Vmware Discontinuing Perpetual Licenses, Going Subscription Only

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John Honovich
Feb 24, 2024
IPVM

On the one hand, it is a sign of the times as subscriptions gain favor over the historic conventional perpetual license model. However, VMWare is a well entrenched part of the market so it could be a significant change for users.

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UM
Undisclosed Manufacturer #1
Feb 26, 2024

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UI
Undisclosed Integrator #2
Feb 26, 2024

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Kyle Folger
Feb 27, 2024
IPVMU Certified

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JH
John Honovich
Feb 27, 2024
IPVM

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