Cost Analysis

Beyond the Cloud: 2025 Virtualization Licensing Guide - Part II

Beyond the Cloud: 2025 Virtualization Licensing Guide - Part II

Virtualization licensing just got complicated. With VMware's Broadcom acquisition driving 3x cost increases and Microsoft introducing new subscription models, IT leaders need a clear roadmap. This blog provides the analysis and insights you need to make informed decisions that align with your budget and strategy.

Infrastructure, Licensing, Virtualization
Welcome to Part 2 of our “Beyond the Cloud: The Case for On-Premises Virtualization” series. In our introductory post, we explored why organizations are reconsidering their virtualization strategies post-VMware acquisition. In Part 1, we conducted a detailed five-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis comparing Windows Hyper-V, Azure VMware Solution (AVS), and Azure Local, revealing how different cost structures impact long-term budgets. A key factor driving those cost differences was how each platform’s licensing model works.
Beyond the Cloud: CapEx vs Subscription TCO Analysis - Part I

Beyond the Cloud: CapEx vs Subscription TCO Analysis - Part I

Which stack is cheapest over five years for a 100 VM footprint? A detailed TCO analysis of Hyper-V, Azure VMware Solution, and Azure Local.

Cloud Computing, Infrastructure, Cost Analysis
Introduction In our previous blog post, we explored why organizations are reconsidering their virtualization strategy post-VMware and highlighted the often-overlooked value of Windows Server Failover Clustering with Hyper-V. Now, in this first follow-up post of the "Beyond the Cloud: The Case for On-Premises Virtualization" series, we dive into the financial side of that decision. Specifically, we will compare the five-year Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) for three possible platforms to run a 100-Virtual Machine (VM) workload: