Simplifying VMware by Broadcom Licensing with License Calculators

In this blog post, we will explore how to manage licenses for VMware by Broadcom Cloud Foundation, vSphere Foundation, and vSAN. Managing these licenses can be challenging due to the variety of configurations and editions available. However, VMware by Broadcom's License Calculators offer a straightforward way to estimate your licensing needs based on specific configurations. Here’s how to use them effectively.

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VMware by Broadcom  Cloud Foundation Licensing

Metrics:

• CPU Sockets
• Edition (Standard, Advanced, Enterprise)
• Deployment Size

Steps:

1. Identify the number of CPU sockets: Determine the total number of CPU sockets across all servers in your deployment.
2. Choose the appropriate VCF edition: Select the edition of VMware by Broadcom  Cloud Foundation that meets your operational requirements.
3. Input these details into the VCF License Calculator: Use the VMware by Broadcom  Cloud Foundation (VCF) License Calculator to input the number of CPU sockets and the selected edition to determine your licensing needs.

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VMware by Broadcom vSphere Licensing

Metrics:

• CPU Sockets
• vRAM Entitlement (if applicable)

Steps:

1. Determine the number of CPU sockets in your servers: Count the total number of CPU sockets in your vSphere environment.
2. Select the vSphere edition that matches your requirements: Choose the vSphere edition that aligns with your infrastructure needs.
3. Use the vSphere License Calculator for license estimation: Enter the number of CPU sockets and the selected edition into the vSphere License Calculator to estimate the required licenses.

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VMware by Broadcom vSAN Licensing

Metrics:

• Storage Capacity
• Edition (Standard, Advanced, Enterprise)

Steps:

1. Assess the total storage capacity managed by vSAN: Measure the total amount of storage your vSAN deployment will manage.
2. Select the appropriate vSAN edition: Choose the edition of vSAN that fits your storage requirements.
3. Input these details into the vSAN License Calculator: Enter the storage capacity and selected edition into the vSAN License Calculator to estimate the required licenses.

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Using the License Calculator

1. Download the Calculator: Obtain the script and CSV template from the  Broadcom Knowledge Base.

1. Prepare the CSV File: Input necessary details such as cluster names, number of hosts, CPU sockets, and vSAN settings into the CSV template.
2. Run the Script: Use PowerShell commands to process the CSV file and generate license estimates.

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Benefits of Using VMware by Broadcom  License Calculators

• Accurate Budgeting: Provides precise cost estimates, aiding in better budget planning and financial management.
• Compliance: Ensures you have the correct number of licenses to avoid penalties associated with non-compliance.
• Resource Optimization: Helps allocate resources efficiently, avoiding over-provisioning and under-utilization.

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By utilizing these calculators, you can streamline your VMware by Broadcom  license management, ensuring a cost-effective and compliant deployment. For detailed instructions, visit the Broadcom Knowledge Base article.

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Using VMware by Broadcom 's License Calculators simplifies the complex process of managing licenses for your virtual environments, providing clarity and accuracy in your licensing requirements.