VMware acquired Springsource not so long ago, and now they have started to offer their first promotion.

Excerpt of the announcement below

As IT organizations continue to virtualize increasing proportions of their datacenters, the virtualization of servers running custom Java applications is becoming increasingly common. Building and running custom Java Spring applications on an application server that is ideally suited for usage in a virtual environment is a critical step in extending the operational efficiencies of virtualization to a greater proportion of server workloads. With its lightweight footprint that allows for higher application server density in a virtual machine and tight integration with the Spring application framework, tc Server Spring Edition 2.0 is the best application server to run Spring applications and ideally suited for a virtual environment.

Spring on VMware Promotion

Build your applications to be run in a virtual environment with SpringSource tc Server Spring Edition 2.0 – free with the Spring on VMware Promotion.

To help you get started, VMware is pleased to announce the “Spring on VMware Promotion”. Under this promotion, all customer orders fulfilled  between March 8th 2010 and May 8th 2010 that include products (license only) from the vSphere, vCenter, View or ThinApp product family will receive 2 perpetual, production-use CPU licenses of tc Server Spring Edition 2.0 and 60 days of Evaluation Support for SpringSource (collectively referred to as the “Spring on VMware Bundle”). Key Terms and Conditions include:

• 60-days of Evaluation Support for SpringSource (60-days of web-only support) included for no additional charge as part of promotion. After the 60-days of Evaluation Support for SpringSource, customers may purchase VMware Basic or Production Support at the then-current list price.
• Start date for the Evaluation Support for SpringSource will be the date on which the promotion codes are sent to the customer.
• One (1) Spring on VMware Bundle fulfilled per order, not to exceed one (1) per customer during the promotional period.
• Prices for eligible products may vary if purchased through resellers or in different regions. Please contact your authorized VMware reseller for pricing information.
• This promotion is available to all customers who make a qualifying purchase from a VMware authorized reselling partner, from the VMware website or directly from VMware. Exception: This promotion is not available for OEM partners ordering directly from VMware. Check with your VMware authorized reselling partner for promotion eligibility.
• Customers will receive their promotion code for the Spring on VMware Bundle on or before May 10, 2010. Promotion codes must be redeemed within 60 days from the day they are sent to the customer.

 

Terms and Conditions

Promotion

For every qualifying order that includes products listed on the Eligible Products list, the customer will receive one Spring on VMware Bundle at no additional charge which consists of the following:

• Two (2) perpetual, production-use CPU licenses of SpringSource tc Server Spring Edition 2.0
• 60-days of Evaluation Support for SpringSource (60-days of web-only support) for tc Server Spring Edition 2.0

Each customer will be limited to a maximum of one (1) Spring on VMware Bundle.

Eligibility Requirements

1. Promotion is valid for qualifying orders fulfilled by VMware between March 8, 2010 and May 8, 2010.

Eligible Products

1. VMware vSphere products in the vSphere product family
2. VMware vCenter products in the vCenter product family
3. VMware View
4. VMware ThinApp

See detailed eligible products list for exact SKUs.

Promotion Duration

Eligible Product Purchases from March 8, 2010 – May 8, 2010. Customers will receive their promotion code for the Spring on VMware Bundle on or before May 10, 2010. Promotion codes must be redeemed within 60 days from the day they are sent to the customer.

Promotion Availability

This promotion is available to all customers who make a qualifying purchase from a VMware authorized reselling partner, from the VMware website or directly from VMware. Exception: This promotion is not available for OEM partners ordering directly from VMware. Check with your VMware authorized reselling partner for promotion eligibility.

Terms and Conditions

• 60 days of Evaluation Support for SpringSource included for no additional charge as part of promotion. After the 60-days of Evaluation Support for SpringSource, customers may purchase VMware Basic or Production Support at the then-current list price.
• Start date for the Evaluation Support for SpringSource will be the date on which the promotion codes are sent to the customer.
• One (1) Spring on VMware Bundle fulfilled per order, not to exceed one (1) per customer during the promotional period.
• Prices for eligible products may vary if purchased through resellers or in different regions. Please contact your authorized VMware reseller for pricing information.
• Promotion offer not available for purchases by OEM partners ordering directly from VMware.
• Customers will receive their promotion code for the Spring on VMware Bundle on or before May 10, 2010. Promotion codes must be redeemed within 60 days from the day they are sent to the customer.