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VxRail and new VMware/Broadcom Licensing
I am working through a HW refresh and close to purchasing VxRail Dynamic Apps On (PowerStore integration). I have existing VMware Enterprise Plus licenses I am bring to my solution. At the same time, I am going through a VMware renewal where VMware/Broadcom is "suggesting" I upgrade my entitlements to VMware Cloud Foundation, vs. my equivalent VMware vSphere Foundation (Enterprise Plus).
As it relates to bring your own license to VxRail and the 2 options I have, what is the minimum version I need to bring to VXrail to get the LCM features? Do I need VCF, or am I OK to license VVF (as its the tier that works for me)? Is it overkill to license VCF and use VxRail LCM? I do not use the VCF features.
Thank you.
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March 29th, 2024 19:04
TechGuyVX,
From a technical point of view, any vSphere Host license will be sufficient for VxRail functionality, including the automated LCM. Higher-priced licenses provide more advanced features for your cluster that will help reduce your operations costs. You've already made the decision to purchase Enterprise Plus; that and the integrated VxRail automation should make managing the cluster easy.
Note that I am only speaking from a technical standpoint. A salesperson who knows the cost of the licenses can evaluate the total value of the purchase. If your cost of the VMware Cloud Foundation license is comparable to vSphere Enterprise Plus and it provides extra features, it might be a good value.
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March 30th, 2024 14:41
Thank you for clarifying!