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VMware has recently undergone significant changes that are set to impact businesses worldwide. Understanding these changes and knowing how to navigate them is essential for maintaining operational efficiency and competitive advantage.
The impact of recent changes
VMware’s recent acquisition by Broadcom has brought about a series of changes. The transition from perpetual licensing to a subscription-only model has caused substantial unease among many customers and partners. As one of the UK’s leading Broadcom Pinnacle Partners and an Azure Expert MSP, Node4 are well positioned to help organisations assess their options and navigate the uncertainty.
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The cloud options with Node4
Maximising the VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) benefits: VCF now includes a wide range of technologies as part of the subscription bundle. Node4 can work with your organisation to leverage products such as Automation & Operations, vSAN, NSX and Tanzu. As a service provider, we can use the software to transform the use of VMware from a virtualization platform into a feature-rich feature, self-service private cloud.
Azure VMware Solution (AVS): AVS offers a dedicated VMware private cloud solution delivered from a Microsoft Azure Data Centre. This fully managed service allows you to move or extend your on-premises VMware environments to Azure without refactoring. With Azure, you benefit from price protection, enhanced security, and skills while gaining new Azure capabilities
Virtual Data Centre (VDC): Node4’s Virtual Data Centre (VDC) is a VMware IaaS platform, which provides a cost-effective and flexible alternative to traditional on-premises infrastructure. VDC offers a seamless ‘lift and shift’ migration experience from VMware, eliminating the complexities of hardware management. With a familiar VMware interface, businesses can scale resources and costs efficiently, enjoying a competitive pay-as-you-go pricing model and round-the-clock support
Hybrid Cloud: Combining on-premises infrastructure with public cloud services, the hybrid cloud offers the flexibility to manage workloads across multiple environments. This approach enhances business agility, reduces costs, and provides a consistent operating model.
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VDC is Node4’s market-leading VMware IaaS platform, offering no-contract, pay-as-you-go infrastructure. VDC is proving highly attractive as it offers a compatible VMware infrastructure for existing workloads, with a familiar interface for self-service management for IT admins.
Many organisations are leveraging VDC for maintaining VM workloads, to save the business having to commit to refreshing ageing hardware and signing up to long-term, costly software agreements that can restrict future agility.
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Next steps businesses should consider
Our Technology and Innovation Director for Cloud, Andy Slater, has been working with many organisations to help plan and prepare for these changes and the impact they may have.
Evaluate: Assess how your organisation currently uses VMware products and services. Identify which licenses and subscriptions are affected by the recent changes and determine the financial impact.
Explore: With the end of perpetual licensing and the introduction of higher subscription costs, it may be beneficial to explore alternative virtualisation and cloud solutions. Consider options that offer similar functionalities but with more favourable pricing and support structures.
Plan: If you decide to continue with VMware, plan for a smooth transition to the new subscription model. This includes budgeting for increased costs, training staff on new systems, and ensuring that your IT infrastructure is prepared for the changes.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQS)
Q: What are the main changes VMware has implemented recently?
A: VMware has transitioned from a perpetual licensing model to a subscription-only model, leading to significant price increases and the end of the VMware channel partner program.
Q: How will these changes affect my business?
A: The changes may result in higher costs for VMware products and services. Organisations should evaluate their current usage and consider alternative solutions or plan for a transition to the new subscription model.
Q: What steps should I take to adapt to these changes?
A: Evaluate your current VMware usage, explore alternative solutions, and plan for a smooth transition to the new subscription model.
Q: Are there any benefits to the new subscription model?
A: The subscription model aims to innovate faster and meet customer needs more effectively. It may provide greater profitability and improved market opportunities for businesses.
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