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ESXi 7.x End of Support Looms as Broadcom Licensing Squeeze Forces Tough Choices
VMware ESXi 7.x reaches end of general support on October 2, 2025, leaving users without patches or security fixes. Meanwhile, Broadcom's subscription-only licensing has made staying current a recurring budget line, prompting many to freeze on unsupported versions. Options include renewing for 8.x, migrating to alternatives like Proxmox VE, or shrinking VMware footprint.
Meridian48 take
The article rightly highlights the dangerous trap of inertia, but the migration alternatives also have their own lifecycle and cost considerations that deserve equal scrutiny.
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