vSphere/ESXi licensing questions

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• New user vSphere Hypervisor license Question.

  I realize, it's maybe a stupid question, but the free license, I received for ESXi said 5 licenses of the Machine. It's that 5 guests? or 5 virtual machines on a single host?

  Thank you.

  In fact, there is no such limitations. The current version is only limited to 32 GB memory physical host and some lower limits for virtual machines (e.g. max. 8 vCPUs/VM). Also, you will have limited access API, which prevents to use most based virtual machine backup solutions. For more details, see Getting Started with Free VMware vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi) .

  André

• ESXi licensing question

  I have ESXi 5.0 upwards and running with a new installation, leva Vsphere client and go and I cannot figure out where to put my license key.  In 4.0, it is under the administration, but in 5.0, I just roles and newspapers, no license.  If someone can point me in the right direction it would be greatly appreciated

  I feel like this is a stupid question and miss me just something, but for the life of me, I can't find where to put the license.  And, Yes, I searched on the community.

  1. Connection to the ESXi 5.0 directly using vSphere Client host.
  2. Click host ESXi 5.0 in the inventory, and then choose the Configuration tab.
  3. In the configuration tab click allowed under the software features.
  4. On the right side you will see change the hyperlink, click on it.
  5. Click on assign a new license key to the host, and then click the Enter key
  6. Enter the license key, and then click OK twice.
  7. Now you should see all the features of the product in your license.

• ESXi license question

  I need the trial version of esxi which includes vmotion. I enterd my free license and the trial is expired. If I reinstall the software on my dell esxi 2950 shall she replaces the license and return to the mode of trial. I will also be able to delete my current VM on this machine. OT is a failure and I need vmotion their judgment to another host

  > bottom line, if I reinstall and keep the data safe I do it. However, I might try to get vmware to provide me with a temporary license. I now have a paid license for more than 20 processors. I'm just on a limited budget and none of them have vmotion

  If you paste into the installation CD and run a 'install' it will wipe everything.   If you choose the repair facility of the database on the installation disc is preserved.   You can also reset the configuration of the host of the DCUI that has removed the config.  With the reboot and repair you must re-register your virtual machines.

• vCenter Licensing Question

  We are currently conducting environment vSphere with vCenter Server 5 5 (using the VCSA).  My vSphere, ESXi licensing have the right to upgrade to vSphere 6, but is not my vCenter license.  After further review, we have seen that the SnS support contact us on our vCenter license had expired in January 2015, so we went ahead and got that renewed back support.  My question is, now that we have renewed the support we may update this license vCenter vCenter license 5 6 or we will have to buy a new license of vCenter 6 new?  I checked my VMware Licensing Portal and this shows that we have supported on vCenter 2018 license, but I don't see any option upgrade to this topic.  Any input would be greatly appreciated.

  Welcome to the community,

  as far as I know all the licenses that are (or were taken over at the time a new version was released) by an active subscription can be upgraded. When you select "Update license keys" in the drop down menu "I want", you should be able to select and upgrade your vCenter Server license.

  André

• VMware vSphere 4 licenses essential question and the number of processors

  Hi all

  I have a question about the Essentials of VMware vSphere 4.1 license. We have a client interested in a VMware vSphere Essentials license. The machine runs on 2 x processor Xeon 5675 6 c. Now I read somewhere that there was a limitation of the number of processors that can be used with the edition of Essentials. If I remember correctly, the number of physical sockets is limited to 2, but I remember that there is another limit, but I could not find the document describing and wonder:

  Is there a limitation on the maximum number of 4 cores on one physical processor that can or will be used by VMware vSphere 4.1 Essentials or there is a limitation on the number of 4 vCPU that can be assigned to a guest?

  I would like to know because if this is a limitation on the number of vCPU that can be assigned to a customer that would not be a problem because we have no guests in need of vCPU, then 2 more, but if this is a limitation on the number of cores that would be used by VMware vSphere Essentials, it would be a waste of money to buy a 6-Core ;-)

  Hello.

  2 taken with 3 guests, 6 hearts and SMP 4 lanes for virtual machines.

  These limitations are available at: http://www.vmware.com/products/vsphere/buy/small_business_editions_comparison.html

  Good luck!

• Foundation vCenter license question

  There are four servers, that we want to use as a vSphere ESXi hosts.

  VMWare vSphere Advanced Acceleration Kit (6 CPU) license includes vCenter Foundation licenses which supports up to three ESX host. What happens if we add a fourth ESXi host (if that's even possible)?

  Would it always be included with the other three, except with features like 'HA/VMotion"unavailable etc.?

  Silly question, but both of my dealers give me different answers.

  Thank you

  you get an error something like "insufficient license to...." "When you try to add the host fourth to your inventory of Foundation.

• How can I know raid 0 SSD when I install Vsphere ESXi 6?

  Hello

  I would say for me to understand in advance because I can't speak English well.

  Today, I tried to install ESXi vsphere 6 on ssd drive that put in raid0. RAID0 consisted of two 500 GB drives.

  When I install Windows Server R2 2012 to check the status of the raid 0, I can see good about 1 TB drive and when I try to install vsphere 6 ESXi, I see two 500 GB drives. It didn't consist of raid 0

  Why can't vsphere ESXi 6 recognize raid 0 disk?

  Frankly, defining VMware products is the first time today. Please explain and tell me to resolve method.

  This questions is more likely caused by an unsupported software RAID controller. VMware supports only hardware RAID controllers that have the physical disks and logical volumes for operating systems. Some hardware manufacturers provide additional drivers for their own material as well.

