minimum vSphere (ESXi 4.0) license for backup exec 2012

[MrPureLife]

I plan to backup VM with Backup Exec 2012

and current I use free version of ESXi 4.0 (cannot backup with Bacnkup Exec)

Then I want to know: What is a minimum vSphere (ESXi 4.0) license to buy for backup exec 2012

(Essentials, Essentials Plus or Standard?)

Thank you

[hmus]

read out the blog. this will give you an idea

http://www.symantec.com/connect/forums/backup-exec-esxi-50

[hmus]

Also refer the page 31 on this doc

[MrPureLife]

This information not clear.

They told Standard License is required but next They told minimum license is required (I think minimum license is Essentials, right?)

Thank you

[a_p_]

I'm not 100% sure whether Symantec has special requirements, however to unlock the vSphere API any paid license (Essentials or better) will do.

André

[MrPureLife]

Does Essential or Standard Edition has trial/demo key?

If it has, how to get it.

I want to test in mytest system to comfirm edition to buy.

[a_p_]

The only evaluation you can officially get is the "Enterprise Plus" edition which - by default - is enabled for 60 days without adding a license key. The only way I can think of to get another Edition is to directly contact a VMware sales representative.

However, I'm almost sure (close to 100%) that Essentials will be all you need.

André

[MrPureLife]

Thank you for every comments