I have a virtual w2003 server running a sql database that was only given 1 CPU at the beggining. I know that it at least needs 2. Do I need a virtual SMP license to accomplish this or can I simply apply the change by edit the hardware setting and change the cpu to 2? We have a Dell Poweredge 2950 withdual CPU with quad core x 5460.
thanks
Hi lsulax,
Any ESX 4 version will support at least 4-way vSMP. So adding a second vCPU does not require any new license.
Regards
Franck
sorry Vsphere 4. I would imagine that smp technology is built into vsphere4
Which EDITION (of ESX, or ESXi) are you running? Are you on 4.0 or 4.1?
VMware VCP4
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Hi lsulax,
Any ESX 4 version will support at least 4-way vSMP. So adding a second vCPU does not require any new license.
Regards
Franck
ESX 4.1
thanks for the info
Another question that I have is why won't let me change the CPU's ? it grayed out ?
thanks
You need to power the VM off and have the right to modify its settings.