Yeah it is kind of confusing... From the vmware view 5.0 FAQ:
Q: Will the connection broker stop connecting users when the license is exceeded?
A: No, the VMware View Manager is licensed per concurrent connected user, but the licensing is enforced by the EULA and thus relies on the administrator to monitor the number of users that are connected. A concurrent connection is defined as a powered on desktop virtual machine receiving a remote connection from a device or running locally on a device. Refer to the EULA for more details.
From this One I'd think I won't have any problems since concurrent connections will only be done to the Desktops, right?
Q: Can I run other server workloads on the vSphere that is included in View?
A: No. The vSphere and vCenter components of the View bundle are restricted to desktop deployments. A desktop virtual machine is defined as a virtual machine running the following operating systems: Windows 95/98, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows XP Professional, Windows Vista
Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows 7. The only exception to this rule are the components that make up the virtualized desktop infrastructure (View Manager, vCenter Server, another Connection Broker and/or any desktop management and performance monitoring tools used solely for hosted desktop virtual machine(s) within an operating system of a server).
So will I be able to install AD on a Virtual Server and NOT be blocked or impeded to Connect to it via Remote Desktop?
The 10 Desktops will use PCoIP.
Q: How are the View bundles licensed?
A: View bundles and a la carte VMware View Manager are licensed per concurrent connection. The software does not perform a check to assess the type or number of workloads on a vSphere host, but the EULA requires that users do not exceed the number of powered-on desktop virtual machines purchased. Refer to the EULA for more detail.
Any experts on vmware licensing out there?
Thanks a lot.