Veeam License Merge

[tomas881]

Hi everybody,

If I have per CPU License merged with per Instance License, I understand that for VMware and Hyper-V workload it will consume the CPU licenses first. What if I run out of those and I want to make backups from other VMs that are in a host that's not licensed? Will it consume from the 'per Instance License'? Or are this only for Agents, Cloud VMs, etc.

Thanks!

[Vitaliy S.]

Hi,

Instances are for Agents and other workloads only, so vSphere backup jobs will fail with an error message about no additional licenses available.

Thanks!

[tomas881]

Hi Vitaly, thanks for the reply.
Just to be sure, if I have a VUL alone I can use it for vSphere jobs but if I merge it with a CPU License it will be only for Instances and Agents. Correct?

[DGrinev]

Hi Tomas,

That's correct, the CPU license part will be responsible for protecting VMs on VMware and Hyper-V hosts only.
Instance licenses from Veeam Agents will cover all Instance-based workloads, except for VMs on VMware and Hyper-V hosts.
Please review the Licensing FAQ for additional details.

Thanks!