Veeam Backup Essentials on free vshpere

[saban]

hi

i read on the Veeam Backup Essentials FAQ
http://www.veeam.com/essentials-licensi ... #licensing

"Does Veeam Backup Essentials for VMware require VMware vSphere Essentials?

No."

is it true ?
can i buy veeam and use this the on free vshpere ? (4.1,5.1) ?

thanks

[Gostev]

Hello

No. VMware has required API disabled on the free hypervisor.

VMware vSphere Essentials is minimum supported VMware edition.
Any other edition is OK as well, this is what this Q&A means.

Thanks!

[saban]

hi

ok thanks