Run virtualized storage confidently with support and services for vSAN
VMware vSAN (Virtual SAN) is a software-defined storage platform that aggregates local SSD and HDD storage devices across VMware hosts into a shared, distributed datastore for virtual machines.
Rimini Street, the global leader of third-party support for VMware, delivers enterprise-grade support to ensure all storage environments operate at peak performance. Rimini Street’s certified VMware engineers help organizations maintain stability, reduce risk and extend the useful life of your vSAN environments — without unnecessary upgrades or vendor-driven timelines.
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Rimini Street provides Global License and Advisory Services for VMware to help enterprises navigate shifting licensing models, pricing changes and product roadmaps. Our experts clarify your entitlements, identify cost-saving opportunities and deliver vendor-agnostic guidance for subscription transitions, per-core pricing, bundling requirements and renewal decisions.
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Compare Broadcom Support to Rimini Support™ for VMware
Understanding the differences between Broadcom Support and Rimini Support for VMware is critical to protecting cost, risk and operational flexibility. Rimini Support helps organizations extend the value of VMware perpetual licenses — including vSAN, vCenter and more — without subscription transitions.
Protect, optimize and transform IT virtualization investments
Rimini Street serves as a strategic IT partner and trusted advisor for organizations like yours. Let us guide you on a path toward not only protecting and future-proofing your IT virtualization investments but also helping to achieve growth and profitability goals — faster — by optimizing and securing existing infrastructures.
Get always-on third-party support for VMware with unlimited requests across an extensive service catalog, backed by exclusive, advanced security for malware and threat protection for your VMware investments.
With Rimini Support for VMware, you gain:
- Dedicated engagement focused on aligning technology performance to business objectives
- 10-minute guaranteed SLA for Priority 1 issues to protect uptime
- Expert guidance delivered by seasoned technical, functional and application professionals
Strengthen VMware security with proactive, zero-day protection. Safeguard your enterprise with tailored, cost-effective solutions that address vulnerabilities before they become threats.
With Rimini Protect for VMware, you gain:
- Exclusive Rimini Protect™ Advanced Hypervisor Security, powered by Vali Cyber® for coverage across any Linux- or KVM-based hypervisor
- Initial security assessment to identify and evaluate risks across your ecosystem
- Hardening and threat intelligence with advanced insights and best practices to fortify security
- Proven services and solutions designed to mitigate hypervisor security risks
Transform your hypervisor strategy with vendor-neutral and hands-on consultation, aligning your IT goals with your business objectives.
With Rimini Consult for VMware, you gain:
- Strategic guidance to help assess options whether to maintain VMware, migrate to a single or multiple hypervisor environment, modernize with containers or a hybrid environment – or a combination of these options
- Custom projects spanning outcomes identification, solution discovery and implementation from planning through execution
- On-demand skills and staffing support to help scale your team quickly during peak periods
Get the third-party VMware support you need to keep your business running — delivered through a flexible, pay-as-you-go model. Our services are available worldwide, and U.S.-based clients with primary data centers in the U.S. can conveniently purchase support for up to 200 VMware hosts directly through the Rimini Store.
With Rimini Support Flex for VMware, you gain:
- Scalable solution that fits the needs of those with smaller footprints
- 24/7/365 support delivered by global experts on VMware
- Convenient online system to submit support tickets
“The adoption of Rimini Street's solutions has allowed us to optimize the maintenance of SAP and VMware environments, ensuring a more sustainable operation. With this support, we have reduced costs, increased process predictability and ensured more efficient management, aligned with the company's long-term needs. ”
FAQs
Is vSAN no longer offered as a perpetual license?
Broadcom no longer sells vSAN as a perpetual license. Broadcom announced the end of sale of vSAN perpetual licenses in December 2023 and are now only offering a subscription-based model for their customers. Once support for your version of vSAN ends, you will no longer receive access to new patches and updates from Broadcom, unless you’ve been given a grace period. Learn more about the end of VMware perpetual licenses and what this means for your organization.
When is Broadcom ending general support for vSAN 7?
Broadcom implemented the End of General Support (EoGS) date for vSAN 7 on October 2, 2025. As such, Broadcom does not provide security patches, maintenance updates or technical assistance.
What are my available options for ongoing vSAN support?
If you don’t currently have support for your vSAN environment, you have four primary options.
One option is to migrate all of some of your vSAN footprints to an alternative hypervisor or modernize with a hybrid containerized environment. Another option is to support your own vSAN environment in-house. Your third option is to transition to Broadcom’s subscription-based support model, which could result in increased costs and greater vendor lock-in. Lastly, you can choose to transition to third-party support for VMware from a provider such as Rimini Street, so you can maintain the value of your perpetual licenses. Learn more about your options for ongoing vSAN support, and compare Broadcom Support to Rimini Support for VMware.
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