The free version of ESXi 4.0 is it certified EAL4 ?

[AnwarBenfredj]

Hello All,

I have installed the free version of ESXI 4.0 on Fujutsu S300 server, I want to know the free version of ESXi 4.0 is certified EAL4 yes or no.

and I need to see the difference between the free version and the commercial version.

Thanks,

--Anwar

[idle-jam]

it's the same code as the rest of the vsphere. also the different of features you can check this out: http://www.vmware.com/products/vsphere/buy/editions_comparison.html

[AnwarBenfredj]

Hello Idle-jam,

Thank you very for your explication of the difference of features, Idle do you have a link explain that the free version of ESXI4.0 is certified EAL4?

Thanks,

--Anwar

[Troy_Clavell · Accepted solution]

AnwarBenfredj wrote:

...do you have a link explain that the free version of ESXI4.0 is certified EAL4?

have you seen the blog below. Whether free or paid, the hypervisor is the same.  Licenensig unlocks/locks features, not security.

http://blogs.vmware.com/security/2010/11/vmware-vsphere-v40-earns-common-criteria-eal4-certification...

[AnwarBenfredj]

Hello All,

Thank you very much Troy for your response.

Thanks,

--Anwar

[mila30]

I will try the free version.  Before giving it a try, I just want to ask the advantage it can give me.  I might try the commercial version but I am not ready for an advance system plus the fact that I am on a tight budget