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ProjecktMayh3m
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ESXi 3.5 vs. ESXi 4.0

Ok, this topic has probably already been discussed so if so, my apologies in advance.... I just can't seem to find the discussion thread if it HAS been beat up.

I have ESXi 3.5 installed on a clients Dell Power Edge 2950. The box has been running rock solid, but I've run out of physical resources so they have purchased a new server.

I just deployed the latest version of 4.0 for them and am suggesting that they upgrade the original install from 3.5 to 4.0. As administrator, I get two systems on a common platform for easier management.

The client asks a simple question, "Why should we upgrade to 4.0? What are we going to get?"..... Mighty fine question. Other than the administrative reason I just listed, can someone answer this

What are the differences between 3.5 and 4.0? Is there are valid reason to move this direction?

Thanks all.

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vmroyale
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Hello and welcome to the forums.

The What's New in VMware vSphere 4 Performance Enhancements White Paper and What's New in VMware vSphere 4.0 both contain a multitude of reasons. It's up to you to find the ones that will justify it for the client. Smiley Happy

Good Luck!

Brian Atkinson | vExpert | VMTN Moderator | Author of "VCP5-DCV VMware Certified Professional-Data Center Virtualization on vSphere 5.5 Study Guide: VCP-550" | @vmroyale | http://vmroyale.com
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TobiasKracht
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Here also useful links:

http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/key_features_vsphere.pdf

http://www.vmware.com/technical-resources/podcasts/vsphere.html

In case you need to read a lot more about vSphere here is a great

collection of links from Duncan!

StarWind Software R&D

StarWind Software R&D http://www.starwindsoftware.com
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AndreTheGiant
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See also:

Andre

Andre | http://about.me/amauro | http://vinfrastructure.it/ | @Andrea_Mauro
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