Having choice in your IT vendor stack is the best way to ensure affordable and resilient infrastructure. We’ve seen customers save hundreds of millions of dollars when they implement a multi-vendor approach. It also helps them navigate a complex and changing IT landscape. Considering how integral VMware solutions are to the fabric of enterprise IT, the idea of moving beyond their ecosystem might seem daunting. Is it possible to just walk away from VMware?
While VMware has been seen as a safe linchpin in many IT organizations’ virtualization strategies, the acquisition by Broadcom has upended things. However, there is no simple like-for-like replacement for VMware. Their products are uniquely architected and deeply embedded into the ecosystem of enterprise operations.
With VMware solutions being so crucial, the thought of leaving can be intimidating. However, given the increasing concerns among VMware’s customers, we are pleased to introduce our multi-vendor strategy. For a comprehensive guide, check out our workbook on transitioning away from VMware.
Know the Depth of Your VMware Integrations
VMware’s technology is embedded deep in many facets of IT operations, such as storage, computing, networking, and automation. Its extensive integration means that walking away from VMware represents a strategic shift in how IT management and operations are handled.
However, you don’t need to completely walk away from VMware to benefit from reducing reliance on it. By decreasing your dependency from 100%, you empower yourself with a stronger negotiating stance.
How We Can Help You Walk Away from VMware
The team at RackN are experts in creating automated workflows to manage multi-vendor infrastructure. We’ve proven that this approach is not only possible, but also offers significant benefits by returning control to infrastructure operators.
We help operators build standard, reusable automation known as IaC (Infrastructure as Code) pipelines. These pipelines abstract vendor-specific details in infrastructure, making them adaptable without becoming too generalized. We’ve successfully implemented these solutions for a diverse range of clients, including multinational banks, media firms, startups, and service providers.
The Four Step Journey towards Multi-Vendor Operations
- Inventory Assessment: The journey starts with a comprehensive infrastructure inventory to understand VMware’s integration depth inside of your technological landscape. RackN can assist in this phase with tools and methodologies that provide a clear picture of your current infrastructure, highlighting VMware-dependent areas.
- Process Evaluation: Evaluating IT processes to identify dependencies on VMware is critical. RackN excels in discerning which processes are essential and which are maintained due to organizational inertia, helping streamline and optimize operations.
- Finding Alternatives: The primary challenge isn’t just removing VMware, but identifying and implementing suitable alternatives. Our approach simplifies this process. Using vendor neutral automation, Digital Rebar facilitates the integration of a wide range of technologies, assisting the transition.
- Implementing Change: Implementing this shift requires adjustments in both technology and operations. RackN makes this transition smoother through the use of RackN Digital Rebar, which streamlines the orchestration and automation of your new IT environment. This approach reduces interruptions to your workflow while improving overall efficiency.
The Benefits in a Transition from VMware
Walking away from VMware can pave the way for a vendor-neutral environment. This enhances your bargaining power during vendor negotiations and adding flexibility to your systems. It also opens opportunities for vendor-neutral environments.
Our clients have experienced a notable return on investment from the versatility Digital Rebar offers, allowing choices in both hardware and software without limitations. Our goal at RackN is to simplify automation for enterprises, making it easier to tackle complex tasks like containerization, integrating multiple vendors, and utilizing cloud services.
Partners in Your Replacement Journey
Walking away from VMware is a big undertaking. However, with RackN’s expertise alongside the capabilities of the Digital Rebar Platform, this challenge becomes an opportunity to redefine your IT landscape for the future. Our strategy ensures a smoother transition process, empowering your business with enhanced flexibility and fostering an environment ripe for innovation.
To help you explore ways you can walk away from VMware, we’ve created a comprehensive workbook. If you’re weighing your VMware options, we invite you to download our guide, Navigate Beyond VMware with RackN, where we share our expert insights. If you have questions on the process or want to discuss alternatives with our specialists, we encourage you to arrange a demonstration with us. Our team is eager to assist you in any way we can.
