To download the VMware Virtual Disk Development Kit (VDDK), you must now access it through the Broadcom Support Portal following Broadcom's acquisition of VMware. 📥 Direct Download Access
: You must log in to the Broadcom Support portal with an existing account or register for a new one to access the files. Broadcom TechDocs Download and Installation Steps Navigate to Broadcom Downloads : Access the vSphere Downloads section on the Broadcom support portal Select the Version download vmware vddk
If you’re setting up a backup solution (e.g., Veeam, Commvault, Nakivo, or a custom script using vmware-vdiskmanager), you’ll need the correct VDDK version for your vSphere environment. To download the VMware Virtual Disk Development Kit
Forensics & Auditing: Security tools use VDDK to mount virtual disks read-only for file-level recovery or intrusion analysis without booting the VM. Windows (