Please explain vSphere licenses

Hi, I had looked into the site Web of VMware and google about VMware vSphere 4 acceleration Kit advanced... but the more I read the more it confuses me. I'm looking to implement this solution in my company.

A bit more about my knowledge in this area. I attended a vmware vsphere training before, but the license confuses me.

Regarding the VMware vSphere 4 Advanced acceleration Kit, he says cores per processor (12) and processor supported (6)... What does this actually mean?

Does this mean that the license that I'll pay cover for 6 CPU? but whence 'Cores' comes into this equation?

Also is this license is for a single payment or must be renewed each year?

I have relatively new about this.

I looked at Intel documentation but I have not seen a server that has 12 cores? Maybe I'm wrong or just a lack of understanding on my part.

Help, please.

Thank you.

I suggest getting a consolidation tool as PlateSpin PowerRecon on your network to determine what exactly you want to virtualize - then decide on the material you want to use to do this - and then ultimately hold the get a dealer to determine the license model is appropriate.

If it's going to be a big project, enter a consultant to design and spec it correctly.

If you get the right person to, the money spent will be returned in savings / performance etc - so it is worth investigating.

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