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JimmyIT
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 Is live migration included in free VMware ESXi?
Live Migration, VMotion, VMware ESXi, VMWare License
In the free version of VMware ESXi is live migration included? Or do i need to buy the full version?

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ASKED: March 10, 2010  5:59 PM
UPDATED: December 20, 2011  6:36 PM
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Quick migration is included but live migration is not included in the free version of ESXi -------------------------------------------------- ESXi 4.1 does not include any live migration technologies and if you need small scale Vmotion for only live migrations then look at Essential plus from Vmware, 6 CPU (max 3 hosts) plus VC, if you need the automated (DRS) moves you need to go high in the VMware ladder of offerings such as enterprise. hope this helps Evaluation Version contains all the features. http://www.vmware.com/products/vmotion/overview.html
Last Wiki Answer Submitted:  December 20, 2011  6:36 pm  by  Blithespirit   700 pts.
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The good news is that VMware has discounted the prices on the new released vSphere 4.1 ESx and ESXi adn vSphere Essentials is only $495 now as opposed to $995.

http://news.techworld.com/virtualisation/3230578/vmware-cuts-price-of-small-business-starter-kit/?olo=rss

Claudenz
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The following TechWorld article explains the price cut, as seen below.

EmNichs
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