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Introduction
This document is a companion guide to the VMware ESX 4 guides.
This document helps you to deploy ESX 4 on PowerEdge systems and
provides specific information on recommended configurations, best practices,
and additional resources.
NOTE:
For information on deploying ESXi 4, see VMware ESXi 4 on Dell PowerEdge
Systems Deployment Guide at support.dell.com/manuals.
VMware License Offerings
Dell offers the following VMware editions:
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vSphere Essentials Plus
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vSphere Standard
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vSphere Enterprise
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vSphere Enterprise Plus
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vCenter Server
NOTE:
The latest releases to include both ESX and ESXi hypervisor architectures
are vSphere 4.1 and its subsequent update and patch releases. Future major
releases of vSphere will include only the ESXi architecture. It is recommended that
you consider a plan for migrating to ESXi starting with this release.
NOTE:
vSphere Essentials Plus is an all-inclusive package that includes licenses
for three physical systems, each system with up to two processors. It also includes
VMware vCenter Server to centrally manage the systems. vSphere Essentials Plus
edition is supported only on two-socket systems.
NOTE:
With the release of vSphere v5.0, all Partner Activation Codes shipped with
current systems is for vSphere 5.0 licensing. If you have a vSphere 5.0 subscription
that is above Trial or Basic, you can downgrade to vSphere 4.1. To get your
downgrade keys, register your Partner Activation Code and login to
vmware.com/accounts. Go to Manage Product Licenses vSphere v5.0 on the
license administration portal.
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