VMware License Renewal Tool

Navigate Your VMware Renewal with Confidence

Get personalized recommendations for your infrastructure based on your unique requirements, budget, and strategic goals.

Broadcom Licensing Cost Comparison

Compare VVF (Reseller) vs VCFaaS (VCSP) pricing for your infrastructure

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VVF (Reseller)

$27,000/yr

$23,000 less than legacy (46%)

RECOMMENDED

VCFaaS (VCSP)

$30,000/yr

$20,000 less than legacy (40%)

Includes automation, hybrid cloud, and flexible licensing

Important: These are simplified estimates for quick comparison. Your actual costs depend on many factors including add-ons (vDefend, SRM, VLR, NSX-ALB), storage requirements, DR architecture, compliance needs, and negotiated discounts. Our full assessment captures and quantifies these variables to provide accurate recommendations. Real-life guidance from our team is available at no additional cost — tools are helpful, but expert consultation ensures you make the right decision for your specific situation.

What Our Clients Say

Real results from enterprises who used our tool to navigate their VMware renewals

"The VMware renewal tool helped us navigate the Broadcom transition with confidence. We saved $2.3M annually by switching to VCFaaS through a VCSP partner."
Sarah Johnson
VP of Infrastructure at TechCorp Global
Fortune 500
$2.3M annually

Success Stories

See how organizations achieved significant savings and improved operations

Financial Services
Global Financial Services

Challenge

Facing 300% price increase on VMware renewal with 2,000+ cores across multiple data centers. Needed to maintain compliance (PCI-DSS, SOX) while controlling costs.

Solution

Migrated to VCFaaS (VCSP) with flexible licensing. Consolidated DR infrastructure to VMware Cloud DR, reducing DR core count by 70%.

$3.2M annually
6-month migration
Monthly billing improved cash flow
Automated patching reduced maintenance windows by 60%
Healthcare
Healthcare Provider Network

Challenge

Running vSphere Enterprise Plus with 800 cores. Needed to upgrade to vSphere 9.0 but VVF/VCF pricing was 250% higher. HIPAA compliance required advanced security.

Solution

Chose VCF through VCSP with vDefend Firewall add-on. Leveraged vSAN to eliminate SAN storage costs. Implemented SRM for DR compliance.

$1.8M over 3 years
4-month implementation
Eliminated $400K in SAN maintenance costs
NSX micro-segmentation improved HIPAA compliance
Retail/E-commerce
E-commerce Platform

Challenge

Rapid growth from 200 to 600 cores in 18 months. VVF reseller pricing locked them into annual commitments that couldn't scale with seasonal demand.

Solution

Switched to VCFaaS (VCSP) with flexible pooled licensing. Implemented hybrid cloud with HCX for cloud bursting during peak seasons.

$950K annually
3-month migration
Pooled licensing reduced wasted capacity by 30%
Cloud bursting handled Black Friday traffic without over-provisioning
Personalized Analysis
Get recommendations tailored to your infrastructure, workloads, and business requirements
Detailed Reports
Download comprehensive PDF reports with cost analysis, migration paths, and implementation timelines
Cost Optimization
Discover potential savings and optimize your infrastructure spending with data-driven insights

How It Works

1

Answer Questions

Complete a guided assessment covering your current environment, requirements, and strategic goals

2

Get Recommendations

Receive personalized recommendations with detailed cost analysis and implementation guidance

3

Download Reports

Get executive summaries and technical reports to share with stakeholders

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Consultation & Introduction

Schedule a free consultation with our team to review your results and get introduced to qualified VCSP partners who can execute your chosen strategy.