Detailed Guide to Using the VMware License Calculator for VCF, VVF, and vSAN

 

Managing licenses for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF), VMware Validated Framework (VVF), and VMware vSAN can be a complex task. To simplify this process, the VMware License Calculator allows users to input configuration data and run simulations to determine the required subscription licenses. This blog will walk you through the process of using this tool effectively.

Supported Environments

The License Calculator supports the following VMware environments:

• VMware vSphere ESXi 6.0
• VMware Cloud Foundation 4.5.x
• VMware vSAN 7.0.x
• VMware vSAN 6.0.x
• VMware vSphere ESXi 8.0
• VMware vSphere ESXi 7.0
• VMware Cloud Foundation 5.1.x

Instructions for Using the VCF/VVF Calculator

Prerequisites

Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to execute scripts and access to the input files required by the calculator.

Dot Source the Function

First, you need to dot source the calculator script to make the functions available in your PowerShell session. Use the following command:

. ./vcf-vvf-calculator.ps1

Running the Calculator

Example Calculator for VCF

To calculate the licenses required for a VCF deployment, use:

Get-VCFandVVFCalculator -InputFile sample-input.csv -DeploymentType VCF

Example Calculator for VVF

For a VVF deployment, the command is:

Get-VCFandVVFCalculator -InputFile sample-input.csv -DeploymentType VVF

Exporting Results to CSV For VCF

If you need to export the results of the VCF calculation to a CSV file, use:

Get-VCFandVVFCalculator -InputFile sample-input.csv -DeploymentType VCF – CSV

For VVF

Similarly, to export VVF results to a CSV file, use:

Get-VCFandVVFCalculator -InputFile sample-input.csv -DeploymentType VVF – CSV

Sample Results

Sample Result for VVF with vSAN Capacity Licensing

Below is an example of the output you might see when running the calculator for VVF with vSAN capacity licensing:

Sample Result for VCF with vSAN Capacity Licensing

An example output for VCF with vSAN capacity licensing might look like this:

Using the VMware License Calculator simplifies the process of determining the required licenses for your VCF, VVF, and vSAN deployments. By following the instructions outlined in this blog, you can quickly and accurately assess your licensing needs.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out in the comments section below. Happy computing!

For details, please refer to this KB