Synology Virtual Machine Manager Pro Licence Pack

Manage Virtual Machines Across Your Synology Hosts Synology Virtual Machine Manager Pro extends a supported NAS virtualisation environment with cluster features for migration, replication and resource planning. Choose the number of NAS hosts and licence term that fit the deployment. The licence is sized by host nodes, not the number of guest virtual machines. It is a practical upgrade for a verified VMM environment where virtual machines need a planned path between compatible systems. Highlights A Defined Cluster Entitlement 3-Node or 7-Node choices with 1/3/5-year terms Live migration and remote replication capabilities Up to 255 snapshots per VM and 4,096 virtual switches Key Features Move Workloads with a Planned Migration Path Pro supports live migration, remote storage migration and running a virtual machine on a remote host. Host compatibility, CPU resources, network design and storage configuration still determine whether a particular migration is suitable. Build Protection Plans Around the VM Use supported snapshot and replication tasks to create a recovery plan for virtual machines. Configure and test that plan against the application, rather than treating the licence alone as a complete backup service. Size the Licence by NAS Hosts Choose three or seven nodes and the required term. A node is a compatible Synology NAS host in the VMM cluster; guest Windows, Linux or Virtual DSM machines do not each require a separate VMM Pro node entitlement. Allow Room for Advanced Cluster Controls Pro increases the supported limits for snapshots, virtual switches and VM sharing links. The number and performance of running virtual machines remain dependent on the actual NAS model, memory and workload. Check High Availability Requirements Separately VM High Availability requires a cluster with more than three hosts. A three-node licence does not by itself satisfy that requirement. Plan enough eligible hosts and the appropriate licence before relying on HA. Activate the Right Pack for the Existing Cluster Add the licence through Virtual Machine Manager with internet access. A pack is assigned to one cluster at a time. The supplied activation pack is checked before fulfilment; automatic or immediate key delivery is not promised. Summary VMM Pro adds useful cluster functions to a supported Synology virtualisation deployment. Match host count, term, storage and migration design first, then use its protection and management tools as part of a tested operating plan. Frequently Asked Questions Are Nodes the Same as Guest Virtual Machines?ExpandCollapse No. Nodes are compatible Synology NAS hosts in the VMM cluster. The number of guest virtual machines depends on each host’s model, memory and workload. Which Licence Choices Are Available?ExpandCollapse Choose three or seven host nodes with a one, three or five-year licence term. Each licence applies to one VMM cluster at a time. Does the Three-Node Pack Include VM High Availability?ExpandCollapse VMM Pro includes the HA feature, but using it requires more than three hosts in the cluster. A three-node deployment does not meet that requirement. What Does the NAS Need Before I Can Use VMM?ExpandCollapse Use a supported model with more than 2 GB of memory and Btrfs storage for the virtual machine data. Cluster hosts need unique static IP addresses; application and capacity requirements must also be checked. Can I Stack Several Keys to Extend the Term?ExpandCollapse Do not assume that activating several packs together adds their durations. Synology states that licence periods cannot be extended by activating multiple licences at once. Plan renewal against the current entitlement. Does This Include Windows or Additional Virtual DSM Licences?ExpandCollapse No. This is the VMM Pro cluster licence pack. Guest operating-system licences and paid additional Virtual DSM instances are separate, and hardware or deployment work is not included. Read more