Overview
VMware provides enterprise-class virtualization. Most enterprise-class VMware software titles are available for purchase by University of Pittsburgh departments. Their software is available as a yearly subscription to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and is priced on a per-CPU core basis. Please contact the Technology Help Desk for pricing and availability of additional titles.
Detail
Purchase
VCF costs $283 per CPU core.
Learn how to purchase a license for this software.
License Use
VMware software products are for use on University of Pittsburgh hardware only. Current licenses include all upgrades and 24/7 production support. Upon purchase of a license, a custom VMware portal will be created to permit designated administrators to manage support, downloads, licenses, access, and upgrades. Licenses expire annually, and must be renewed to continue usage.
Additional Information
VMware software is not available through the Software Download Service via myPitt (my.pitt.edu). This software also is not available to students, faculty, or staff for personal use. A custom portal will be provided with your licenses. A member of the Software Distribution Services team will contact you with details after your purchase is completed.
Products included in VCF
VMware Cloud Foundation provides a flexible and simplified private cloud platform with public cloud extensibility that integrates several VMware products including:
VMware Cloud Foundation Infrastructure Stack
SDDC Manager:
- Automate the installation, operations, and lifecycle management of the SDDC stack, streamlining deployment, configuration, and updating processes.
Management and Orchestration:
- Deliver comprehensive operations, automation, and analysis, across the full stack infrastructure platform.
Hybrid Cloud Extension
- Enable seamless migration, workload rebalancing, and disaster recovery across private and public clouds.