  André

• vSphere Standard license 5.0

  Hello

  We run vSphere 5.0 with a standard license - to activate Storage vMotion which accompanies 5.1 do I have to upgrade the environment 5.1 or can I just ask a license from 5.1 to my environment?

  Thank you very much!!

  Hello

  You must install the environment (vCenter Server + ESXi hosts) software version 5.1. The license key will remain the same for all 5.X versions.

  Here is a link to vSphere 5.1 Upgrade Guide: http://pubs.vmware.com/vsphere-51/topic/com.vmware.ICbase/PDF/vsphere-esxi-vcenter-server-51-upgrade-guide.pdf

  Concerning

• Connect two VSphere ESXi 5.0 with crossover cable

  Hi all! A newbie in the ESXi 5.0

  I configured both servers of VSphere ESXi 5.0 with two network adapters on each server, the first NETWORK card acts as a virtual Internet switch, and the other NETWORK adapter serves only the link of communication (Heartbeat) between two VSphere Esxi 5.0 using crossover cable.

  My question is, how can I create such change in VSphere in a problem of communication between these 2 servers with a crossover cable? I would like to connect my (CentOS 6) VMs on each server via this network adapter with cable modem Simulator for the purposes of the communication of pulsation. I know how to create a normal vSwitch who can communicate with the Internet, but I have no idea how to create a switch for the NICs connected with a crossover cable.

  Please drop me a line if you know how.

  P.S. The idea to use the crossover cable rather than use the simple ethernet cable is the cable eliminates the overhead and to avoid the lack of packages due to the processing time of the switch.

  I know not how to create one with ordinary vSwitch to establish a connection with the Internet, but not this vSwitch with crossover cable.

  There is no difference. Build a vSwitch as your normally would, including the NETWORK card that is connected via a crossover as your uplink cable.

• VSphere ESXi hypervisor free, re-usable clon server tests?

  Hello

  I tested VMWare vSphere, ESXi Hypervisor, the free program.

  I try to get tips motherboard I should buy to test the vSphere Hypervisor?

  I tested some form of Intel and Asus motherboard and Boot CD saysit cannot detect the network card. But in a Dell 2950 PowerEdge, it works very well.

  Another thing is that I read that in a motheboard with only SATA2 ports, the data store is detected as 'rare' and not 'local', so my final question is if vSphere is recommended only from servers brand or certification or if this could work in a re-usable/clon/DYI Server?

  Thank you very much

  Oliver

  Although the ESXi Hypervisor can run on office equipment - often only when equipped with an additional supported NIC - it's officially supported only on the server hardware that can be found in the VMware Compatibility Guide

  André

• vSphere Enterprise license with vCenter 5 Standard edition 5

  Guys quick question

  can I add a vSphere Enterprise 5 (or more) allowed a couple of new hosts (especially need FT and DRS) in conjunction with vSphere standard licenses already in service (and you want to keep) under a vCenter Standard edition 5?

  Thank you

  I don't see a problem with running differently licensed hosts on one instance of vCenter server. Due to different features, you will need to place them in separate well groups. With respect to the vRAM, I understand how it vRAM is pooled by license type, then you will end up with two swimming pools.

  André

• Details on Vsphere/ESXi install on laptop

  Hello

  I looked on forums and communities, and do not understand the correct way to do something.

  I want, at the moment, use a laptop to get training on Vsphere/ESXi Server, VCenter while I save for laboratory test.

  I would really like steps 1,2,3, etc. of a person if possible.

  I currently have a Lenovo T400s with Vista 64 bit OS.

  I'm confused about what order, I do all this.

  I prefer everything run from USB Thumb Drives or all virtual machines. I don't want to use my physical hard drive on the laptop and change or delete partitions, etc...

  Sorry for the confusion on my part but I promise to answer other stupid noobs questions when I'm father along!

  / Wayne

  Hello Wayne,

  Yes, you can configure the lab on your laptop, provided that you have a sufficient amount of RAM available on your laptop to support operations

  It is about 2 to 4 GB for a single esxi host vm.

  about 3-4 GB for vCenter vm.

  some for virtualization of storage like openfiler, starwind etc if you want to create a cluster.

  and around 2 GB of RAM to support your local vista OS on the laptop.

  However, if you do not want to use vCenter, you can install a single esxi and conncet with vsphere client host directly. But then you will not be able to test the features Island HA, DRS etc which depends on vCenter.

  You can install and use vmware workstation or any other software preferred to virtualize the environment on your laptop

  You can find more information on the blog of Scott Vessey

  http://vmwaretraining.blogspot.in/2011/06/building-vSphere-home-lab-for-vcpvcap.html

• Both sites have same ESXi licenses?

  Quick and easy question from someone who knows very little SRM and must answer to a question from the client.

  In a site two scenario SRM, sites should have identical ESXi licenses?  For example, would need Enterprise more DR site if I'm running it in Prod site?

  Thanks in advance.

  Not really, but the siye recovery if you do not the Enterprise license more you will not be able to take advantage of one of the characteristics that have a license with Enterprise Plus - for example, a VM with 8 vCPUs start on recovery - site

• Conversion from ESX to ESXi licenses

  Is it possible to use a license ESX to ESXi Server?  If this is not the case, what is involved in the conversion of an ESX license to an ESXi license?

  Thank you

  There is no difference in licensing.  The license number is issued for vSphere, and you can use with ESXi or ESX.