StarWind Virtual SAN for vSphere free version

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jpat2837
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Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:01 pm

Hello,

I recently signed up for the StarWind Virtual SAN for vSphere free version, following the guide - https://www.starwindsoftware.com/resour ... achine-cvm this references using the StarWind Management Console, but when loading up the free license, I get the following error -

[Window Title]
StarWind Management Console

[Content]
GUI management not allowed by license

[OK]..

I am unable to follow the guide, which specifically states steps to take inside the console, which I am unable to. Any assistance will be greatly appreciated.

My apologies, if this was answered before.

Thanks,
JP
yaroslav (staff)
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Mon Apr 01, 2024 7:58 pm

Hi,

This is not an error but Free version limitation. To access the PowerShell library you need to select it it when installing the Management Console.
jpat2837
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Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:47 pm

Thank you for your response. Could you please provide a link to documentation on setting up the free version?
yaroslav (staff)
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Mon Apr 01, 2024 10:56 pm

The link you shared should work well.
Please make sure to install the Management Console with the Integration Components library on a Windows Machine.
jpat2837
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Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:10 pm

Thanks, got it working.
yaroslav (staff)
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Thu Apr 04, 2024 8:48 pm

You are welcome :)
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