VMware has recently announced some new and exciting Infrastructure and Desktop Promotions that are currently running from August 22, 2011 – December 15, 2011.  The promotions that are highlighted in red are due to expire on September 15, 2011.

Infrastructure Promotions

Upgrade to vSphere Enterprise Plus for 25% off list – (August 22, 2011 – December 15, 2011)

• Enable a policy based automated data center by upgrading from vSphere Enterprise to vSphere Enterprise Plus. Customers with vSphere Enterprise licenses can upgrade to vSphere Enterprise Plus for 25% off the list price.

vSphere Essentials Plus with vSphere Storage Appliance (August 22, 2011 – December 15, 2011)

• A low cost shared storage offering that enables users to experience the massive benefits gained by using the live migration and high availability features of vSphere Essentials Plus. Eligible customers can purchase VMware vSphere Essentials Plus

Increase Data Protection and Compliance at No Additional Charge (June 15, 2011 – September 15, 2011)

• This promotion enables eligible customers to receive a 50-VM pack license with 12-months of Basic Support and Subscription for vShield Data Security at no additional charge with a qualifying VMware vSphere purchase.

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From now until 9/15/2011, purchase any VMware vSphere Essentials or Essentials Plus bundle and receive an Education Token valid for a free online training course on vSphere Fundamentals for SMB.   This is a great opportunity for new customers to VMware who wants to become more knowledgeable and confident with using vSphere in their environment.

VMware vSphere Essentials Bundle includes server virtualization for 3 host servers with up to two processors per server with a max of 6 cores per CPU.  Also includes a vCenter agent, 4-way vSMP, vStorage Thin Provisioning and vCenter Update Manager.

VMware vSphere Essentials Plus Bundle includes all of the Essentials features listed above plus VMware High Avalability and VMware Data Recover and vMotion.

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