Starting with vSphere 8.0 Update 2b, you can use a Solution License to license all components of VMware vSphere Foundation.

VMware vSphere is available in two standalone editions, VMware vSphere Standard and VMware vSphere Enterprise Plus, and is also included as a component in VMware Cloud Foundation …

Oct 14, 2025 · Effective in September, Corporate accounts have seemingly been restricted to only being able to buy VCF and VVF (see license versions below) and at a minimum of 3-Year …

6 days ago · On December 11, 2023, VMware was acquired by Broadcom. With this, major changes in licensing were made. VMware has reduced the number of offerings and has …

This tool helps to determine the number of subscriptions required to properly license VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF), VMware vSphere Enterprise …

Oct 27, 2025 · VCF and VVF core licensing is based on the total number of physical CPU cores across all ESXi hosts you intend to license. You must license a minimum of 16 physical cores …

Oct 1, 2025 · Practical, up-to-date guide to buy a VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) 9 license with the best TCO: per- core model (minimum 16 cores per CPU), vSAN included 0.25 …

Feb 2, 2024 · What is VMware vSphere Foundation? Discover the key differences from the traditional VMware vSphere solutions. Understand the new subscription-based licensing with …

vSphere Foundation Installer – Automate vSphere Foundation deployment to streamline operations, reduce complexity, and ensure a consistent, optimized infrastructure at scale.

Jun 21, 2024 · We have created a list below to help you determine if your license is being replaced or if it will not have a replacement. This leaves several customers asking which new …