I've been given the go-ahead to install ESXi on a couple of new DL 360 G5's. Initially the servers will be used to create a test environment. The test environment will host three virtual hosts per DL360. I don't need any plug-in's or anything fancy like V-motion. Just the ability to install and run virtual hosts.
Although ESXi can be downloaded and installed for free I don't understand how I'm supposed to manage them. The documentation recommends using the VSphere Client which I downloaded however it's asking for a license.
Surely I'm missing something here or have VMWare created a free platform but charging people to use the management software?
Can anyone recommend any other management software? If I have to pay for licenses I'll go back to using VMWare server as It's only a test environment.
Thanks for any advise,
Andy