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VMware by Broadcom lifts storage allowances and prices for vSphere Foundation
This will both ease and exacerbate price concerns and competitive sniping
Virtualization31 Oct 2024 | 4
Virtualization
Running a virtual instance abstracted from hardware
Veeam tests support for another VMware alternative: XCP-NG
As Gartner rates the contenders for those contemplating a move off Virtzilla, with Nutanix on top of the list
Virtualization28 Oct 2024 | 3
AT&T and Broadcom may settle VMware support case
Fresh filing sees Broadcom admit it discounts deeply – music to the ears of all Virtzilla users coming off contract
Virtualization16 Oct 2024 | 7
AMD downplays risk of growing blast radius, licensing fees from manycore chips
House of Zen says it's done the analysis, and concerns are a 'little bit' unfounded
Systems15 Oct 2024 | 16
XCP-NG thanks Broadcom for increased interest, swipes Citrix for not helping build an alternative
XenServer fork plans to make its next version a better target for VMware migrations
Virtualization08 Oct 2024 | 4
OpenStack Dalmatian debuts with a new dashboard, better security and GPU-wrangling
If you think VMware has gone to the dogs, maybe check it out?
Virtualization03 Oct 2024 | 4
BROADER TOPICS
Xen to RISC-V port progresses with foundational efforts
But work on big ticket items needed to make the combo a contender is yet to commence
Virtualization24 Sep 2024 | 6
While HashiCorp plays license roulette, Virter rolls out to rescue FOSS VM testing
Open Source Summit Europe BSL shenanigans continue to make waves
Devops20 Sep 2024 | 7
Desktop hypervisors are like buses: None for ages, then four at once
VirtualBox, Parallels, and VMware have all upgraded
Virtualization17 Sep 2024 | 24
Research suggests more than half of VMware customers are looking to move
Price rises, uncertainty after Broadcom takeover forcing users to look elsewhere for virtualization needs
PaaS + IaaS11 Sep 2024 | 66
VMware revenue bounces for Broadcom, chips were a little undercooked
CEO says market for non-AI silicon has bottomed out
Virtualization06 Sep 2024 | 7
The fingerpointing starts as cyber incident at London transport body continues
Network admins take a ride on the Fright Bus
Cyber-crime05 Sep 2024 | 48
Veeam debuts its Proxmox backup tool – and reveals outfit using it to quit VMware
More help for Nutanix, too
Software02 Sep 2024 | 24
Broadcom has brought VMware down to earth and that’s welcome
VMware Explore But users aren’t optimistic it will land softly
VMware Explore29 Aug 2024 | 32
Public clouds are 'dirty' about VMware's on-prem push, says Broadcom CEO Hock Tan
VMware Explore Virtzilla's sales swing decisively to the Cloud Foundation bundle
VMware Explore29 Aug 2024 | 8
Gartner warns Omnissa – formerly VMware's end-user compute biz – represents new risks
Weak roadmap, tricky migration path, and Broadcom dependencies add up to uncertainty
Virtualization28 Aug 2024 |
Broadcom boss Hock Tan says public cloud gave IT departments PTSD
VMware Explore While datacenter silos have left you ‘so screwed’
Off-Prem27 Aug 2024 | 18
Broadcom promised to reform VMware so it enables better hybrid clouds. Will it deliver?
VMware Explore It needs to – Virtzilla's customers, allies, and enemies are all pondering off-ramps and trying to lure unhappy users
VMware Explore26 Aug 2024 | 8
Xen hypervisor quadruples its possible core count for version 4.19
Pesky test infrastructure woes seem to be solved, too
Virtualization01 Aug 2024 | 4
Desktop hypervisors are not dead: Oracle preps major VirtualBox update
Solaris support persists and support for Armed Macs improves
VMware Explore30 Jul 2024 | 29
Omnissa, VMware's old end-user biz, emerges with promise of 'AI-infused autonomous workspace'
We think this means easier-to-administer virtual desktops with extra shiny
VMware Explore26 Jul 2024 | 3
VMware sends vSphere 7 into extra time by extending support for six months
A nice surprise, but some other vAdmins have an August 1 deadline to sort out subscriptions
VMware Explore24 Jul 2024 | 9
Google, Oracle, Microsoft make their case for VMware migrations – HPE on the outer?
