Which feature allows a company to leverage new processor features while keeping certain VMs on a specific CPU type?

The Per-VM EVC feature is designed to provide flexibility in environments where different virtual machines (VMs) might require specific hardware features. By enabling Per-VM EVC, organizations can take advantage of new CPU features for some VMs while ensuring that others remain untouched on older CPU specifications. This allows for a more granular control over the CPU compatibility for each VM, catering to particular workloads that either require or benefit from the advancements in processor technology.

This capability is especially important for businesses that may have a mix of applications, where some can support newer technologies while others are either not compatible or not optimized for them. As a result, this feature helps maintain operational efficiency and flexibility during transitions to new hardware.

Cluster-level EVC, while helpful for setting a baseline among all virtual machines within a cluster, does not provide the same level of granularity for individual VMs. vSphere High Availability is focused on ensuring that VMs are operational in case of host failures, and vSphere vMotion allows the live migration of VMs between hosts without downtime but does not address the aspect of managing CPU compatibility per VM.