A Critical Shift in Cloud Infrastructure
The VMware Migration Story
Gartner's perspective on VMware migrations being long, expensive, and risky taking 18-48 months and costing $300-$3,000 per VM might resonate with some, but my experience tells a different story.
Let me share something important happening in enterprise tech right now
When Broadcom bought VMware,
It started a chain reaction.
Big companies are moving away from VMware faster than ever.
Here's why:
The Real Numbers:
↗? Beeks Group moved 20,000+ VMs after costs went up 10x
↗? Anexia switched 12,000 VMs when prices jumped 500%
↗? Rackspace is testing moving 3,000 VMs
↗? GEICO picked Nutanix and OpenStack instead
↗? AT&T is fighting a 1,050% price hike
↗? Ingram Micro left after talks failed
Why Should You Care?
Right Now:
--> Prices are shooting up
--> Rules are getting stricter
--> Quick decisions are needed
--> Work is getting disrupted
Looking Ahead:
→ Free, open-source tools are gaining ground
→ Companies are using multiple vendors
→ Flexibility is becoming key
→ New options are showing up
New Options to Consider:
— Redhat Openshift for VM and Container workloads
— Verge.io for quick VM to VM migration
— OpenNebula, OpenStack and many other options
Watch Out For:
? Hidden costs of moving
? Need for new skills
? Keeping services running
? Moving data safely
Innovative Steps to Take:
? Plan your costs
? Move step by step
? Make backup plans
? Look at different vendors
? Check who you depend on
? See what your team needs to learn
Quick Tips:
— Start small
— Track what works
— Write everything down
— Train your people early
— Keep everyone informed
Think About:
Could you handle a 500% price jump?
Is your team ready for change?
How fast could you switch if needed?
The cloud world is changing fast.
Smart planning now means fewer headaches later.
#Gruve
