I've been asked by a friend to spec them a server/storage config. Part of the spec is VMWare licenses as they want to virtualize. They will have 2 physical servers (maybe 3 in the next 2-3 years) each with 2 processors and 5 (up to 10 in next 3 years) virtual machines. They are a small-medium sized company. Which VMware license bundle would make the most sense? They will need ESXi and vCenter licenses.
I guess that really depends on their requirements now and going forward. Take a look at the comparison guide for more information. He can always reach out to a VMware rep for a more tailored solution. Good luck!
Sounds like Essentials Plus should do it... if they'll never have more than 3 hosts with dual sockets and don't need other features not provided by Essentials Plus. But it's really dependent on the requirements.