Virtual run Win Server 2008, Enterprise Edition on ESXI 4

Hi all

I have MS Windows 2008 Enterprise Server that allows up to 4 Windows servers to run as VMs using the same VM license key. Can I run the server of Windows 4 VM on ESXi 4 platform using the same VM license key? I think that if MS allows the VM 4 of to run on their Hyper V Server 2008 then I am able to run the VM on ESXi 4, using the license key a VM.

Thanks in advance.

VinnyP

I think that it's evolving especially with Hyper-V now.  I think that there are some differences between people licenses but I'm the last Q / A on the virtual FAQ which is -

Q. Windows Server 2008 virtualization licensing fees apply when used with non-Microsoft software virtualization technologies?

A. Yes. Usage rights apply regardless of the virtualization product used. However, other than Microsoft software virtualization technologies are not supported by Microsoft. For more information about support policies, please see the following articles of the basis of knowledge Microsoft (KB):

I take that to mean licensing concepts apply whether you're running Hyper-V, ESX, Virtual PC or work/VM Workstation Server

Who knows with Microsoft, however, their reasoning is completely stupid and obviously tax based without thinking about anything through.

-Kyle

«"RParker wrote: I guess I was mistaken, everything CAN be virtualized"»

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