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?

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

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