The vSphere 9 decision: migrate, modernize or maximize with purpose
Don’t let vendor deadlines dictate infrastructure roadmaps.
The article discusses the strategic importance of virtualization in enterprises and the recent shift in the VMware ecosystem, particularly the impending end of general support for vSphere 7. The decision to migrate, modernize, or maximize with purpose is no longer solely about upgrading to a newer version, but rather about aligning virtualization strategies with business outcomes.
The author emphasizes that IT leaders should not treat the vendor's roadmap as the enterprise's roadmap, as they may not always align. Instead, IT leaders should evaluate the true costs of an infrastructure change beyond licensing, considering factors such as improved resilience, better automation, simplified management, stronger security, and a more cloud-like operating model.
The article concludes by advising CIOs and infrastructure leaders to step back and ask fundamental questions about their business outcomes before committing to a major platform shift.
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