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agustaf4
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5.5 VMware vSphere Standard License

We have a two cpu esxi 5.5 host and are just interested in the license which is required to be able to run the 5.5 web client to manage the host sense in 5.5 vsphere free is limited. Does the standard license include this ? If I'm not mistaken I have two buy 2 of them cause I have a dual cpu server. And can I also apply this license on up to 3 total physical hosts ?

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rcporto
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To get vSphere Web Client you will need the vCenter Server license plus the vSphere ESXi license.

Since you environment looks very small, I will recommend you take a look a Essential Kits, that includes licenses to up 03 servers with 2 processors each and the vCenter Server.

Based on another requirements, like HA and vMotion, you can choose between Essential Kit and Essential Kit Plus, check the following link: VMware vSphere Editions and Kits Comparison | United States

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Richardson Porto
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agustaf4
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I have called vmware a few times and keep getting conflicting answers. They're support is horrible. I have emailed them and get no replies at all. I see the cost of the essential kit at $495 and I also see this required 1 year support . Do you happen to know if this is needed or not ?

If I just want the free hypervisor on 5.5 can I just get also Vmware vCenter Server Foundation and use that to manage the 5.5 or do you have to add to that ESXI licenses also ?

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rcporto
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You will need the ESXi license to be able to manage the ESXi host using the VMware vCenter Server.

About the Essentials Kits cost, check the Online Store: VMware vSphere Essentials Kits - Official VMware Store

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Richardson Porto
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agustaf4
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The subscription term is my question. Is it mandatory to pay a subscription cost ? If I go to CDW I see the upfront cost of the license , but in the vmware store is adding automatically without the option to remove a subscription term. What is this subscription term for ? Does it mean that once the subscription is no longer paid I loose my licenses

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Linjo
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You always buy and own the license you buy to use as long as you want. The subscription is upgrades and support so that entitles you to upgrades and support for the subrscription-time and is mandatory the first year.

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