Backup EXEC v-Ray Licensing
Hello,
I need assistance on Backup EXEC V-Ray licensing.
Situation:
I have two data centers (DC1 & DC2) at one site with identical infrastructure. Each DC has 10 ESXi hosts, NetApp Dual Controller FAS storage and one tape library with four drives installed.
Now I want to buy the Backup EXEC V-Ray Edition licenses for two DCs.
My question is:
Can I purchase two saperate Backup Exec V-Ray Edition with 20 CPU bundle ???
So that I can have licenses for:
- 2 Backup servers and media servers
- 2 Tape Library support
- License for all ESXi hosts (i.e. 40 CPUs)
- Agent for Applications and Databases (unlimited licenses)
- Backup Exec Deduplication Option (x2 license)
- Backup Exec Agent for VMware and Hyper-V (unlimited licenses)
I am aware that I need to purchase other add-on licenses like Option NDMP, Option Library expansion etc...
Please can someone tell me if the above V-Ray edition licenses are suitable for our requirement. Or is there any other better solution to meet the license requirements.
Your suggestions are appreciated.
Thanks,
Noushad
The V-Ray edition is sold on a per occupied socket basis, so you should be able to buy the necessary licences for your sites. See the document and blog below
2012 Portfolio Licensing Guide
https://www-secure.symantec.com/connect/blogs/whats-included-backup-exec-v-ray-edition
You should check with the Symantec Licencing department before purchasing any licence.