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Andy, I'm running a single ESX node, so I administer it using the VI client. Do I understand correctly that if I use VirtualCenter then I wouldn't necessarily use the VI client to administer the server? The Dell rep, Sergio, indicated you need a somewhat beefy system for the VirtualCenter to run, have you found that true? -t On Dec 4, 2008, at 5:24 PM, Andrew R Keen wrote: >> I was wondering what VMWare server virtualization licenses were >> being used >> campus and whether these were purchased through the Dell channel, >> direct or >> from another source. > > At the HPCC, we have three ESX servers and VirtualCenter. We've > bought the > licenses through Dell and Sun/Dewpoint. When obtaining VI quotes, > it's worth > verifying that you're getting academic pricing as it is usually > significantly less than commercial pricing (The VMWare part number > usually > ends with -A for academic pricing.) > > -Andy -- Troy Murray Systems/Database Administrator Michigan State University Biomedical Research Informatics Core (BRIC) 100 Conrad Hall East Lansing, MI 48824 Phone: 517-432-4248 Fax: 517-353-9420 E-mail: [log in to unmask] AOL IM: troymurray72