#vmware

#vmware

Broadcom reintroduces the free VMware vSphere Hypervisor 8.0, enhancing accessibility for users after previous licensing changes.

VMware Workstation and Fusion are now completely free for all users, enhancing accessibility while maintaining functionality without troubleshooting support.

VMware has reintroduced a free hypervisor option, allowing entry-level access to virtual infrastructure.

More than half of VMware customers are contemplating leaving under Broadcom's leadership due to price hikes and service dissatisfaction.

Broadcom is shifting focus from channel partners to direct management of large accounts while disrupting VMware's established channel ecosystem.

Broadcom fixed five high-severity flaws in VMware tools, addressing critical information disclosure vulnerabilities.

Broadcom's CEO claims public cloud transitions have left IT departments traumatized by complexity and cost.

Tan advocates for private clouds and on-prem IT as solutions for modern enterprise demands.

Sovereign clouds provide localized data control and compliance, essential for businesses navigating the complexities of jurisdiction and data residency.

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware drives customers towards OpenStack alternatives, prompting a resurgence of interest in cloud infrastructure management.

Kubecon highlighted the increasing relevance of virtual machines amid Kubernetes dominance, reflecting challenges in VM-to-container migration.

The acquisition of VMware has intensified discussions about the coexistence of VMs and containers in cloud management.

Broadcom is enhancing VMware Cloud Foundation with new services to simplify IT infrastructure management and integration.

Pure Storage's Portworx Enterprise 3.3 enables companies to run both VMs and containers on Kubernetes.

Broadcom quoted AT&T a 1,050% price hike for VMware offerings amid a legal dispute over support renewals and contractual obligations.

Two critical VMware vCenter vulnerabilities have been exploited, necessitating immediate patches after Broadcom's incomplete initial fix attempt.

AT&T accuses Broadcom of trying to change VMware contracts retroactively, which threatens AT&T's critical support services renewal.

vSAN Max enhances storage flexibility for vSphere by disaggregating storage and compute, overcoming traditional hyper-converged limitations.

VMware Tools is essential for optimizing virtual machine performance and usability.

VMware Tools enhances virtual machine performance and management, enabling features such as improved graphics and automation tasks.

Ransomware attacks targeting VMware ESXi servers saw a significant increase in 2024, with average ransom demands reaching $5 million.

VMware vCenter 5.5 requires configuration to allow domain users access, differing from prior versions.

vCenter 5.5 requires explicit permission management for domain users, unlike versions 5.1 and earlier.

To use a domain account, configure permissions through the vSphere Web Client.

VMware vCenter 5.5 changed default domain admin permissions, requiring manual configuration for domain account access.

Domain admins' access to ESXi hosts is restricted in vCenter 5.5, requiring proper permissions setup in the vSphere Web Client.

VMware ESXi devices are highly targeted by hackers due to under-monitoring and inherent vulnerabilities.

VMware enhances Cloud Foundation with new Advanced Services focusing on application development, cybersecurity, and sovereign cloud migration.

VMware is enhancing its vDefend security portfolio with generative AI for better threat management and user-friendly insights.

Generative AI will provide actionable insights and quick remediation options for high-priority alerts in security operations.

ITQ's new service enables secure AI development while maintaining data ownership, addressing concerns about sensitive data in public cloud infrastructures.

VMware sees cloud repatriation as a key opportunity due to rising cloud costs pushing enterprises back to private setups.