What are the available VMware alternatives?

Here are a few different VMware alternatives to consider: A self-support model: This approach can yield immediate cost savings for organizations but requires the necessary technical expertise as well as timely support resolution. If you’re considering this approach, you need to have the right tools and internal resources to maintain a secure, stable and compliant environment. Alternative hypervisors: Organizations can consider open-source VMware alternatives or other hypervisors such as Nutanix AHV. But there are likely to be major changes and a new wave of vendors entering the market over the next few years, and organizations who want to stay agile and avoid getting locked-in to long-term contracts should consider their options carefully. Third-party support: Third-party support is an ideal way for VMware clients to keep their perpetual VMware licenses while also freeing themselves from high-cost subscriptions that are bundled with products they don’t need.

What is third-party support?

Third-party software support is software support for applications and databases that replaces vendor software support that is often packaged with the software purchase. Third-party support clients typically select this option to attain more comprehensive and responsive support than what their vendor provides. Third-party support offers comprehensive level 4 support that covers troubleshooting, integration, interoperability, performance, break/fix support, and expert guidance for databases and software systems. Additional features include dedicated primary support engineers, support for custom code, tax, legal, and regulatory updates, and guaranteed response and communication SLA’s.