How Can Forward Systems Help in the Face of VMware Licensing Adversity?

VMware’s recent licensing changes and the end of perpetual licenses have left many organizations facing difficult choices. The requirement to surrender perpetual licenses for subscription plans and the accompanying price increase of 200% to 800% can significantly impact budgets and disrupt existing IT infrastructure.

Forward Systems is here to help you navigate these challenges and mitigate the financial and operational burden associated with these changes.

Still unsure how this might affect you? Read our focus article.

Software Support for Perpetual License Holders

For organizations with perpetual licenses, Forward Systems offers comprehensive software support services. Our team of experienced engineers can provide:

• Software Troubleshooting: Remotely diagnose and resolve software issues, including configuration problems, performance bottlenecks, and troubleshooting logs.
• Deployment Assistance: Provide guidance and/or assistance with patching or upgrading of your environment, ensuring a smooth and error-free process.
• Technical Assistance: Receive expert assistance with any software upgrade or patching challenges, ensuring you avoid compatibility issues or downtime.
• Deployment of Upgrades and Patches: Leverage our expertise for seamless deployment of ESXi, vSphere, and vCenter upgrades and patches across your entire environment.
• Preventive Maintenance: Schedule regular preventive maintenance checks to optimize performance, identify potential problems, and proactively prevent disruptions.

Migration Strategy

For organizations already on subscription licenses or seeking a long-term alternative to avoid future price hikes, Forward Systems recommends migration to the Vates stack (XCP-ng, XO, XOSTOR).

Our Migration Support Services:

• Consulting Regarding Alternatives: We provide expert advice and guidance on all major VMware alternatives, their features, and suitability for your specific needs.
• Redeployment on Vates/XCP-ng Virtualization: Our team facilitates a smooth transition of your virtualized workloads to the Vates stack, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum uptime.

Why Vates?

• Full Feature Parity: Vates offers full feature parity with the VMware stack, including vSAN, vMotion, HA, DRS, and more, ensuring a seamless transition without compromising functionality.
• Open Source and Cost-Effective: Vates is entirely open-source, eliminating vendor lock-in and expensive licensing fees. You only pay for support services, which we offer at competitive rates.
• Up to 24x7x1 SLA with Direct Dev Team Access: Forward Systems & Vates provide comprehensive Service Level Agreements with up to 24x7x1 support, ensuring prompt resolution of any issues. You also benefit from direct access to the Vates development team for expert assistance.

Reach Out to Explore Your Options

Forward Systems understands the challenges you face. Our team is here to guide you through your options and provide the tailored solutions your organization needs. Whether you look for short-term support or a long-term migration strategy, we are able to help you mitigate the impact of VMware’s licensing changes and optimize your IT environment.

Contact our team today to discuss the best path forward for your organization: [email protected]