VMware private cloud migration is suddenly on every CIO’s desk after Broadcom’s price hikes.
Why This Matters Now
A successful VMware private cloud migration drives cost relief without a learning-curve spiral.
- Broadcom’s new VMware licensing has sent costs skyrocketing—some customers report price hikes of 500-1,000 percent after the 2023 acquisition. Regulators in the U.S. and EU are already probing the fallout.
- Migration timelines scare most teams. Analysts estimate 18–48 months for a typical large-scale VMware exit—but only if you have spare staff and budget.
- Security pressures keep rising. Every new VM, container, or SaaS tool expands your threat surface. iShift’s enterprise-grade cybersecurity services close those gaps while you modernize.
Staying put means paying more and risking more. Moving smart means lower OpEx, stronger security, and future-proof flexibility. Timing matters: start your VMware private cloud migration before renewal deadlines bite.
Meet Platform9 Private Cloud Director
Platform9’s Private Cloud Director is an open-source-powered replacement for VMware that drops into the hardware you already own. Key wins:
Challenge
Platform9 Fix
Soaring license fees
Up to 90 % total cost savings vs. VMware bundles
Long migration windows
vJailbreak tool moves thousands of VMs in weeks, not years
Admin learning curve
Familiar UI—most VMware admins spin up VMs on day 1 with zero extra training
Why Pair It with iShift
| What you get |
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| How it helps |
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| Tech-first migration team (former VMware & KVM engineers) |
| Sizing, roadmap, and rollback plans handled for you |
| Built-in cyber resilience |
Identity, SIEM, and 24/7 monitoring layered onto your new cloud from day one
| Digital-resilience playbook |
| Documented RPO/RTO targets, disaster-recovery run-books, and ongoing hardening |
| Proven partner track record |
iShift + Platform9 labs & workshops support VMware admins every month
A 30-Day Fast-Track Timeline
Kickoff (Days 1–2): Free “Exit-VMware” assessment and cost comparison.
Pilot (Days 3–10): Migrate 10 high-value VMs; verify performance and security.
Production Rollout (Days 11–20): Full workload migration, cyber-hardening, DR tests.
Knowledge Transfer (Days 21–30): Live workshops and hand-off to your ops team.
Proof in Action
A regional utility moved 2,800 VMs off VMware in just 21 days, cut annual OpEx by 55 %, and funded a new security program with the savings.
Ready to See the Numbers?
A custom cost-avoidance report.
A risk-reduction matrix.
A board-ready migration plan—no obligation.
Security, performance, and efficiency—now in one place with iShift + Platform9. Let’s make your next move the smartest one yet.
