[NTLUG:Discuss] Free SLES for vSphere license holders

[david at stanaway.net]

>  Interesting announcement from VMWare that I got today,
>
> If you have a vSphere license, you are entitled to a free patch
> subscription for SLES for unlimited VMs.
>
> I figured the folkes on this list might be able to make some use out of
> that.
>
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Here are the relevant details from the communication. OS support is
provided by existing vSphere support contract too.

Is it just me, or is this big news? How soon before RHEL does the same, or
will they?

Dear VMware Customer,
VMware has announced the availability of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for
VMware (SLES for VMware), an enterprise Linux operating system based on
the industry proven Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server.  SLES for VMware
provides the reliability and high performance you need to run your
business critical applications in a vSphere environment.

Your purchase of VMware vSphere licenses and support (SnS) entitles you to
use the SLES for VMware operating system in your vSphere environment at no
additional cost. VMware’s enterprise Linux offer includes:

- Access to the SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for VMware operating system
.iso file
- Free subscription to patches and updates to SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
for VMware (unique to VMware!)
- Ability to run as many virtual machines as you want per qualified
vSphere host
Start benefitting from this unique VMware offer today by completing the
activation process outlined below.  If appropriate, please forward this
information to your Linux systems administration team or virtual
infrastructure administration team.

<snip order numbers & codes>

Get support for enterprise Linux directly from VMware!
By choosing to deploy SLES for VMware in your vSphere environment, you now
have the unique opportunity to obtain technical support for enterprise
Linux directly from VMware Global Support Service and benefit from:

- Seamless technical support for both virtualization and the operating system
- Streamlined and simplified purchasing process
- Access to VMware’s enterprise-call support services