vcenter linked mode

Essentials editions do not include linked mode, nor does foundation. However standard, advanced, enterprise, and enterprise plus all support linked mode.

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I don't believe that is true. It's a vCenter feature.

http://vcp4.wordpress.com/2011/01/06/linked-mode-considerations/

http://vmguy.com/wordpress/index.php/archives/803

Unless it has changed for 4.1 or 5.0...

I think you need at least vCenter Server Standard to support it...

I can attest that vSphere 4.1 Foundation VC will not link with VC Standard

What version of vCenter and vSphere are you running?

btw, there are only 2 choices for vCenter server...foundation and standard http://store.vmware.com/store/vmware/en_US/DisplayProductDetailsPage/productID.126844900

Yes, if purchased seperately, but I am pretty sure that the Essentials kits are packaged with their own stripped down version (to accomodate the three host maximum)

the license key is what turns on or off different features.  I have an essentials installation at another site and I got an error when trying to link it with my production VC.  it said something about not supported for linking essentials with standard VC.

IC, so the vsphere license don't matter, it is vcenter version matters..right?

Thanks

No, its the licensing that matters. The vCenter with essentials features is only packaged with an essentials kit, same with foundation. vCenter standard is only available with the other edititions.