VMware & Broadcom
VMware licensing changed when Broadcom completed its acquisition in late 2023: perpetual licenses and most standalone products ended, replaced by per-core subscriptions sold in bundles such as VMware Cloud Foundation and vSphere Foundation. Articles here cover the core-count rules, renewal quotes, support for existing perpetual licenses, the effect on Oracle and Microsoft licensing in VMware clusters, and the cost of moving to Hyper-V, Nutanix or another platform.
The Private Cloud Renaissance: VMware Cloud Foundation Gets Smarter, Safer, and AI‑Ready
At VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas, Broadcom threw down the gauntlet, stating emphatically that…
From Free to Fee: Bitnami’s Bold Shift and What It Means for DevOps
Broadcom has officially confirmed that Bitnami’s free container catalog will end on August 28, 2025, replaced by…
European Cloud Providers Drag Broadcom’s VMware Deal into Court
The legal battle over Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has entered a critical new phase, as…
VMware Extended Support Lifecycles Signal Strategic Retreat Amid Customer Backlash
In a significant strategic pivot that reflects mounting enterprise resistance to Broadcom’s aggressive licensing overhaul,…
VMware Reboots Partner Program Again: Smaller Cloud Providers Face Uncertain Future
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the virtualization industry, VMware has announced the…
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…
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…
🐝 The Attack: RVTools Compromised to Deliver Bumblebee Malware
RVTools, commonly used for VMware environment reporting, was exploited to distribute a variant of the…
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…