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18 articles tagged Licensing, newest first.
NetBackup FETB Licensing: Why Capacity Looks Too High
A NetBackup FETB overage should be reconciled before you redesign backup policies.
Veeam Pricing: Why SMB Renewals Can Jump So Hard
Veeam pricing can jump dramatically when an SMB moves from an older socket based purchase into a different workload or capacity model.
It Was Supposed to Be Fine: Inside the VMware Renewal Rollercoaster No One Can Predict
VMware renewal stories now range from manageable to brutal, exposing how pricing, bundling, and negotiation leverage vary wildly across customers.
The VMware Exit Trap: Why Companies Are Quietly Gambling on a One-Year Escape from Broadcom
A look at the contract gamble some companies are considering to escape Broadcom-era VMware pricing, and why the workaround feels more like a deadline-driven bet than a plan.
VMware Renewal Sticker Shock Is Pushing Loyal Customers to the Edge
A fresh wave of VMware renewal complaints shows how pricing shock has turned routine infrastructure budgeting into a yearly panic attack.
Free Isn't Free Anymore: Updating ESXi 8.0U3e to 8.0U3h Without Paying
Why ESXi patch updates can become entitlement-gated and what that means for free-tier users.
TrueNAS Isn't Paywalling Your NAS... But the Trust Crack Is Already There
An analysis of the v26.04 paywall debate, what TrueNAS staff actually clarified, and why trust perception still matters.
Can We Let It Lapse - The Risky VMware Renewal Question No One Wants to Answer Too Late
A practical view of VMware support lapse risk, perpetual rights, and timing decisions around VVF subscription moves.
When Broadcom Controls the Exit: How Partial VMware Renewals Became a Trap
Broadcom's refusal to allow partial VMware renewals is forcing customers into all-or-nothing decisions—renew everything for years upfront, or accelerate risky migrations. The exit is no longer yours to control.
Your VMware vSphere License Just Expired—Now What?
When your vSphere subscription expires, VMs keep running—but you lose the ability to fix anything. Here's what really happens, from technical lockouts to legal letters.
From $3K to $21K Overnight: How Broadcom Turned VMware Into a Breaking Point for Small IT Teams
VMware renewals are hitting small IT teams with 7x price increases. For many, the math no longer works — and the exodus to Proxmox and Hyper-V is accelerating.
Proxmox PVE Subscriptions: Worth It or Just a Paywall for Stability?
Is Proxmox subscription worth it? Breakdown of enterprise repo benefits, socket pricing, support value, and when no-subscription is still enough.
Five Years or Nothing: How Broadcom's Licensing Shift Is Reshaping the Virtualization Market
Broadcom's push for five-year VMware contracts is accelerating migration planning and long-term budgeting decisions across the virtualization market.
From $3K to $47K: How VMware Licensing Changes Are Reshaping Infrastructure Choices
A VMware Essentials customer went from $3K to $47K overnight. This article explores how licensing changes are pushing teams to evaluate Proxmox, Hyper-V, and other alternatives.
From 16 to 72 to 96 Cores: Inside the Licensing Maze VMware Shops Are Trying to Navigate
VMware's core minimums have become a puzzle: 16 cores per socket in the docs, 72 cores minimum in practice, and now 96 for vSphere 8. Here's how IT teams are navigating the confusion.
The VCF Takeover: Is VMware Pricing Itself Out of the Market?
VMware VCF pricing shift explained: why costs jumped, which customers are most affected, and how teams are evaluating migration options.
From Essentials to Expensive: The Harsh Reality of VMware Licensing in 2026
VMware licensing in 2026 explained: per-core pricing impact, budget math for small IT teams, and practical alternatives after Broadcom changes.
Broadcom's Big VCF Shakeup: The Calm Guide Through the Chaos
Broadcom's VMware Cloud Foundation licensing changes are here. Here's the clear, calm guide to understanding what changed, what it means for your infrastructure, and how to respond strategically.