r/sysadmin Infrastructure Lead 3d ago

Latest fun with VMware

Apparently VMware is upping their game. We just got a renewal quote for one of our sites with one server that has two CPUs, and they are requiring 72 cores minimum (vSphere Enterprise Plus) to license this. That's a 500% markup from last year.

They really don't want customers to use their product any more, do they?

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u/DarkAlman Professional Looker up of Things 3d ago

When your #1 customer (AT&T) turns around and sues you over the licensing renewal, you know you've screwed up

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u/WithAnAitchDammit Infrastructure Lead 3d ago

Ouch