Introduction When Broadcom completed its acquisition of VMware in November 2023, many IT teams treated the resulting licensing changes as temporary turbulence. Two years later, it is clear that Broadcom’s restructuring is not a blip but a permanent reset. The new per‑core subscription model, 72‑core minimums, mandatory product bundles and harsh renewal penalties have fundamentally changed […]
When we started exploring options to replace our old virtualization system, we weren’t just looking for new features—we were looking for a reliable, future-proof OpenNebula implementation that could scale, integrate with our existing investments, and avoid vendor lock-in. The mission was clear: find a virtualization solution that would last, deliver flexibility, integrate seamlessly, and not
When Legacy Infrastructure Becomes a Roadblock At the hosting provider where we worked, performance bottlenecks and infrastructure limitations had begun to surface. The entire environment was running on OnApp — rigid provisioning, dated tooling, and restricted flexibility were starting to affect day-to-day operations. We needed a better path forward. So, we took ownership of a
“The storage is failing again. One of the servers just went read-only. We need to migrate to KVM ASAP” The customer’s team had heard it before. And this time, everyone knew: The old HyperV infrastructure was at its limit. This was a post-acquisition environment. HyperV was still hosting most of the customer’s Windows servers, and
As businesses navigate the changing virtualization landscape—especially with VMware transitioning to subscription-based licensing—finding the right platform to meet operational demands is critical. One option gaining traction is OpenNebula, an open-source cloud and edge computing platform that offers a flexible, cost-effective alternative to VMware. For organizations seeking scalability without vendor lock-in, OpenNebula presents a viable solution. At Nubius
What is OpenNebula? OpenNebula is an open-source cloud and edge computing platform that enables the creation and management of private, public, and hybrid cloud infrastructures. Its flexibility, ease of use, and cost-effectiveness make it an attractive alternative to more complex proprietary solutions like VMware. OpenNebula is built to simplify the management of data centers and
VMware has long been a cornerstone of enterprise virtualization, but its landscape is about to change dramatically due to Broadcom’s acquisition. These upcoming shifts are set to impact licensing models, product offerings, and customer strategies. Here’s a breakdown of the key changes and alternatives available if VMware’s new direction isn’t the best fit for your
