Navigate VMWare licencing changes with confidence. Consider the following roadmap as you assess your needs and migration strategy.
Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has left many businesses struggling to keep up with recent changes. Prices have increased, products have been discontinued or bundled into more expensive packages, and it’s not always clear where to turn for clarity.
VMware has long been a reliable provider of virtualisation and cloud computing technologies. But with these updates resulting in price increases of up to 1,200%, organisations are finding themselves in a bind — dramatically increase their IT budgets, cut costs elsewhere, or leave VMware altogether.
What’s next?
Navigating these changes can be difficult, from understanding your options to implementing your next steps. Consider the following roadmap as you assess your needs:
Exploratory/preparatory phase
Assess your current VMware usage to uncover key requirements and areas for optimisation. A partner like SoftwareOne (formerly Crayon) may find savings that make it worthwhile to continue using VMware, or we may find other areas in your business that you can optimise to free up your budget. You may also choose to conduct assessments and/or optimisations for AWS, Azure, and Windows Server, to decide if migration (on-premises, cloud, or hybrid) is right for you.
Migratory/implementation phase
Should you choose to migrate to a different provider such as AWS or Azure, this is the step in which you’ll make that transition. SoftwareOne can support you throughout this migration, from planning to implementation to optimisation and support. Our vendor-agnostic cloud migration experts will help you decide on the platform that best suits your business needs and guide you every step of the way through your migration, ensuring a seamless transition.
Licencing phase
You’ll need to ensure all licencing is in place and compliant, regardless of the service you choose. SoftwareOne has licencing experts across all major software providers, meaning we’re able to uncover savings and areas of optimisation so that you have exactly the configuration you need while minimising costs.
Support phase
If you choose to migrate to Window Server, Windows Server Hyper-V, Azure, or AWS, SoftwareOne can help you manage your environment, ensuring everything is optimised and running smoothly.
VMware’s updated pricing and product structure mean changes for customers, no matter what path you choose to take. But there’s no need to go it alone. Reach out today to speak with an expert who can help you navigate your next steps.
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