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The Myth of 'Old Tech'

The Myth of 'Old Tech'

Is Hyper-V Dead????

Virtualization, Windows Server
“Hyper-V? That’s legacy tech. It can’t compete with VMware. ‘Hyper-V is dead,’ isn’t it?” I’ve heard this sentiment more times than I can count. In hallway conversations at conferences, in architecture review meetings, in vendor comparison spreadsheets filled with red X marks in the Hyper-V column. For years, this perception has been the default position—sometimes justified, often not. In this third post of the Hyper-V Renaissance series, we’re going to dismantle this myth systematically.
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.