Hi,
we have a small datacenter having 3 VMware servers, we are planning for disaster recovery;
Do i need to purchase vsphere (vsphere and vcenter) and SRM for DR site ?
I think my question is related to pre-sales but if any one can help me on this.
Yes, you will need licensed copies of ESXi and vCenter Server at the DR site, in addition to the SRM licenses.
Hi,
You can go with vSPhere Replication option instead of SRM ( Array Based ). If you go with vSphere Replication , then you dont need by SRM , since this is included in vSphere 5.1 Stanadard. Here you just need one more license for VC and ESX host on DR site
http://www.vmware.com/products/datacenter-virtualization/vsphere/compare-editions.html
IF you want to use Array based replication , then you need SRM , VC and ESXi on both side, and you have to pay for SRM.
Assuming you are using vSphere 5.1
Regards
Mohammed