Images and licences
Optional images and licences for Managed VMware vSphere
We offer optimised versions you can install right away from the VMware content library.
Linux/Unix - Images
Managed VMware vSphere provides a wide selection of Linux images, including popular distributions like Ubuntu, CentOS, Debian and Fedora. You can find these images in the content library, designed to work perfectly with VMware virtualised environments for better performance and stability. Also, we keep the images up to date with the latest security and features to ensure maximum reliability.
Available Linux distributions:
- Alpine
- Debian
- Fedora
- OpenSUSE
- SUSE Linux Enterprise Server with BYOL
- Ubuntu
Microsoft - Windows Server images and licences
The Managed VMware vSphere plan includes Standard and Datacenter versions of Windows Server licences. The Standard licence is ideal for small-scale virtualisation on a Windows VM, while the Datacenter licence is best for unlimited virtualisation to meet larger requirements. OVHcloud makes adding licences to VMware solutions effortless, which translates to easier licence management and guaranteed compliance. Customers can also access technical support, along with regular updates, to keep their servers secure and running smoothly.
Take your pick from available templates to launch your virtual machine with Windows images. Keep in mind, billing is based on the number of processor cores on each host.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRE 48 | 12 | £42 ex. VAT/VM/month | £270 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| PRE 96 | 12 | £42 ex. VAT/VM/month | £270 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| PRE 192 | 16 | £56 ex. VAT/VM/month | £360 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| PRE 384 | 32 | £112 ex. VAT/VM/month | £720 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| PRE 768 | 32 | £112 ex. VAT/VM/month | £720 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| PRE 48 NSX | 12 | £42 ex. VAT/VM/month | £270 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| PRE 96 NSX | 12 | £42 ex. VAT/VM/month | £270 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| PRE 192 NSX | 16 | £56 ex. VAT/VM/month | £360 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| PRE 384 NSX | 32 | £112 ex. VAT/VM/month | £720 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| PRE 768 NSX | 32 | £112 ex. VAT/VM/month | £720 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| PRE vSAN 192 | 40 | £140 ex. VAT/VM/month | £900 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| PRE vSAN 384 | 40 | £140 ex. VAT/VM/month | £900 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| PRE vSAN 768 | 40 | £140 ex. VAT/VM/month | £900 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| SDDC 192 | 40 | £140 ex. VAT/VM/month | £900 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| SDDC 384 | 40 | £140 ex. VAT/VM/month | £900 ex. VAT/Host/month |
| SDDC 768 | 40 | £140 ex. VAT/VM/month | £900 ex. VAT/Host/month |
Cluster compliance
Properly register your virtual machines to comply with Microsoft server licence rules. This can be done automatically if you deploy your virtual machines from available Microsoft images.
Moreover, this step is a must to comply with licence rules and ensure the legal use of Microsoft software. Carefully follow the registration steps provided by OVHcloud to avoid compliance issues or service interruptions.
Microsoft - SQL Server licences
Choose from pre-configured Microsoft Windows and Microsoft SQL Server images in different editions (Standard, Web). These images are optimised to perform flawlessly, and make managing databases in virtual environments simpler. Users also benefit from quick installation.
SQL Server Web
licence price
SQL Server Standard
licence price
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Your questions answered
How do I install a VM with OVHcloud images and/or licences?
To do this, simply go to the content library and deploy a virtual machine with the desired image. For more specific information, please refer to this documentation.
Can I use an OVHcloud Microsoft licence on a VM?
Yes, our licences can be used for a new virtual machine or a machine you’ve migrated. To stay compliant, please follow the steps provided on this page.
Can I transfer my Microsoft on-prem licences to OVHcloud?
Yes, you can use your SPLA licences (Standard or Datacenter) on OVHcloud machines. There might however be certain conditions for using Microsoft licences in our environments.
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Can I buy Microsoft licences from OVHcloud?
No, OVHcloud does not resell Microsoft licences. We can only offer cloud services (dedicated servers, VPS, instances or VMware solutions) that include optional Microsoft licences: Windows Server or SQL Server.