Dell Technologies has confirmed that VxRail, the company’s hyperconverged infrastructure line co-developed with VMware, is being phased out as Dell pivots toward its Private Cloud offerings. For enterprise customers, this development raises an immediate question—what happens to their existing VxRail investments? Michael Dell recently clarified that VxRail “is no longer a thing,” signaling a strategic […]
What’s Going On? If you’re a VxRail customer coming up on your VMware support renewal, you’ve probably already felt the pain. Ever since Broadcom acquired VMware, support renewals have gotten murky — and frustrating. What to Watch Out For 1. Mixed Messages from Broadcom At first, Broadcom told customers they’d still have access to patches […]
In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, organizations are constantly seeking ways to optimize their IT infrastructure while minimizing costs. For businesses leveraging Dell EMC’s VxRail hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) solution, third-party maintenance (TPM) offers a compelling alternative to traditional OEM support. This blog post delves into the key advantages of TPM for your VxRail environment, exploring […]
VxRail, Dell EMC’s hyper-converged infrastructure solution, is renowned for simplifying IT operations and enhancing the scalability of virtualized environments. Built on VMware’s vSAN and vSphere technologies, VxRail offers robust solutions for organizations looking to optimize their IT resources. However, like any technology, VxRail environments can occasionally encounter challenges, with one notable issue being VM inaccessibility. […]
End of Service Life (EOSL) for IT equipment can present a significant challenge for businesses relying on hardware that still has plenty of utility left. Dell VxRail, a leading hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) solution, is no exception. As VxRail systems approach their EOSL, businesses must decide whether to invest in new equipment or seek alternative support […]
