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[#]: subject: "Broadcom Isn't Done Axing VMware Customers"
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[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/broadcom-vmware-continues/"
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[#]: author: "Sourav Rudra https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/"
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Broadcom Isn't Done Axing VMware Customers
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Broadcom to VMware: "I can do this all day!"
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Well, it appears that the new owners of [VMware][1] are not done settling down yet. After [dropping the hammer][2] on customers of the perpetual licenses, [Broadcom][3] is now all set to alienate another part of the longstanding cloud computing business.
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This time, it is **the** **VMware Cloud Services Provider program seeing a radical change** that will see many affected, and even lose business if they are not deemed worthy of an invitation by Broadcom. 🤦♂️
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**Suggested Read** 📖
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### VMware's Cloud Services Providers are Facing the Axe
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Spotted first by the astute vultures over at [The Register][5], it has come to light that **Broadcom is completely closing down the VMware Cloud Services Provider program** by the end of April 2024.
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This was already coming, as earlier, they also ended VMware's [Partner program][6], which would see only **a handful of partners being invited** to the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program instead.
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And [according to sources][7], the qualifying criteria for those partners is **at least $500,000 or more in annual revenue** for them to keep their partner status.
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Now, a similar fate has come knocking for the many [cloud services providers][8] who received a cryptic letter that said:
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> Effective April 30, 2024, the ability to transact as a VMware Cloud Services Provider, under the VMware Partner Connect Program, will come to an end.
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> However, we want to emphasize that you may have the opportunity to join the Broadcom Expert Advantage Partner Program. This invite-only program has simpler requirements and offers expanded benefits, and we will begin inviting partners to join in early 2024.
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But, the thing is, **Broadcom has not been clear as to who will be invited into the program** and on what basis. Many are concerned that **smaller cloud service providers will be pushed out** due to this move, as there is no clarity on the so-called “ _simpler requirements_ ”.
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Even **the cloud service providers are in a dizzy** , one such provider was still trying to get their heads wrapped around this; mentioned the following to _The Register_ :
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> How can they just cancel a major program affecting hundreds, perhaps thousands of customers, with zero notice, and zero details?
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> They sent the notices out the Friday before the holidays, with no follow-up, which makes the situation even more egregious.
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That does look bad, and Broadcom's recent handling of VMware has not necessarily been good, many have been switching to alternative services such as [Proxmox][9] and [MicroCloud][10] to avoid getting caught out surprised down the line.
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_Psst, here's a handy_ [_free learning resource_][11] _for Proxmox_ 🤓
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If you are one of the providers affected by this, you can either head over to the Broadcom [Partner portal][13] or go through their [FAQ page][14] for more information regarding the changes.
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There has been **no official word by Broadcom or VMware on this matter** as of writing, I sincerely hope that they clarify what existing partners should expect from this.
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### A Bad Move for Small Cloud Providers
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This move is going to rub many the wrong way. If the above is taken as any indication, then **many small cloud providers will most likely get the boot** from this special invite-only Broadcom partners club.
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These smaller establishments might have to sign up with the ones who have an invitation if they intend to continue serving their customers. Many have already raised questions over how anticompetitive this move could be, and I share their speculation.
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Even Reddit is up and about with [this thread][15] already having some very interesting comments. Some people believe that this acquisition was always going to have an ugly ending.
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_💬 What do you think of this? Will Broadcom stop at this, or push for more aggressive moves such as this?_
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via: https://news.itsfoss.com/broadcom-vmware-continues/
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作者：[Sourav Rudra][a]
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选题：[lujun9972][b]
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译者：[译者ID](https://github.com/译者ID)
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[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/
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[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972
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[1]: https://www.vmware.com/
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[2]: https://news.itsfoss.com/vmware-broadcom-subscription/
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[3]: https://www.broadcom.com/
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[4]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png
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[5]: https://www.theregister.com/2024/01/10/broadcom_ends_vmware_partner_program/
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[6]: https://www.vmware.com/partners.html
