Hi, we have had vSphere Enterprise for a while now, and I wanted a cheap way of creating test/backup environment.
We do use Veeam replication, and I have just discovered that you cant use the replication function on the free ESXi..... It requres at least essentials. (as I downgraded the license from demo to free, and now its not working)
I was thinking of buying an Essentials pack for minimum dollar to get around the problem. My question is can I manage both the Essentials and the Enterprise packs on the single vCenter?
I understand that vmotion and FT wont be available on the Essentials hosts, but I dont need it.
I dont really want to have to shell out for another Windows server license for something I already dont have budget for.
I suppose as a last resort I can use the vSphere Applicance server?
Thanks for the advice,
Nathan