In just a few weeks, VMware version 7 reaches end of life, which means Broadcom will no longer issue patches
In just a few weeks, VMware version 7 reaches end of life, which means Broadcom will no longer issue patches
After 2 October 2025, VMware version 7 will no longer be supported, and organisations will need to consider how they take their server virtualisation strategy forward.
Shane O’Rourke, senior director of global VMware support services at Spinnaker Support, said this deadline arrives at the same time as Broadcom’s wider licensing changes. He warned that while VMware customers with perpetual licenses may still have rights to download newer binaries, renewing support almost always means moving to a VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) subscription. This can be a costly upgrade, especially in organisations that are not using the full VMware suite.
“I’ve spoken to organisations trying to renew part of their footprint while transitioning the rest elsewhere, only to be told it’s all or nothing,” said O’Rourke. “Others were offered exceptions early on, only for those exceptions to be pulled at the last minute.”
The third-party support company has spoke to a number of organisations looking at options to continue running VMware 7. From the feedback he has received, O’Rourke said: “There’s a lack of trust.
