
ESXi Deployment Guide 5
Introduction
This document is a companion guide to the VMware ESXi 4 guides.
This document helps you to deploy ESXi 4 and provides specific information
on recommended configurations, best practices, and additional resources.
NOTE: For information on deploying ESX 4, see the
VMware ESX 4 on Dell
PowerEdge Systems Deployment Guide
at support.dell.com/manuals.
VMware License Offerings
Dell offers the following VMware editions:
• vSphere Essentials Plus
• vSphere Standard
• vSphere Enterprise
• vSphere Enterprise Plus
• vCenter Server
• vSphere Standard Acceleration Kit (8 sockets)
• vSphere Enterprise Acceleration Kit (6 sockets)
• vSphere Enterprise Plus Acceleration Kit (6 sockets)
NOTE: In addition to the above, Dell also offers ESXi Single Server edition.
For information on latest ESXi editions, see
vmware.com/products/vsphere/buy/editions_comparison.html.
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. The additional licenses must still
be deployed on approved systems for Dell support.
NOTE: vSphere Acceleration Kits are packages of vSphere licenses plus a vCenter
Server Standard license for initial deployments. All the licenses provided are on the
same VMware contract and Dell support contract. The additional licenses must be
deployed on approved systems for Dell support.
If you have ordered ESXi with your PowerEdge system, ESXi is pre-installed
and pre-activated with the Single Server edition license key. Ensure that you
note down the license key.
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