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heaven1688
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esxi licensed quesion

our company have a  vmware essential kit for 3 hosts licensed and 2 hosts have a install very long time with esxi standard 6.5, now

we plan to install 3rd hosts but should we install esxi 6.5 or esxi 6.5u2 ? Is the u2 using the same licensed or need to buy extra?

If we can install U2 for free, is there any reason not install the latest one 6.5 U2 but install only 6.5?

If anyone know please give me a idea. Thanks in advance.

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sk591
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Please view the product offerings and licensing models listed here: VMware Knowledge Base

Let me know if this helps.

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heaven1688
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Thanks. But looks like the pages only classified those features different vmware product have or not, and not relating exactly what I am asking.

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idet
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Hello,

from the licensing perspective it makes no difference, which 6.x version you are installing on the third host, 6.0, 6.5 or even 6.7, and all update versions.

As long as you have not more than 3 hosts which max 2 sockets each.

If you have a vCenter installation for management, check compatibility first.

Also consider vmware.com/go/hcl for hardware compatibility.

The only thing you might have in mind is the country restrictions of the license agreement (see EULA) if the third host is in another country.

best regards

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