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VMware's Unexpected U-Turn on Free ESXi Hypervisor

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In this episode, we deep dive into two major shakeups in the tech world—one from the world of data storage and protection, and another from virtualization heavyweight VMware.

🔹 StoneFly’s Game-Changing Storage Innovations

  • Advanced SAN, NAS, and S3 object-compatible solutions
  • Immutable snapshots & ransomware-proof data recovery
  • AES 256-bit encryption, intelligent tiering, and flash caching
  • Air-gapped backups and patented security architecture
  • Real-time mirroring for high availability
  • Centralized UI for managing up to 128 nodes
  • DCIG “Top 5” Awards in SAN, NAS & Object Storage
  • Limited-time offers: $10 secure backups & $700 70TB appliance

🔹 VMware's Unexpected U-Turn on Free ESXi offerings 

  • Broadcom revives the free version of ESXi quietly
  • Why the change? Exploring potential reasons and impact
  • Competitor pressure: Nutanix, Platform9, Proxmox & KVM
  • Broader strategy shifts under Broadcom
  • VMware’s legal battles and licensing controversies

Whether you're scaling enterprise storage or tinkering with test labs, this episode is packed with insights and developments that matter.

👉 Explore more: stonefly.com | Contact: [email protected]

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