License requirements for DRS

[Corp]

So I have a customer solution that is running with standard licenses but they want to test out DRS before deciding whether to upgrade the licenses.

1. Can anyone tell me how to go about this without rebuilding everything? Will VMware supply a trial upgrade key for example?

2. Regarding the license requirement of using Enterprise licenses: Does this need to be an enterprise license just for the vCenter or for both vCenter and ESXi hosts?

Thanks in advance

[daphnissov]

You can simply apply a trial Enterprise Plus license (I don't believe Enterprise is offered any more) to your hosts and turn on DRS. You will probably need to speak to your VMware account rep for a trial license. There is no Enterprise Plus license for vCenter, only vCenter Standard (which you probably already have).

[Corp]

Thanks.

Everything is licensed at the moment with standard licenses. I did attempt to roll back to the existing trial but the period is already up.

I have been calling VMware sales for the last 3 days now, never get through and they ignore the messages that you can leave for a call back. I will have to try via a partner I suppose..

[daphnissov]

If you're a small customer, a partner is probably going to be your best bet.