VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) Subscription

VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) Subscription - per Core

VMware vSphere Foundation (VVF) is licensed per physical CPU core. The minimum licensing is 16 cores per CPU, regardless of whether the processor has fewer physical cores. This means that if you want to virtualize a host with one processor, for example, you must add at least 16 units of this product to the shopping cart - each unit corresponds to one licensed core. If you are using a server with two CPUs with 16 cores each, you will need a total of 32 core licenses.

This form of licensing enables finely scalable, flexible planning - ideal for growing IT environments and precise budgeting. All subscriptions include full access to updates, upgrades and technical support during the term.

What is VMware vSphere Foundation?

vSphere Foundation is the modern successor to VMware's classic standard editions and provides a central platform for virtualizing and managing physical server resources. In addition to the core functions of vSphere, this edition gives you access to modern management and automation features, including

• vSphere Lifecycle Manager - for consistent patch management and simplified updates

• vSphere Configuration Profiles - for implementing security and compliance policies at host level

• Enhanced vMotion Compatibility (EVC) - for flexible workload migrations

• High Availability (HA) - automatic restarts in the event of host failures

• vMotion - migration of running VMs without downtime

Who is vSphere Foundation suitable for?

This edition is aimed at companies that need more than just virtualization. vSphere Foundation provides the ideal basis for an automated, scalable and secure IT infrastructure - whether in the local data center or as preparation for a hybrid cloud architecture.

Typical deployment scenarios:

• Medium-sized companies with a growing infrastructure

• Service providers with a need for a stable, centrally manageable environment

• Organizations with compliance or update requirements

Advantages at a glance:

• Core-based licensing for precise resource planning

• Minimum license: 16 cores per CPU

• Access to the latest vSphere features and security updates

• Easy scaling as demand grows

• Future-proof platform with expansion options (e.g. Cloud Foundation)

Note:
Please ensure that you license the correct number of cores when purchasing. For example, if your host has 24 physical cores, you must add 24 of this product to your shopping cart. The minimum purchase is 16 cores per CPU, even if there are fewer physical cores.