Why More Businesses Are Switching from VMware to Sangfor Virtualization
- Everbex
- Apr 3
- 1 min read
🚨 VMware Licensing Shakeup: What Changed?
Earlier this year, VMware—now under Broadcom—announced sweeping changes to its licensing model that have left many IT teams scrambling to reassess their virtualization strategies.
📌 Two major changes to know:
Minimum Core Requirement Increased to 72 CoresStarting April 10, VMware requires a minimum purchase of 72 CPU cores, up from 16. This affects even small environments and significantly raises licensing costs.
20% Penalty for Late RenewalsIf your license renewal lapses, Broadcom will apply a 20% penalty on your first-year subscription fee. This punishes even short delays and forces rigid license planning.
These changes have turned what was once a flexible, scalable platform into a cost-heavy commitment—especially for SMEs and mid-sized IT environments.
Why Sangfor virtualization Is the Smart Alternative
As businesses reevaluate their infrastructure costs, Sangfor Virtualization is emerging as a reliable, cost-effective alternative to VMware—offering the features enterprises need, without the financial strain.
🔹 1. No Core-Based Trap
Sangfor doesn’t enforce minimum core purchases. You pay for what you use. Whether you run 4 VMs or 40 Cores, your bill matches your scale.
🔹 2. Integrated Ecosystem
Sangfor Virtualization comes integrated with:
Disaster Recovery & CDP (Continuous Data Protection)
Built-in Firewall & VPN
Centralized MonitoringThis means no more patchwork of third-party tools—and fewer security gaps.
🔹 3. Simple, Unified Management
Optional upgrade to Sangfor HCI unifies VM, storage, networking, and security into a single dashboard. The result? Easier management, less time firefighting, and faster onboarding for your IT team.
🔹 4. Seamless Migration from VMware
Worried about transition costs or downtime? Sangfor provides migration tools and local support to make the switch smooth and disruption-free.