Verifying Your VMware License Version
Before you begin to troubleshoot any installation issues, you should verify that your ESX server has the VMware Enterprise Plus license that includes the Distributed Virtual Switch feature.
Before you begin
Before you begin, you must know or do the following:
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You are logged in to the vSphere client on the ESX server.
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You are logged in to the Cisco Nexus 1000V CLI in EXEC mode.
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This procedure verifies that your vSphere ESX server uses the VMware Enterprise Plus license. This license includes the Distributed Virtual Switch feature, which allows visibility to the Cisco Nexus 1000V.
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If your vSphere ESX server does not have the Enterprise Plus license, then you must upgrade your license.
Procedure
Step 1 |
From the vSphere Client, choose the host whose Enterprise Plus license you want to check. |
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Click the Configuration tab and choose Licensed Features. The Enterprise Plus licensed features are displayed. |
Step 3 |
Verify that the following are included in the Licensed Features:
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Step 4 |
Do one of the following:
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