vSphere+: Switch now, get all the benefits!

In the dynamic world of IT, the ability to adapt is crucial. Technological advances and changing business requirements demand flexible solutions. Solutions that enable organisations to respond quickly to new challenges. Recognising this, VMware has developed vSphere+, a new subscription version of vSphere, as the leader in virtualisation and cloud computing solutions. Here are some of the reasons why you should make the switch now.

Bridging on-premises and cloud

The ability to seamlessly integrate the benefits of the cloud with your existing on-premises datacenter is a key feature of the vSphere subscription model. With VMware vSphere+, you can have the best of both worlds - on-premise and cloud. But what can you expect to gain by switching to vSphere+?

1. VMware Subscription Update Programme saves you money

Moving to vSphere+ can result in significant cost savings. This is especially true if you are running a server with more than 16 cores. Customers will receive free cores for CPUs with more than 16 cores - for every 16 cores you pay for, you will receive up to 16 free cores (e.g. for a CPU with 32 cores). The "free cores" are free for the first term of the subscription. This is not only a compelling cost argument, but also helps to reduce IT budgets. You will continue to benefit from this programme after the initial term has expired, as the additional cores will only cost you the cost of the renewal, not the cost of purchasing new licences.

2. Additional Technical Features

vSphere+ comes with a wide range of technical features and capabilities. These enable you to run your data centres in a more efficient way. This includes improved security features, powerful management tools and auto-scaling capabilities.

3. Reduced Service Time

With the new features of vSphere+, you can significantly reduce maintenance windows. For your mission-critical applications, this means less downtime and a higher level of availability. You will be able to run your infrastructure more efficiently, reduce downtime and improve customer satisfaction.

4. Plan with confidence

The vSphere subscription model gives you price stability over a three-year period. This makes budgeting much easier. You can plan for the long term without worrying about unexpected cost increases. This cost stability is especially important for enterprises.

5. Less time and effort to manage licences

The subscription model eliminates the need to manage licence keys and updates. This greatly simplifies the management of your licences and reduces the likelihood of licence conflicts or licence management errors. This not only saves time, but also money.

6. Future-proof for today

With vSphere+, you can ensure that you are always on the cutting edge of technology. In a rapidly evolving IT world, staying future proof is essential. With vSphere+, you can be confident that your infrastructure will always be up to date and ready for the changes in your industry.

7. Easy transition to the cloud

With vSphere+, the integration of internal infrastructure into the cloud is much easier. This opens up new opportunities to prevent ransomware, enable disaster recovery and offer flexible pay as you go models. You can take advantage of the cloud without giving up control of your data and applications.

Licensing in detail

Switch to vSphere+ using a flexible subscription-based licensing model. Licence fees are calculated based on the number of cores in the server, with a minimum of 16 cores required. As an additional incentive, VMware is offering servers with more than 16 cores the option to use the additional cores free of charge during the first term of the subscription. This offer makes the move to vSphere+ even more attractive.

Perpetual Renewal vs. Subscription Migration

Switching to the vSphere subscription model under the 16-Core Promo offers some clear advantages over the traditional perpetual renewal option:

Integration with existing infrastructure

One of the outstanding features of vSphere+ is the seamless integration of existing infrastructure into the cloud. This enables organisations to take advantage of the benefits of the cloud. Ransomware protection and accelerated disaster recovery are just a few examples of how this integration can help your business operate more securely and flexibly.

Centralised monitoring with cloud console

With vSphere+, centralised monitoring and lifecycle management of your vCenter is simplified. You can quickly remediate configuration drift and respond flexibly to demand. This means less IT administration and improved responsiveness.

Kubernetes Platform

Another great benefit of vSphere+ is the ability to create a self-service Kubernetes platform using VMware Tanzu. This functionality is already included in the vSphere+ licence, and allows you to set up container infrastructures effortlessly. This is of particular interest to organisations using Kubernetes to deploy and manage containers.

vSphere+ versus vSphere+ Standard

It is important to note that there are two variants of the vSphere subscription model: vSphere+ and vSphere+ Standard. The choice between these two options depends on the individual requirements of your organisation.

For businesses, this means that vSphere+ is a more complete solution for deploying and managing virtualisation infrastructures. It offers a wider range of features and functionality that can help organisations modernise and automate their IT infrastructure. vSphere+ Standard is a good choice for organisations that need a more cost-effective solution for virtualisation. It provides the basic functionality that organisations need to create and manage virtual machines.

Our Services

We can help you analyse your current vSphere environment and work with our service partner to develop a vSphere+ implementation plan. Our goal is to optimise your VMware environment and make your IT infrastructure fit for the future. We will help you maximise the benefits of vSphere+ and ensure that your organisation benefits from the many improvements.

Moving to the vSphere subscription model offers many benefits that will make your IT infrastructure future-proof and cost-effective. So why hesitate? Take advantage of vSphere+ to modernise your IT landscape and make it more agile than ever. The future won't wait, so start your journey to a better, more efficient IT world now with vSphere+.