Prerequisites This section covers what you need to begin VDDK and VADP development. Development SystemsThe VDDK has been tested and is supported on the following systems:Programming EnvironmentsYou can compile the sample program and develop vSphere applications in the following environments: VMware Platform ProductsSoftware applications developed with the VDDK and VADP target the following platform products:Storage Device SupportVMware Consolidated Backup (VCB) had knowledge base article http://kb.vmware.com/kb/1007479 showing the support matrix for storage devices and multipathing. VMware does not provide a similar support matrix for VDDK and VADP. Customers must get this information from you, their backup software vendor. Parent topic: Installing the Development Kit