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Overview
VMware provides enterprise-class virtualization. Most enterprise-class VMware software titles are available for purchase by University of Pittsburgh departments. The most commonly requested products are listed below. Please contact the Technology Help Desk for pricing and availability of additional titles.
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Purchase
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 do not expire, but must be renewed annually to access this portal and the support and upgrades provided therein.
Additional Information
VMware software is not available through the Software Download Service via My Pitt (my.pitt.edu). This software also is not available to students, faculty, or staff for personal use. Visit the VMware website for complete product information; all software is provided electronically through the VMware portal.
VMware Product List
| Product |
Operating Systems
|
Departmental Purchase Cost
|
Annual Maintenance Renewal Date
|
Renewal Cost |
Notes |
| vSphere Enterprise* |
Windows |
$708 |
April 1 |
$535 |
*Customer may not use VMware vSphere to create a virtual desktop infrastructure (e.g., hosted desktop solution).
*Licenses are per physical CPU socket.
|
| vSphere Enterprise Plus* |
Windows |
$860 |
April 1 |
$651 |
*Customer may not use VMware vSphere to create a virtual desktop infrastructure (e.g., hosted desktop solution).
*Licenses are per physical CPU socket.
|
| vCenter Server Standard* |
Windows |
$2,048 |
April 1 |
$1,549 |
*Licenses are per instance.
|
| Cisco Nexus 1000V* |
Windows |
$281 |
April 1 |
$213 |
*Licenses are per physical CPU socket.
*Requires vSphere Enterprise Plus.
|
| View Premier Starter* |
Windows |
$615 |
April 1 |
$465 |
*Includes 10 desktops. Customer's use of VMware View is to host and manage Desktop Virtual Machines only.
|
| View Premier 10-Pack* |
Windows |
$468 |
April 1 |
$354 |
*Requires purchase of a Premier Starter license.
|
| Workstation |
Windows |
$103 |
April 1 |
$78 |
|
| Fusion Professional |
Windows |
$54 |
April 1 |
$41 |
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