Is your business prepared for what comes next with VMware? Use this checklist to review licensing, infrastructure risk, migration planning, and advisory support, then count your checked items to assess readiness.
Licensing & compliance
- We know which VMware version we are running
- We have reviewed our new licensing terms post-Broadcom acquisition
- We understand our total cost of ownership under the new subscription model
- We are running on a supported version with a clear support path
- We have no compliance gaps in our current environment
Infrastructure & risk
- We have a documented map of all VMware dependencies
- We know which systems rely on our VMware environment
- We have identified single points of failure
- Our disaster recovery plan is current and tested
- We have run a failover test in the last 12 months
Migration planning
- We have a documented migration timeline
- We have evaluated alternatives to VMware
- We have assessed the total cost of each migration path
- Our migration plan aligns with our business growth strategy
- We have a budget allocated for migration
Advisory & procurement
- We are working with a vendor-neutral advisor
- We have received independent market assessment
- We are not relying solely on vendor-provided ROI calculations
- We have a single point of contact managing vendor relationships
- We have a clear decision timeline with board alignment
Your score
Count your checked items out of 20.
- 16–20: Strong posture. Let’s optimise.
- 10–15: Some gaps. Let’s assess.
- Under 10: Immediate review recommended.
Key takeaways
- Confirm licensing, support, and compliance under the new subscription model.
- Document dependencies and test disaster recovery and failover.
- Compare migration paths, costs, budgets, and business alignment.
- Use independent advice and align the decision timeline with your board.
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