Broadcom’s removal of VMware’s VDDK downloads has made migration harder. Companies need a way to transition without disrupting operations. Build a migration toolkit that helps businesses move workloads to alternative platforms like Hyper-V or KVM. Focus on automation and minimizing downtime. Start with a CLI tool that handles basic VM exports and conversions. The biggest risk is VMware’s potential legal pushback.
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VMware migration toolkit
Build a tool to help companies migrate off VMware smoothly. Target businesses hit by Broadcom's restrictive licensing changes.
Why now
Broadcom's recent VMware license changes have left many businesses scrambling to migrate.
- Who for
- VMware-dependent businesses
- Business model
- Paid migration services
- Effort
- A few months
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