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THIRD-PARTY VMWARE SUPPORT

Independent VMware Support, Security & Consulting

Broadcom’s forced subscriptions and rising renewal costs are driving up enterprise IT expenses. Cloud Consulting provides an independent alternative, delivering dedicated VMware support services and VMware cloud consulting for your existing setup without forced upgrades.

  • Avoid Forced Subscriptions: Keep your VMware setup without costly forced shifts.
  • Proactive Security: Protect hypervisors independently from vendor contract dates.
  • Vendor-Neutral Strategy: Get clear advice to optimize, renegotiate, or migrate.
  • Flexible Models: Choose full coverage or pay-as-you-go VMware support offerings.
Independent VMware Support

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Broadcom Acquisition Impact

Why VMware Costs Are Changing

Broadcom’s acquisition shifted VMware licensing from perpetual models to recurring subscription commitments. Minimum core requirements increased, forcing many organizations into enterprise bundles larger than their operational needs. If your latest renewal quote increased dramatically, you have strategic options beyond accepting forced prices.
  • Subscription-only licensing replacing perpetual agreements you already paid for
  • Mandatory bundling into suites that include products you don't use
  • Steep, sometimes multiple-times price increases at renewal
  • Shrinking support windows for older but still-stable versions
  • Pressure to migrate on the vendor's timeline, not yours
Maximize Your Infrastructure

What You Get With Cloud Consulting

• More life from the VMware environment

Extended Infrastructure ROI: Derive more value and longevity from your existing VMware investments.

Predictable costs

Predictable Cost Structures: Eliminate unexpected renewal price jumps and forced software bundles.

A security posture

Decoupled Security: Maintain full hypervisor-level security beyond vendor contract expiration dates.

An independent recommendation

Unbiased Strategic Advice: Receive objective guidance on whether to retain, renegotiate, or execute a migration plan.

One team for support

Unified Service Delivery: Work with one integrated team for technical support, infrastructure security, and cloud strategy.

Tailored Delivery Options: Access dedicated regional teams for VMware consulting in California, Texas, and LATAM.

We Help

Four Ways We Help

01

VMware Support

Keep your existing VMware environment performing at peak efficiency without unnecessary interruptions. Our enterprise engineers provide direct support across vSphere, ESXi, vCenter, vSAN, and NSX. Get dedicated VMware vSphere consulting for your current version without requiring prior licensing changes.

02

VMware Protect

Vendor technical support and enterprise security are fundamentally different services. We add proactive threat monitoring, virtual patch guidance, and hypervisor-level security to your existing setup. This prevents aging vendor support contracts from turning into critical infrastructure security gaps.
03

VMware Consult

Every infrastructure requires a tailored roadmap, whether staying, renegotiating, or evaluating alternative cloud platforms. As an independent provider delivering VMware consulting services, we deliver vendor-neutral recommendations. Our team builds solutions around your budget and infrastructure needs, not a sales quota.
04

VMware Flex

Not every IT environment requires an expensive, multi-year support agreement. VMware Flex delivers expert VMware support offerings and security for smaller setups on a pay-as-you-go basis. Purchase only needed engineering hours, scale as necessary, and maintain access to tier-3 experts.

Dedicated Expertise

Who You'll Work With

Every engagement is backed by a real team of enterprise engineers, not an automated queue. Your team includes an onboarding manager, senior infrastructure specialists, virtualization engineers, and a dedicated security expert. Your assigned engagement manager knows your unique environment by name, not just by ticket number.

Full Coverage Across Your VMware Stack

vSphere ESX/ESXi vCenter Server vSAN NSX Aria/vRealize Operations Horizon Workspace ONE Site Recovery Manager Tanzu VxRail WorkstationWorkstation

The Old Way vs. The Cloud Consulting Way

The Old Way The Cloud Consulting Way
Subscription bundle dictated by the vendor A flexible engagement built around your environment
Migration timeline set by someone else Migration on your timeline, or not at all
Security tied to an active support contract Security independent of any single vendor relationship
One-size-fits-all renewal quote A recommendation based on your infrastructure, not a sales target
All-or-nothing annual commitment Full coverage or pay-as-you-go, your choice

Why Teams Choose Cloud Consulting

  • 7 Years Average Experience

    Senior-level expertise per engineer handling complex enterprise environments.

  • 15-Minute Response Time

    Rapid SLA response times on high-priority mission-critical cases.

  • 24/7 Global & Regional Support

    Round-the-clock availability, including localized expertise for California, Texas, and LATAM.

Talk to a VMware Expert

Get an independent look at your VMware environment and your licensing options. No pressure, no renewal quota, just a clear picture of what’s next.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is third-party VMware support?
Third-party VMware support provides independent technical assistance, custom patching, and troubleshooting from specialized service providers. It lets you run your current software reliably while avoiding forced licensing upgrades and expensive bundles.
Yes, third-party support is a legally established model widely adopted across enterprise software ecosystems. You retain all existing perpetual licenses and operate under your valid licensing terms. Our engineers keep your hypervisor environment stable, compliant, and secure.
How does VMware professional services pricing compare to OEM renewals?
Evaluating VMware professional services pricing reveals significant savings by eliminating mandatory software bundling. You avoid paying for unused software suites by funding only essential support tailored to your footprint.
Can I get support for an older VMware version Broadcom no longer covers?
Yes, supporting stable deployments like vSphere 6.5 or 6.7 is a primary reason teams switch. Cloud Consulting provides 24/7 technical troubleshooting and security monitoring without forcing costly subscription upgrades.
Do I have to migrate from VMware to work with a VMware consulting company?
No, most clients retain their current VMware environments while using third-party support and security. Platform migration is evaluated only if a comprehensive assessment proves clear financial and technical advantages.
How does Cloud Consulting support multi-regional deployments across California, Texas, and LATAM?
As an established VMware consulting company, Cloud Consulting provides specialized regional coverage for local operations. We deliver dedicated VMware consulting in California, enterprise cloud strategy in Texas, and nearshore assistance in LATAM.
How is VMware Protect different from security included with Broadcom support?
Vendor support contracts tie security updates directly to active, paid subscription status. If a contract lapses, patch access ceases, whereas VMware Protect provides continuous hypervisor monitoring regardless of licensing.
What is VMware Flex, and who is it for?

VMware Flex is a pay-as-you-go support model designed for mid-sized or growing environments. Teams purchase engineering hours as needed for VMware vSphere consulting, keeping support expenditure aligned with usage.

How much can third-party VMware support save my organization?
Overall savings depend on your environment size, licensing position, and recent renewal terms. Organizations achieve substantial cost reductions by avoiding forced subscription tiers and unneeded software bundles.

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