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| keywords | vmware, getting started, {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}}, {{site.data.keyword.baremetal_short}} | ||
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VMware for {{site.data.keyword.cloud}} Classic infrastructure provides a virtualization platform that abstracts processor, memory, storage, and networking resources to create multiple {{site.data.keyword.virtualmachinesshort}} on a single physical server. Multiple physical servers can be clustered together to create a private cloud.
{{site.data.keyword.BluSoftlayer_full}} provides the unique capability for customers to provision dedicated {{site.data.keyword.baremetal_short}} upon which they can deploy their own VMware-based private cloud. For example, you can enable the creation of a hybrid cloud where on-premises VMware-based servers, tools, and processes can be extended into the public cloud.
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| 1. Learn about VMware and {{site.data.keyword.cloud_notm}}. |
| 2. Review licensing options and storage options. |
| 3. If you want to deploy a basic single-site VMware environment in an {{site.data.keyword.cloud}} data center, see Getting Started with VMware vSphere overview. |
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After you configured a basic environment, you can manage licenses.