Infrastructure MSP Partner

VMware vSphere (Broadcom)

information technology & services

Palo Alto, California, United States 21000 employees Founded 1998Subscription-only post-Broadcom (per-core licensing), significant

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About VMware vSphere (Broadcom)

VMware is a global leader in cloud computing, virtualization, and digital infrastructure software, founded in 1998 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company pioneered the commercial virtualization of the x86 architecture, allowing enterprises to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine. In 2023, VMware was acquired by Broadcom Inc., which expanded its software portfolio and reinforced its position as a provider of mission-critical platform solutions for enterprises. VMware offers a wide range of services, including multi-cloud services, cloud infrastructure and automation, network security, and digital workspace solutions. Its product lineup features industry-leading solutions such as VMware vSphere for server virtualization, VMware Tanzu for modern application management, and VMware NSX for network virtualization and security. VMware serves a diverse customer base, including global enterprises, financial services, healthcare, government agencies, technology companies, and educational institutions, helping them simplify IT operations and enhance security across various environments.

Best For: Enterprises with existing large VMware estates

Key Features

Enterprise virtualization platform: hypervisor
vCenter management
vSAN storage
NSX networking industry standard (now Broadcom-owned)

Pros & Cons

Pros

Deepest enterprise virtualization feature set
huge ecosystem/skills availability
proven at massive scale

Cons

Broadcom licensing changes caused major price increases and channel disruption
driving active migration away (see VMware Alternatives page)

Pricing

Subscription-only post-Broadcom (per-core licensing), significant price increases reported

MSP Partner Program

Yes MSP Partner Program Available

VMware partner program now under Broadcom: significantly restructured post-acquisition many MSPs report reduced margins and are actively evaluating alternatives.

Multi-Tenancy

Yes Multi-Tenant Architecture Supported

Integrations

vCenter ecosystembackup vendors (Veeam etc.)NSX

Technologies Used

Google Search CentralGoogle Search ConsoleApple Business ManagerGoogle WorkspaceUltraDnsApple School ManagerValimailGmail

Keywords

cloud infrastructurevirtualizationcloud managementsoftwaredefined data centernetwork virtualizationvsanhybrid cloudprivate cloud