The VMware Exit Playbook: A Phased Framework for Migrating Safely, Without Disruption

With Broadcom ending vSphere 8 general support in October 2027 and renewal quotes climbing up to twelve times prior pricing, the pressure to act is real. But rushing the exit is how organizations end up with downtime, performance regressions, and months of instability.

This NAND Research playbook shows IT leaders how to migrate without the disruption. Built around five phases, it puts applications ahead of infrastructure and helps you avoid the lift-and-shift trap.

Inside, you will learn how to:

[li indent=0 align=left]Map hidden application dependencies before they cause outages[li indent=0 align=left]Classify workload risk and sequence migration waves with confidence[li indent=0 align=left]Build rollback plans and go/no-go gates that protect uptime[li indent=0 align=left]Close skills gaps and prepare your teams before cutover

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