Listen "018 - What Broadcom Did to VMware (and Why SysAdmins are Furious)"
Episode Synopsis
Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has left the sysadmin community reeling. From gutting VMware’s workforce to skyrocketing license costs (1000+ percent increases in some cases), cease-and-desist letters for perpetual licenses (really?), and a collapse in customer support, the VMware we once knew is gone.In this episode of SysAdmin Weekly, Andy Syrewicze and Eric Siron dig into:- How Broadcom’s handling of VMware triggered massive customer backlash- Why small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) are being pushed away- The licensing and pricing nightmare (including lawsuits from giants like AT&T and UnitedHealthcare)- Declining customer experience and security patch transparency- Alternatives on the rise: Hyper-V, Proxmox, Nutanix- And even a spicy debate: will SysAdmins return to physical servers?If you’ve ever managed a VMware environment, are considering your virtualization options, OR you just need to share in VMware Grief, this one’s for you.Episode Resources:SysAdmin Weekly Companion NewsletterAndyOnTechProject RunspaceJen Easterly Joins Huntress Advisory Board
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