I have been looking all over the net and I cannot get a straight answer...
Do I need x64 hardware to run vSphere?
Does my ESX3 lics work on vSphere?
Thanks
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Yes you need 64 bit hardware to run ESX 4.0 -
You can not use the licrnses directly but if you have Service and Support active on your ESX3 licenses your will be able to upgrade the license to ESX 4 licenses -
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Yes you need 64 bit hardware to run ESX 4.0 -
You can not use the licrnses directly but if you have Service and Support active on your ESX3 licenses your will be able to upgrade the license to ESX 4 licenses -
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Hmm, check out the Whitpapers and Webcasts about vSphere 4 @ VMware
Short Answers, yes you need 64-bit hardware and you need new licenses. If you run ESXi4 there is the well know "free-Version". All other Editions require new licenses, if you have active SNS for your proucts you should get the corresponding license for your actual 3.5 licenses trough VMware Licensingportal.
Daniel
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Yes, 64bit hardware is required.
If you had active support on vSphere GA date, 21.05.09 then you have vSphere licenses.
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VMware vExpert '2009
Check out the Hardware Compatibility guide for vSphere:
http://www.vmware.com/resources/compatibility/search.php
As for licenses, as long as you have a valid Support and Subscription contract on your VI3 licenses, you will be eligible for a free upgrade to vSphere licenses. If you require additional assistance with licensing, contact licensing via vi-hotline@vmware.com
VMware-GSS,
VMware Communities User Moderator
Thanks guys for your help.
I am now sure I need x64 hardware to run vSphere
Maelito