VMware vFabric™ Server

Developer Edition is free to download and use, and is also bundled within SpringSource Tool Suite, available as a free download.

Designed to be a drop in replacement for Apache Tomcat, vFabric tc Server Standard Edition provides enterprise users with the lightweight server they want paired with the operational management, advanced diagnostics, and mission-critical support capabilities businesses need.

vFabric tc Server Spring Edition, with its native Spring Instrumentation, enables fine grain monitoring of deployed applications and unparalleled visibility into the execution of Spring-powered applications. With pre-built advanced application management and reporting for Spring applications, vFabric tc Server Spring Edition provides the application operator with the top-down insight required to ensure Spring applications are performing as expected.

VMware vFabric tc Server can be purchased in three ways:

• vFabric tc Server Spring Edition can be purchased as part of vFabric Suite. Because vFabric Suite has a flexible licensing scheme, we recommend this option for customers who plan to run tc Server on vSphere or multiple vFabric products in their environment.
  Learn more about pricing for the vFabric Suite.
• vFabric tc Server Standard Edition and Spring Edition can be purchased as a standalone vFabric tc Server license perpetual license — a one-time license under which support and subscription (SnS) contracts can be renewed annually. This option is priced per physical CPU, and appropriate for customers who plan to run tc Server only on physical infrastructure, and not on vSphere. This pricing is outlined below.
• vFabric tc Server Standard Edition and Spring Edition can be purchased as an annual subscription—an annual contract with support and subscription built-in. This option is priced per physical CPU, and appropriate for customers who plan to run tc Server on physical infrastructure. This pricing is described below.

VMware offers a choice of support levels for vFabric tc Server. Pricing is per physical CPU, up to 6 cores per CPU. Each additional six cores require an additional license.

• Production support entitles customers to 24 X 7 support.
• Basic support entitles customers to 12 X 5 support.

Learn more about VMware support hours, response times, and severity definitions.

Suggested retail pricing for U.S. editions of vFabric tc Server available are shown below. Please contact your local Reseller for specific pricing.

Note: Retail Pricing is for reference purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Pricing is suggested retail price in USD, for sales in the US. Regional prices may vary. For detailed pricing please contact a reseller or vFabric tc Server expert.

tc Server is available for US Federal Government entities (GSA pricing), qualifying academic institutions, and managed service providers enrolled in the VMware Service Provider Program (VSPP). For details, please contact a reseller or vFabric expert.