VMware Support Overview

The Gold Support Package is geared to non-critical applications and test systems, which need support during the common business hours.

The
Platinum Support Package is targeted at  production environments, which need a around the clock care. 

Feature
Gold Support Platinum Support
Operating Hours
12 hours/day
Monday - Friday
24 hours/day
7 days/week
365 days/year
Product Updates yes yes
Product Upgrades yes yes
Supported Products
all Products (except VMware Player) all Products (except VMware Player)
Access Method
Phone/Web Phone/Web
Response Method
Phone/Email Phone/Email
Remote Support yes yes
Access to the VMware Web Site yes yes
Access to the VMware Discussion Forums and to the Knowledge Base yes yes
Number of Support-Requests
unlimited unlimited

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