Academic VMware vSphere 5 Essentials Kit for 3 hosts (Max 2 processors per host) and 192 GB vRAM entitlement

Subscription is required. VMware vSphere Essentials includes vCenter Server Essentials and ESXi for 3 hosts, plus the following features: vCenter agents, 8-way vSMP, and Update Manager. vSphere Essentials is limited for use on up to 3 hosts and on servers with up to two processors only.  192 GB total VRAM entitlement. The server hosts must be managed by the vCenter Server Essentials edition that is provided with this bundle, and that same vCenter Server Essentials edition cannot be used to manage other server hosts not included with this edition. . Only Partners authorized with a VMware Academic Specialization may have access to quote the Academic SKU

Run Business Critical Applications on the Most Trusted Virtual Infrastructure

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Available in several different editions, VMware vSphere delivers targeted benefits to small business and mid-size and enterprise business customers.