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VMware

Virtualization and private cloud software, now part of Broadcom

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About VMware

VMware makes virtualization, private cloud, and Kubernetes software, including vSphere and VMware Cloud Foundation. Broadcom completed its acquisition in November 2023 and has consolidated the portfolio into fewer bundles. Enterprises use it to run data center and private cloud workloads, including AI workloads with NVIDIA.

Common use cases

  • Private cloud operations
  • Data center consolidation
  • Kubernetes platforms
  • Private AI infrastructure

Social listening

What people are saying about VMware

Commentary centers on Broadcom's subscription-only model and price changes, with many customers weighing migration or staying put.

Things to consider

  • Worth planning for renewal pricing changes.
  • Perpetual licensing has ended and offerings are bundled, mainly as VMware Cloud Foundation, so confirm bundle fit.
  • General support for vSphere 8 ends in October 2027, so plan timelines accordingly.
  • Plan for migration effort and compare total cost of alternatives.

Often compared with: Nutanix, Microsoft, Red Hat, Amazon Web Services, Scale Computing

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Themes summarized from public reviews, community discussion and press coverage as of November 2026. They reflect public discussion, not a rating or an endorsement by AI Connect.

Products and services

VMware Cloud Foundation

Integrated private cloud stack.

vSphere

Server virtualization platform.

vSAN

Software-defined storage.

Tanzu

Kubernetes and application platform.

Pricing and editions. Subscription-only licensing, mainly through VCF and VVF bundles; perpetual licenses are no longer sold.

Recent product updates

  • Free ESXi hypervisor discontinued and certain Aria services reached end of availability (per a 2026 reseller guide).

Key features

  • Server virtualization
  • Private cloud stack
  • Kubernetes runtime
  • Software-defined storage
  • Network virtualization
  • Lifecycle automation

Integrations

  • NVIDIA
  • AWS
  • Microsoft Azure
  • Google Cloud
  • Dell
  • HPE

VMware alternatives

FAQs

Who owns VMware?

Broadcom.

How is it sold?

As subscription bundles such as VMware Cloud Foundation.

Can it run AI workloads?

Yes, with NVIDIA-based private AI offerings.

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