VMware (now part of Broadcom) is phasing out classic monolithic ZDC downloads in favor of:
: ZDC files are NOT standard archive files. Opening them with WinRAR or 7-Zip will often fail. They must be processed by authorized VCP software. vcp zdc files download
Advanced users save ZDC snapshots before major configuration changes (e.g., upgrading vCenter, enabling vSAN encryption). The “download” preserves a golden state. VMware (now part of Broadcom) is phasing out