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VMware licensing after Broadcom: vSphere, Cloud Foundation, support, and stay versus exit. Posts here price perpetual versus VCF, the support path, and portable VCF on Azure VMware Solution.
The buying decision is no longer a la carte vSphere plus SnS. Coverage starts from the cores and support you actually hold, then models VCF, a support-only year, or an exit, including what ports to AVS without a new license event.
Telefónica Germany Ditches Broadcom, Opts for Third-Party VMware Support
In a move that sends a clear signal to the rest of the industry, Telefónica…
The Great U-Turn: Citrix Re-Embraces VMware and Hyper-V in a Post-Broadcom World
In a stunning reversal of a long-standing and often controversial policy, Citrix has announced it…
A Victory for Software Ownership: Dutch Agency Wins Landmark Right to Resell Oracle Licenses
A Dutch public procurement agency has won a landmark legal victory against Oracle, securing the…
VMware’s Mandatory Compliance Reporting: What You Need to Know
Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has led to significant changes in licensing terms and conditions, notably…
Broadcom Faces EU Scrutiny Over Controversial VMware Licensing Practices
Broadcom’s recent overhaul of VMware’s licensing model has sparked significant backlash from European cloud service…
VMware Walks Back Controversial Licensing Change After Industry Backlash, Denies Official Announcement
VMware customers and partners were recently taken aback by reports of a significant licensing policy…
Broadcom’s Cease-and-Desist Letters to VMware Perpetual License Holders
Broadcom’s recent actions have sent ripples through the IT community. Following its acquisition of VMware…
Free ESXi Is Back! But What’s the Catch?
Broadcom quietly revives VMware’s free hypervisor, and the virtualization world takes notice. In a quiet…
VMware’s Official Floor Is 16 Cores Per CPU, Not 72
You landed on this URL because it still says the VMware minimum jumped from 16…
VMware’s Lawsuit Against Siemens: A Stark Reminder to Get Your Software Licensing in Order
In a significant development for the software licensing industry, VMware, now a subsidiary of Broadcom…
Identifying VMware Version and License Key
In this post, we will guide you through the steps to identify the VMware product…
Understanding VMware’s Licensing Model
VMware is a virtualization and cloud computing software company that provides a range of products…
Licensing changes ahead: Impact of the Broadcom-VMware acquisition on customers
The acquisition of VMware by Broadcom, announced in May 2022, presents significant implications for current…