New instance types and discounts galore, and Broadcom all smiles as its preferred licensing finds more friends
VMware Explore22 Jul 2024 | 6
VMware license changes mean bare metal can make a comeback through 'devirtualization', says Gartner
Latest datacenter Hype Cycle also includes augmented reality, new types of memory, nuke power
VMware Explore03 Jul 2024 | 46
How to escape VMware's pricey clutches with Virt-v2v
Devconf.cz Or any other hypervisors that might hypothetically be acquired or suddenly get more costly
VMware Explore21 Jun 2024 | 17
HPE intros virtualization solution it says is totally not targeting grumpy VMware customers
HPE Discover It's complementary to Virtzilla, and will eschew controverial aspects of Broadcom's licensing changes
Virtualization19 Jun 2024 | 4
VMware by Broadcom warns of two critical vCenter flaws, plus a nasty sudo bug
Specially crafted network packet could allow remote code execution and access to VM fleets
Patches18 Jun 2024 | 8
Um, what ever did happen with network automation?
Systems Approach Is it lingering somewhere between fusion power and self-driving cars?
Networks17 Jun 2024 | 10
Notorious cyber gang UNC3944 attacks vSphere and Azure to run VMs inside victims' infrastructure
Who needs ransomware when you can scare techies into coughing up their credentials?
Security17 Jun 2024 | 5
VMware revenue plunges $600M, but Broadcom assures investors growth plan is on track
Costs cut deeply, with more to come, and forward bookings surge
Virtualization13 Jun 2024 | 16
VMware and Dell back together with fresh OEM agreement
Lenovo and HPE have also signed deal to carry on hyperconverging
Systems11 Jun 2024 | 6
Broadcom ends easy elasticity for VMware Cloud on AWS
Amazon is not taking this lying down, as shown by aggressive migration promotions
PaaS + IaaS10 Jun 2024 | 11
Lenovo claims Dell has run off the VxRails and can't sell hyperconverged VMware
Big Mike's server shack offered a cryptic response. PLUS: Nutanix results
Virtualization30 May 2024 | 11
It looks a lot like VMware just lost a 24,000-VM customer
Next Computershare CTO says he got a bill 15 times his previous quote
Virtualization22 May 2024 | 74
CIO who dropped VMware 18 months ago now feeling thoroughly chuffed
Next Predicts worse to come for customers as he builds AR for slot machines around Nutanix
Virtualization21 May 2024 | 43
VMware giving away Workstation Pro, Fusion Pro free for personal use
A nice gesture among the sh!tshow of Broadcom's acquisition
Virtualization14 May 2024 | 91
VMware’s end-user compute community told to brace for ‘Omnissa’ shift
Cloudy hosts given short license change deadlines, customers warned of support portal brownouts
Virtualization26 Apr 2024 | 7
Broadcom throws VMware customers on perpetual licenses a lifeline
Meanwhile, Gartner predicts massive market share loss and European regulators start asking questions
Virtualization16 Apr 2024 | 15
Microsoft gives Hyper-V ceilings a Herculean hike
Windows Server 2025 will let you run a VM with 2,048 vCPUs, 240 TB RAM, and 68 network adapters
Virtualization12 Apr 2024 | 49
Broadcom has willingly dug its VMware hole, says cloud CEO
interview Civo's Mark Boost says price hikes appear designed to retain whales while tossing back small fry
Systems08 Apr 2024 | 44
VMware customer reaction to Broadcom may set the future of software licensing
Opinion Enterprise tech slingers want to see what Hock Tan can get away with – and replicate it
Virtualization05 Apr 2024 | 25
SoftIron rolls its own server virt stack to join the 'let's get VMware' crowd
Banks on allowing BYO external storage to make migrations less painful
Virtualization25 Mar 2024 | 4
