Which Vmware License do I need?

[Kemar21]

Hi,

I'm a bit new to Vmware and the whole virtualization technology.

I understand how to configure Vmware but not sure about which license I need to get.

I have the following configuration:

Host Server: PowerEdge R740

VMware ESXi: 6.7 u3

Ram: 128GB( will be increased to 192GB)

Processor:  Intel(R) Xeon(R) Gold 5118 CPU @ 2.30GHz

     Socket: 2

     Core per socket: 12

     logical Processors: 48

VMs: 50

I plan on using veeam for my backups

I want to purchase the most economical license that will support the above config for a business.

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[Alex_Romeo]

Hi,

Here you will find all the necessary information. The versions differ most in the enabled features.

https://www.vmware.com/content/dam/digitalmarketing/vmware/en/pdf/products/vsphere/vmware-vsphere-vsom-pricing-whitepape…

ARomeo

[IRIX201110141]

Take a look to the vSphere Essentials for ~480,- bucks and 60,- for the yearly subscription.  The Essentials Bundle contains 3x2 CPU ESXi and a single vCenter Ess. instance license. Its the cheapest way to get a license which enables the needed APIs for backups.

Compare that to vSphere ESXi Standard license per pCPU which costs around 850,- and 250,- for yearly SUPPORT and Subscription.

Regards,
Joerg