Images and Licenses for Managed VMware vSphere
Images and licenses for Public VCF as-a-Service
We offer optimized, ready-to-install images for your Public VCF as-a-Service environment via the VMware content library. Browse our catalog of compatible OS images for Public VCF as-a-Service and view our Microsoft licensing prices.
Linux/Unix - Images
Public VCF as-a-Service comes with Linux images, including popular distributions such as Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian, and Fedora. These images, available in the content library, are optimized to integrate seamlessly with VMware virtualized environments, enhancing both performance and stability. They are also regularly updated with the latest security and feature improvements to maintain optimal user reliability.
Available Linux distributions:
- Alpine
- Debian
- Fedora
- OpenSUSE
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with BYOL
- Ubuntu
Microsoft Windows Server – Images and licenses
Microsoft licenses available with Public VCF as-a-Service include the Standard and Data Center versions. OVHcloud makes integrating them into VMware solutions easy, which simplifies management and ensures compliance. Plus, customers can access technical support to keep their servers secure and running efficiently.
Choose from the available templates to launch your virtual machine with Windows images. Please note that pricing is based on the number of vCPUs per virtual machine.
Windows Server price per vCPU - $9.50 per month
Pricing
| Hosts | Number of physical cores in host (node) | Windows Standard licence price per virtual machine | Windows Datacenter licence price(for a minimum of 7 virtual machines) |
|---|---|---|---|
| vSphere 48 | 12 | $39.75 /VM/month | $270.30 /Host/month |
| vSphere 96 | 12 | $39.75 /VM/month | $270.30 /Host/month |
| vSphere 192 | 16 | $53 /VM/month | $360.40 /Host/month |
| vSphere 384 | 32 | $106 /VM/month | $720.80 /Host/month |
| vSphere 768 | 32 | $106 /VM/month | $720.80 /Host/month |
| NSX 48 | 12 | $39.75 /VM/month | $270.30 /Host/month |
| NSX 96 | 12 | $39.75 /VM/month | $270.30 /Host/month |
| NSX 192 | 16 | $53 /VM/month | $360.40 /Host/month |
| NSX 384 | 32 | $106 /VM/month | $720.80 /Host/month |
| NSX 768 | 32 | $106 /VM/month | $720.80 /Host/month |
| vSAN 192 | 40 | $132.50 /VM/month | $901 /Host/month |
| vSAN 384 | 40 | $132.50 /VM/month | $901 /Host/month |
| vSAN 768 | 40 | $132.50 /VM/month | $901 /Host/month |
| SDDC 192 | 40 | $132.50 /VM/month | $901 /Host/month |
| SDDC 384 | 40 | $132.50 /VM/month | $901 /Host/month |
| SDDC 768 | 40 | $132.50 /VM/month | $901 /Host/month |
VM Compliance
Properly register your virtual machines to comply with Microsoft server license rules. This can be done automatically if you deploy your virtual machines from available Microsoft images.
This step is necessary to comply with license rules and to ensure the legal use of Microsoft software. Follow the registration instructions provided by OVHcloud to avoid compliance issues or service interruptions. Read our guide.
Properly register your virtual machines to comply with Microsoft server license rules. This can be done automatically if you deploy your virtual machines from available Microsoft images.
This step is necessary to comply with license rules and to ensure the legal use of Microsoft software. Follow the registration instructions provided by OVHcloud to avoid compliance issues or service interruptions. Access documentation
Our Images & Licenses
We offer optimized versions available to install from the VMware content library.
Microsoft - SQL Server Licenses
Deploy pre-configured images with Microsoft SQL Server, available in different editions such as Standard, Web and Enterprise. These images are optimized for high performance and simplified database management in virtualized environments. Users benefit from rapid installation and regular updates, helping ensure the security and reliability of their SQL Server databases.
For more information on pricing, please contact us.
SQL Server Web
licence price
SQL Server Standard
licence price
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Frequently Asked Questions
How can I install a VM with images and/or licenses?
You can navigate to the content library and deploy a virtual machine with the desired image.
Can I use OVHcloud Microsoft licenses on a VM?
Yes, you can use our licenses to create a new virtual machine or for a machine you’ve migrated. Contact us for more information.
Can I transfer my Microsoft on-premises licenses to OVHcloud?
Yes, you can use your SPLA licenses (Standard or Data Center) with OVHcloud. Please note that using Microsoft licenses is subject to specific conditions within our setups. Contact us for more information.
Can I buy Microsoft licenses from OVHcloud?
No, we don’t resell Microsoft licences. We only offer cloud services (dedicated servers, VPS, instances, or VMware solutions) with Microsoft licensing options, such as Windows Server and SQL Server.