5 Things to Consider BEFORE Your VMware ELA Expiration Date
This partner article outlines five considerations for organisations approaching the expiry of a VMware by Broadcom Enterprise Licence Agreement (ELA), urging them to begin planning early rather than renew by default.
– Assess current VMware usage and future infrastructure needs.
– Compare available licensing models for cost, flexibility and scalability.
– Review alternative virtualisation platforms and vendors.
– Account for vSphere 8 support ending in October 2027.
– Consider whether VMware Cloud Foundation commitments fit the organisation’s wider IT strategy.
- Plan VMware ELA decisions well before expiry.
- Review costs, flexibility and actual capacity needs.
- Compare alternatives alongside VMware Cloud Foundation.