Technical Component Translation Guide: VMware vs Apache CloudStack with KVM
Organizations evaluating Apache CloudStack often come from environments built around the VMware ecosystem. While the core infrastructure concepts are similar, the terminology and architecture can differ significantly. For engineers and architects familiar with VMware, understanding how familiar components translate into the CloudStack world can accelerate evaluation, migration planning, and operational adoption. This article provides a […]
10 Reasons Why to Choose Apache CloudStack as a VMware Alternative
Apache CloudStack is fully open-source and built on open standards. Unlike proprietary stacks, you retain full control of your infrastructure, roadmap, and costs without dependency on a single vendor or licensing model. CloudStack with KVM dramatically reduces licensing and support costs compared to VMware environments. Providers achieve significant savings by moving to open-source infrastructure without […]
A Practical Framework for Deciding When (and How) to Move from VMware to Apache CloudStack
Strategic Assessment for Cloud Service Providers and Enterprise Organisations Ahead of the 2027 Landscape Shift For more than a decade, VMware has been the backbone of virtualised infrastructure across two distinct worlds: Cloud Service Providers delivering VMware-based IaaS, and enterprise organisations running private datacentres with vSphere at the core. Both groups-built processes, tooling and operational […]
Broadcom Further Tightens the VMware Cloud Partner Ecosystem: What This Means for Cloud Service Providers
A recent report from The Register confirms another significant step in Broadcom’s consolidation of the VMware Cloud Service Provider ecosystem. Broadcom has formally notified partners that the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for VMware Cloud Service Providers (VCSP) has been closed and that contracts will not be renewed beyond January 26, 2026: “We are providing this […]
VMware to KVM Migration Improvements | CloudStack Feature Deep Dive
The VMware to KVM migration tool was introduced in CloudStack 4.19.0 to help CloudStack Administrators move existing VMware-based workloads into KVM-based environments in a controlled and automated way. This is particularly relevant for operators looking to reduce dependency on proprietary hypervisors, consolidate infrastructure, or modernize their virtualization stack using open-source technologies. While the initial implementation […]
Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) Closed. What’s next for you?
The Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for VMware Cloud Service Provider (VCSP) is announced to sunset on October 31st, 2025. The program was initially introduced to simplify the pricing and offer numerous benefits to Cloud Service Providers, after the acquisition of VMware by Broadcom. Now Broadcom has made a shift to focus on VMware Cloud Foundation […]
CloudStack vs. VMware: The Best Open-Source VMware Alternatives
The Broadcom acquisition of VMware has driven rising costs, licensing uncertainty, and vendor lock-in concerns—prompting organisations to actively seek open-source alternatives, with Apache CloudStack emerging as the strongest, most mature, and cost-effective VMware replacement. In this page, you will find detailed information on VMware alternatives if you are looking for a VMware exit path. The […]
Apache CloudStack vs. Nutanix as VMware Alternatives for Virtualisation Management
The search for VMware alternatives has intensified amidst significant shifts in the virtualisation and enterprise cloud computing market, particularly following VMware’s acquisition by Broadcom. In this article, we will compare Apache CloudStack and Nutanix as VMware alternatives. Nutanix and CloudStack emerge as two leading options for virtualization and cloud management. With VMware’s pricing changes and […]
US Signal Shifting Workloads to Apache CloudStack After Losing Predictability with VMware
Following the challenges arising from Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, US Signal sought an additional IaaS solution to offer their customers. John White, Chief Operating Officer at US Signal, emphasizes the importance of companies controlling their own destinies and having full opportunities for cloud consumption. US Signal is a leading digital infrastructure provider offering cloud, […]
CloudStack VMware to KVM Migration Tool | CloudStack Feature Deep Dive
The recent changes in the virtualization market, particularly Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware, have compelled organisations to reassess their technology strategies. CSPs and MSPs, whose business models heavily depend on VMware, find themselves in a precarious position due to the new partnership policies imposed by Broadcom. Furthermore, the simplification of the product portfolio, the bundling of […]
