Sincethe global tech giantBroadcomacquiredVmwarein 2023,legions ofVMwareusers— from small- and mid-sized organizations tobehemoths like AT&T — haverailed againstchanges made to thevirtualization software company’sdelivery andofferings.
Chief among the complaints: VMware’s shiftfrom a perpetual-license modelto a subscription-based modelandnarrowedservice tiersthat combinefeaturesrather than allowing users to choose and pay for only the features they want.
Initially, new customers bore the brunt of Broadcom’s changes. But as legacy customers’ support and subscription contracts have expired, more and more have joined the great “VMware shift,” migrating away from VMware to other options like public clouds and open-source solutions.
If your organization is consideringamigrationfromVMware, there arethree key factors to consider.Read on to learn what you need to know.
What is VMware?
VMware is productivity software that lets you create numerous virtual machines (VMs) on a single physical computer. It allows users to run multiple operating systems, like Microsoft Windows, macOS, or Linux, simultaneously but separately, so if one VM crashes, the others remain unimpacted.
VMwareenables you todevelop and test apps, networks, security, and more without affecting your main setup,helpingyou save space and cost while making your IT more flexible and efficient.
Should you consider a VMware shift?
Ifyou’rethinking about moving away from VMware technologies, there are a few things to consider:
DoesMigratingFromVMware MakeFinancialSense?
The main reason most organizations move away from VMware is the dramatic uptick in fees that followed Broadcom’s new ownership. But it’s important to weigh the real costs of migration.
Some questions to ask:
- How do the new solution’s costs compare to my current system?
- Can I afford to invest in the new licenses and hardware that may be required?
- Will a new platform create bigger expensesdownthe road?
CanYouAfford theInvestmentof Time?
In addition to potential hidden financial costs, transitioning from VMware caneatup timeyour organizationneedsto spend on core business activities. Many smaller and mid-sized organizationsmightnot have the extrahoursormanpowerrequiredtofacilitatesucha big change.
DoesYour IT TeamHave theRequired Expertise?
The talent resourcesrequiredfor a successfulmigrationcanbe considerable. Do you havethelevel of internalexpertiseto ensure a smooth transition,or will youneedto hire outside consultants to help? The answer to this question may bring you right back to whether this makes financial sense.
OurKnowledgeableTeamCanHelpYou Decide
Whilequantifyingthese considerations can be overwhelming, youdon’thave to tackle them alone. The knowledgeable and experienced technology solutions consultantsat èƵ can help you assess your current setup and your options to ensureyou’remaking informed decisions that align with your organizational goals.
Contact us today to get started and move forward with confidence.
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