The VMware Exit Playbook: A Phased Framework For Migrating Safely, Without Disruption


Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has fundamentally changed enterprise infrastructure. Between subscription bundle shifts driving renewal quotes up by 2x to 12x and vSphere v8 support ending in October 2027, staying on legacy architecture poses significant financial and operational risk.

The VMware Exit Playbook provides IT leadership with a practical framework to assess, sequence, and execute a migration without disruption.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Licensing & Cost Control: Mitigate renewal price shocks and build an accurate TCO model for your next-generation stack.
  • Support Deadline Strategy: Establish a realistic timeline ahead of vSphere v8’s October 2027 end-of-general-support date.
  • AI & Platform Readiness: Upgrade your environment to support modern workloads, bridging the gap for the 82% of enterprises whose current infrastructure isn't AI-ready.
  • The 5-Phase Framework: Clear, step-by-step guidance covering Assessment & Risk Mapping, Define the Target State, Workload Segmentation & Prioritization, Organizational Readiness & Downtime Avoidance, and Program Governance.


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