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With an active Subscription you are entitled for all minor and major updates/upgrades at no additional cost. It's not related to support, which needs to be purchased separately.

from http://www.vmware.com/files/pdf/vsphere_pricing.pdf

vSphere Essentials Kit is an all-in-one solution ideal for small offices. It enables consolidation and management of applications to reduce hardware and operating costs—all with a low upfront investment. Essentials must be purchased along with an one-year subscription to software patches and updates. Support is optional and available on a per-incident basis.

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