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[7]: https://www.crn.com/news/virtualization/broadcom-hands-vmware-partners-termination-notice
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[8]: https://cloud.vmware.com/providers
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[9]: https://www.proxmox.com/en/
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[10]: https://canonical.com/microcloud
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[11]: https://linuxhandbook.com/proxmox/
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[12]: https://linuxhandbook.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2021/08/Linux-Handbook-New-Logo.png
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[13]: https://partnerportal.broadcom.com/
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[14]: https://www.broadcom.com/how-to-buy/software-partners/partnering-with-broadcom
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[15]: https://www.reddit.com/r/vmware/comments/193jngf/broadcom_ditches_most_of_vmwares_cloud_service/
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[#]: subject: "Broadcom Isn't Done Axing VMware Customers"
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[#]: via: "https://news.itsfoss.com/broadcom-vmware-continues/"
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[#]: author: "Sourav Rudra https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/"
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Broadcom 并未终止与 VMware 客户的合作
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Broadcom 致 VMware：“我可以整天做这个！”
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看来，[VMware][1] 的新主人还没安顿好。在对永久许可证客户[落下锤子][2]之后，[Broadcom][3] 现在又准备疏远长期云计算业务的另一部分。
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这一次，是**VMware 云服务提供商计划迎来彻底变革**，如果他们不被 Broadcom 视为值得邀请的对象，许多人将受到影响，甚至失去业务。🤦♂️
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### VMware 的云服务提供商面临裁员
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精明的秃鹰首先在 [The Register][5] 发现，**Broadcom 将在 2024 年 4 月底之前完全关闭 VMware Cloud Services Provider 计划**。
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这已经成为现实，正如早些时候，他们还结束了 VMware 的[合作伙伴计划][6]，这只会看到**少数合作伙伴被邀请**参加 Broadcom Advantage 合作伙伴计划。
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[根据消息来源][7]，这些合作伙伴的资格标准是**年收入至少达到 500,000 美元**，才能保持其合作伙伴身份。
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现在，许多[云服务提供商][8]也面临着类似的命运，他们收到了一封神秘的信，信中写道：
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> 自 2024 年 4 月 30 日起，VMware 合作伙伴连接计划下作为 VMware 云服务提供商进行交易的能力将终止。
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> 不过，我们要强调的是，你可能有机会加入 Broadcom Expert Advantage 合作伙伴计划。此仅限受邀者参与的计划要求更简单，并提供更多好处，我们将于 2024 年初开始邀请合作伙伴加入。
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但问题是，**Broadcom 尚未明确谁将被邀请加入该计划**以及邀请的依据。许多人担心，由于这一举措，**较小的云服务提供商将被挤出**，因为所谓的“_更简单的要求_”尚不明确。
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即使**云服务提供商都头晕目眩**，其中有一家提供商仍在努力解决这个问题。向_The Register_提到以下内容：
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> 他们怎么能在没有任何通知和细节的情况下，取消一项影响数百甚至数千用户的重要计划？
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> 他们在节假日前的星期五就发出了通知，而且没有任何后续行动，这使得情况更加恶劣。
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这看起来确实很糟糕，而且 Broadcom 最近对 VMware 的处理也不一定很好，许多人已经转向 [Proxmox][9] 和 [MicroCloud][10] 等替代服务，以避免日后陷入意外。
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_嘘，这里有一个方便的 Proxmox [免费学习资源][11]_ 🤓
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如果你是受此影响的提供商之一，你可以访问 Broadcom [合作伙伴门户][13]或浏览他们的 [FAQ 页面][14] 以获取有关更改的更多信息。
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截至撰写本文时，**Broadcom 或 VMware 尚未就此事发表正式声明**，我真诚地希望他们能够澄清现有合作伙伴对此有何期望。
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### 对于小型云提供商来说是一个糟糕的举动
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此举会让许多人感到不快。如果上述情况属实，那么**许多小型云计算提供商将很有可能从这个仅限受邀的 Broadcom 合作伙伴俱乐部中被踢出局**。
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如果这些较小的机构打算继续为客户提供服务，则可能必须与收到邀请的机构签约。许多人已经对此举是否具有反竞争性提出质疑，我同意他们的猜测。
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甚至 Reddit 上的[这个帖子][15]也已经有了一些非常有趣的评论。有些人认为，这次收购总是会有一个丑陋的结局。
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_💬你对此有何看法？ 博通会就此止步，还是会采取更激进的举措？_
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via: https://news.itsfoss.com/broadcom-vmware-continues/
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作者：[Sourav Rudra][a]
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选题：[lujun9972][b]
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译者：[geekpi](https://github.com/geekpi)
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校对：[校对者ID](https://github.com/校对者ID)
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本文由 [LCTT](https://github.com/LCTT/TranslateProject) 原创编译，[Linux中国](https://linux.cn/) 荣誉推出
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[a]: https://news.itsfoss.com/author/sourav/
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[b]: https://github.com/lujun9972
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[1]: https://www.vmware.com/
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[2]: https://news.itsfoss.com/vmware-broadcom-subscription/
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[3]: https://www.broadcom.com/
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[4]: https://news.itsfoss.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2022/08/android-chrome-192x192.png
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[5]: https://www.theregister.com/2024/01/10/broadcom_ends_vmware_partner_program/
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[6]: https://www.vmware.com/partners.html
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[7]: https://www.crn.com/news/virtualization/broadcom-hands-vmware-partners-termination-notice
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[8]: https://cloud.vmware.com/providers
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[9]: https://www.proxmox.com/en/
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[10]: https://canonical.com/microcloud
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[11]: https://linuxhandbook.com/proxmox/
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[12]: https://linuxhandbook.com/content/images/size/w256h256/2021/08/Linux-Handbook-New-Logo.png
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[13]: https://partnerportal.broadcom.com/
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[14]: https://www.broadcom.com/how-to-buy/software-partners/partnering-with-broadcom
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[15]: https://www.reddit.com/r/vmware/comments/193jngf/broadcom_ditches_most_of_vmwares_cloud_service/
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