F.6. Consider Approval of Vendor for Server Software Description: The district requested quotes for our server software. Weaver Technologies will provide VMware vSphere, an industry-leading server virtualization platform that allows the district to run multiple server workloads on fewer physical machines, improving efficiency, reliability, and system management. The platform includes ESXi (the hyp

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F.6. Consider Approval of Vendor for Server Software Description: The district requested quotes for our server software. Weaver Technologies will provide VMware vSphere, an industry-leading server virtualization platform that allows the district to run multiple server workloads on fewer physical machines, improving efficiency, reliability, and system management. The platform includes ESXi (the hypervisor that runs virtual machines) and vCenter Server (the centralized management system), which together support the district’s core technology infrastructure and operations. This is a three-year renewal for VMware vSphere licensing and support. The annual cost through the DIR cooperative is $75,692, billed each year of the contract term. Funding for this renewal is included in the district’s current amended budget.

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