VMware by Broadcom offers a lifeline to small cloud service providers
Exclusive 'White label' program also means retaining customers
Virtualization19 Mar 2024 | 12
Meet the Proxinator: A hyperbox that puts SATA at the heart of VMware migrations
Exclusive Proxmox box sees fresh dedicated hardware become part of the market for Virtzilla alternatives
Systems13 Mar 2024 | 11
Broadcom says VMware to grow revenue by double-digit percentages all year
Networking silicon surges, Carbon Black to be kept in the fold
Virtualization08 Mar 2024 | 12
VMware urges emergency action to blunt hypervisor flaws
Critical vulns in USB under ESXi and desktop hypervisors found by Chinese researchers at cracking contest
Virtualization07 Mar 2024 | 16
VMware takes a swing at Nutanix, Red Hat with KVM conversion tool
Also urges customers to remove some of its software due to a critical vulnerability
Virtualization21 Feb 2024 | 23
Broadcom moves to reassure VMware users as rivals smell an opportunity
'They want a closed shop,' claims service provider
Virtualization15 Feb 2024 | 13
Cloud Software Group effectively snuffs open source XenCenter via a README file
It's an interesting way to get the attention of VMware users feeling bruised by Broadcom
Virtualization01 Feb 2024 | 9
Dell kills sweetheart distribution deal with Broadcom's VMware
Updated No longer willing to be a friend with benefits – perhaps thanks to Big B killing OEM licenses?
Virtualization30 Jan 2024 | 26
Wanna run Windows on an M-series Mac? Fine, buy a license, but no baremetal
Or, you could just rent an expensive Windows VM in the cloud — just a thought, says Redmond
OSes22 Jan 2024 | 74
As Broadcom nukes VMware's channel, the big winner is set to be Nutanix
A lot of IT depts can't wait to get past their ESX addiction
Channel18 Jan 2024 | 26
Apple, Corellium settle iOS virtualization case
iGiant was on the back foot after courts found virtual iPhones were fair use
Virtualization18 Dec 2023 | 2
VMware channel partner rates new product bundles and subs-only licenses 'very attractive'
As Broadcom division announces it will keep desktop hypervisors, revive 'Flings'
Virtualization15 Dec 2023 | 10
China's regulator paused VMware purchase probe before desired close date
Analysis Competitors predict price gouging as employees await news
Virtualization22 Nov 2023 | 1
Xen Project improves the art of virtual machine maintenance with annual hypervisor release
Version 4.18 brings first ports to RISC-V and PowerPC, support for next-gen datacenter CPUs
Virtualization20 Nov 2023 |
1 in 5 VMware customers plan to jump off its stack next year
Updated Forrester predicts exodus from Virtzilla following Broadcom takeover
Virtualization08 Nov 2023 | 33
As uncertainty swirls, VMware closes its home for experimental software
Broadcom buy set to wrap any moment now – probably
Virtualization30 Oct 2023 | 2
What's next for VMware? Long-term Virtzilla-watchers predict Broadcom's moves
Consensus is cuts and spin-offs are coming, whether they'll help is another matter
Virtualization02 Oct 2023 | 5
FreeBSD can now boot in 25 milliseconds
On AWS Firecracker – but there are other new micro-VM engines around, too
Applications29 Aug 2023 | 80
SmartNICs haven't soared so VMware will allow retrofits in old servers
Explore vSphere to also add support for PCIe cards packed with CXL RAM to give boxes a boost, faster vCenter upgrades, and more
Virtualization24 Aug 2023 | 10
Here’s how VMware hopes to spend $1B Broadcom R&D budget boost
Explore Some of it will go to get you upgrading more often, other cash might smooth internal dev conflict
Virtualization24 Aug 2023 | 9
Biting the hand that feeds IT
