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Licensing is applied per CPU socket (minimum 16 cores per socket; additional cores require more licenses). The main editions are:
: Traditional ESX licenses allowed for local command-line management via SSH. Modern ESXi licenses transition this to remote management through the vSphere Client or vCenter Server . esx license
VMware transitioned to a for most new purchases. Perpetual licenses are no longer sold for new customers. Licensing is applied per CPU socket (minimum 16
Here is the breakdown of the current licensing landscape for ESXi, specifically following the acquisition of VMware by Broadcom. esx license
Modern vSphere environments (vSphere 8.0 and later) primarily utilize a subscription-based capacity system: