VMware NSX许可模型以及任何许可可能看起来都很复杂。像标准vSphere一样，VMware NSX许可与物理处理器的数量相关联，并且不取决于核心，线程，内存或物理服务器的数量。物理处理器对应于套接字。

*注意：vCenter和ESXI服务器需要单独的许可证。

例子：

一个处理器（插槽）的价格：1000美元

1个服务器– 2个插槽，每个插槽14个内核，512GB RAM – $ 2000

1个服务器– 2个插槽，每个插槽20个内核，1TB RAM – $ 2000

2个服务器– 4个插槽，每个插槽18个内核，1TB RAM – $ 4000

我们可以看到，只有插座数量定义了最终价格。

可以在NSX Manager（主页->网络和安全-> NSX主页）中检查许可证状态。vCenter不会显示正确的状态（主页->管理->许可证），因为它始终显示零使用率。

NSX Manager：

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vCenter：

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VMware NSX许可模型经过了6.4.1+版的修改，并且VMware NSX许可（而不是以前的3种类型）现在分为5种类型。借助经典的VMware许可模型，VMware还以vCAN程序（VMware Cloud Provider Program）的形式为云业务合作伙伴提供了一个模型。

较早版本的VMware NSX许可包括3种模型，具体取决于用户需求。

*所有型号均包括支持和订购。

NSX标准版

需要敏捷性的公司的基本许可证。型号价格约为。每个处理器$ 1900。

NSX高级版

该许可模型与基本模型一起包括安全部分和VMware NSX微分段，  分布式防火墙（DFW），VPN选项（IPSec，SSL，L2 VPN），NSX负载平衡等。该模型的价格约为。每个处理器$ 4,500。

NSX企业版

对于需要跨多个域的VMware NSX的公司，即使用多个VMware vCenter实例。该模型的价格约为。每个处理器$ 6,900。

新的VMware NSX许可模型自2018年5月6日起启用，包括5种模型。

*所有型号均包括支持和订购。

NSX数据中心标准

它与NSX Standard Edition完全相同。

NSX Data Center Professional

包括微分段和VPN解决方案。该模型的价格约为。每个处理器$ 4200。

NSX数据中心高级

与NSX Enterprise Edition相同的模型。一些功能包括跨vCenter网络和安全性，具有L2桥接功能的硬件VTEP（OVSDB），通用分布式逻辑交换（X-VC），通用分布式逻辑路由器（X-VC）和NAT64。

NSX Data Center Enterprise Plus

该许可模式针对需要最高级NSX数据中心功能的公司进行了优化，其中包括用于监控网络流量，安全操作和NSX Hybrid Connect的vRealize Network Insight。该模型的价格约为。每个处理器$ 7800。

NSX远程办公室分支机构数据中心

对于拥有总部并希望虚拟化区域办事处的公司。该模型的价格约为。每个处理器$ 9500。

有关VMware NSX数据表的更多信息。

VMware NSX许可模型支持vCAN计划，该计划包括4000多家提供公共和混合云服务的VMware合作伙伴，并允许按月订阅，根据消费量进行付款。是提供IAAS（基础设施即服务），PaaS（平台即服务），云服务提供商（CSP），应用程序服务提供商（ASP）和Internet服务提供商（ISP）等服务的合作伙伴的理想选择。

付款是按照“随用随付”模式进行的（支付您的支出金额）。在基础架构上安装了虚拟机– vCloud Usage Meter，用于监控消耗的资源并将报告发送到VMware。合作伙伴会预先获得许可。交付许可证没有额外的费用，但是请注意，付款是每月支付。

可以通过虚拟机，vCenter以及消耗的内存量来监视消耗量。这取决于所使用的产品，无法预先估计所需的许可证数量。订阅模型适用于消耗点的模型。模型与移动运营商非常相似，无论用户花费多少资源，用户始终要支付最少的积分。如果用户花费的积分多于合同中的积分，则用户支付差额至所用的多余积分。每个计划的合同期为12个月。

许可模式分为三类：

用户可获得360点积分的基本许可模式。

对于提供基于多种VMware产品的混合云解决方案的合作伙伴。合作伙伴必须具有强大的技术背景并拥有3600分。许可证和市场营销优惠还有其他折扣。

合作伙伴可获得18000分的最高水平的vCAN程序。对于那些专注于交付虚拟解决方案并具有多种VMware产品的业务需求的合作伙伴。

1.访问VMware网络合作伙伴。

2.选择服务提供商

3.接受权利和义务

4.与您当地的VMware合作伙伴签订合同。

有关该程序的更多详细信息：

VMware云提供商计划指南

VSSP程序指南

VMware NSX licensing model, as well as any licensing, may seem complicated. VMware NSX licensing, like standard vSphere is associated with the number of physical processors and does not depend on the number of cores, threads, memory or physical servers. A physical processor corresponds to a socket.

* Note: vCenter and ESXI servers require a separate license.

Examples:

Price of one processor (socket): $1000

1 server – 2 sockets, 14 cores per socket, 512GB of RAM – $2000

1 server – 2 sockets, 20 cores per socket, 1TB RAM – $2000

2 servers – 4 sockets, 18 cores per socket, 1TB RAM – $4000

We can see that only the number of sockets defines the final price.

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The license status can be checked within the NSX Manager (Home ->Network & Security -> NSX Home). vCenter does not display correct status (Home-> Administration-> Licenses) because it always displays zero usage.

NSX Manager:

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vCenter:

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The VMware NSX licensing model went through modifications from version 6.4.1+ and the VMware NSX licensing instead of the previous 3 types is now categorized into 5 types. With the classic VMware licensing model, VMware also offers a model for partners in cloud business in the form of vCAN programs (VMware Cloud Provider Program).

Older versions of VMware NSX licensing include 3 models depending on user needs.

* Support and subscription are included for all models.

NSX Standard Edition

Basic license for companies that need agility. The model price is approx. $1900 per processor.

NSX Advanced Edition

This licensing model together with basic includes a security part and VMware NSX Micro-segmentation, Distributed Firewall (DFW), VPN Options (IPSec, SSL, L2 VPN), NSX Load Balancing and more. The model’s price is approx. $4,500 per processor.

NSX Enterprise Edition

For companies that need VMware NSX over multiple domains, i.e use of multiple VMware vCenter instances. The model’s price is approx. $6,900 per processor.

The new VMware NSX licensing model has been active since 5.6.2018 and includes 5 models.

* Support and subscription are included for all models.

NSX Data Center Standard

It’s completely the same as the NSX Standard Edition.

NSX Data Center Professional

Includes Micro-segmentation and VPN solutions. The price of the model is approx. $4200 per processor.

NSX Data Center Advanced

The same model as the NSX Enterprise Edition. Some features include Cross vCenter Networking & Security, Hardware VTEP (OVSDB) with L2 Bridging, Universal Distributed Logical Switching (X-VC), Universal Distributed Logical Router (X-VC) and NAT64.

NSX Data Center Enterprise Plus

The licensed model is optimized for companies that need the most advanced NSX data center functions, including vRealize Network Insight to monitor network traffic, security operations, and NSX Hybrid Connect. The model’s price is approx. $7800 per processor.

NSX Data Center for Remote Office Branch Office

For companies that have a head office and would like to virtualize regional offices. The model’s price is approx. $9500 per processor.

More info on VMware NSX datasheet.

VMware NSX licensing model supports the vCAN program which includes over 4000 VMware partners that offer public and hybrid cloud services and allows monthly subscription where payment is made depending on consumption. Ideal for partners offering services such as IAAS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (platform as a service), cloud service providers (CSPs), application service providers (ASPs) and Internet service providers (ISPs).

Payments are made according to the “Pay as you go” model (pay for how much you spend). A virtual machine is installed on the infrastructure – vCloud Usage Meter that monitors consumed resources and sends reports to VMware. Partners receive licenses upfront. There is no additional cost for the delivery of licenses, but as noted, the payment is made monthly.

Consumption can be monitored via virtual machines, vCenter, and how much memory is reserved. It depends on the products used and it is not possible to estimate the required number of licenses in advance. The subscription model works on the model of consumed points. Model is very similar to the mobile operators, where the user always pays the minimum number of points, regardless of how many resources user spends. If a user spends more points than he has in contract, the user pays the difference to the excess of points used. Each plan is contracted for 12 months.

The licensing model is divided into three categories:

The basic licensing model where the user has 360 points available.

For partners offering hybrid cloud solutions based on multiple VMware products. The partner must have a strong technical background and have 3600 points. There are additional discounts on licenses and marketing benefits.

The highest level of vCAN program in which the partner has 18000 points available. For partners who have focused their business needs for the delivery of virtual solutions and have multiple VMware products.

1. Access the VMware network partner.

2. Select a service provider

3. Accept rights and obligations

4. Sign the contract with your local VMware partner.

More details about the program:

VMware cloud provider program guide

VSSP program guide