{"id":22666,"date":"2025-11-24T17:15:23","date_gmt":"2025-11-24T17:15:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.otava.com\/?post_type=glossary&#038;p=22666"},"modified":"2025-12-05T19:09:25","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T19:09:25","slug":"how-to-buy-vmware-licenses","status":"publish","type":"glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.otava.com\/blog\/faq\/how-to-buy-vmware-licenses\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Buy VMware Licenses"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>To buy VMware licenses, you\u2019ll need to choose a subscription based on your server\u2019s core count and your workload needs. VMware now uses a core-based, subscription model, not perpetual licenses, so your purchase includes software, updates, and support for a set term. You can buy directly from VMware or through an authorized partner, then activate your environment using a license key or entitlement file. 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