 MB (.exe)
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NetChk Protect v7.5, hotfix 2

Note: NetChk Protect 7.5 is replaced now by v7.6. Please install this newer version above. For current v7.5 customers, there is a hotfix available below.

Important: VMware has released a patch for NetChk Protect 7.5. The patch is currently available for download. Please see Version History for a list of defects that are resolved by this patch.

Download Patch SKB16359 - 14.1 MB (.exe)

NetChk Protect v7.5

Download Version 7.5.2716.0 - 55.3 MB (.exe)

Important: VMware has released a patch for NetChk Protect 7.5. The patch is currently available for download. Please see Version History for a list of defects that are resolved by this patch.

Download Patch SKB16359 - 14.1 MB (.exe)

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Download VMware vCenter™ Protect Essentials Plus - Configuration Management

Manage and control desktop and server configurations per company policy. Now part of vCenter Protect Essentials Plus and vCenter Protect Essntials Government Edition.

Download Version 4.3.19.0 - 22.5 MB (.exe)