VMware Workshop: Exit Strategy & Alternative Platforms

VMware Exit Strategy & Alternatives: OpenShift Virtualization, Proxmox & More

Overview

Transition from VMware to open-source or container-based solutions. Evaluate Proxmox, OpenShift Virtualization, and other modern alternatives to reduce costs and complexity.

What will you learn:

Comparing hypervisor and container-based approaches Planning a phased migration to minimize business disruption Aligning platform choices with long-term strategic needs

This course offers a strategic roadmap for organizations looking to reduce or replace their reliance on VMware infrastructure. Participants will explore alternative virtualization platforms such as Proxmox (an open-source KVM-based hypervisor) and OpenShift Virtualization (running virtual machines alongside containers on Red Hat OpenShift). Through cost analyses, performance comparisons, and operational best practices, attendees will gain a holistic view of how to plan and execute a smooth migration while maintaining business continuity and optimizing resource utilization post-transition.

Who Should Attend?

IT leaders, architects, and decision-makers evaluating a VMware migration or consolidation strategy.
System administrators and infrastructure engineers responsible for managing or planning to migrate virtualized environments
Financial and operations stakeholders aiming to optimize licensing costs and future-proof technology investments.

Prerequisite Knowledge

Familiarity with VMware vSphere, ESXi, or related VMware products
Understanding of virtualization concepts (hosts, clusters, storage)
General knowledge of alternative hypervisors (e.g., KVM, Proxmox) or container–based virtualization (OpenShift Virtualization) is beneficial