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VMware Essentials Plus vs Standard Edition

Hi Experts,

I am new to Virtualization and I am littlebit confused with the VMware Licensing options.

I have 3 servers with one CPU per server and yes seems like the Essentials Plus is a
good choise for my size.

The question is: What are the plus/cons of Essentials Plus compared to Standard Version because
the price is almost equal.

PS: please don't just point a link of vmware's site with the comparison table, will not help.

Thanks in Advance,

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Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

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mamelas

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Dear Andrew,

Thank you for your prompt and indetail reply.

As far as I know you can upgrade the License without the need of reinstalling but
you will have to pay the initial price of Standard version. Correct?

The Licensing from Hardware side is answered. What about the features that I will
loose if I choose the one or the other??

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mamelas

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So now it makes sense!

I did not know that you have to purchase license+support for vCenter.
I assumed that the vCenter was included in vSphere's Standard Price.

In such case the price is much higher but you still have the ability to
add hosts.

Thank you for make things clear.

Brgrds,
Mamelas

Andrew Hancock (VMware vExpert PRO / EE Fellow/British Beekeeper)

No problems.