● Covered by 1 source · 1 reportMedium impact1 negative
Broadcom removes public access to VMware VDDK downloads, hindering migrations
Key points
- Broadcom removed public VDDK download pages.
- VDDK is critical for many VMware migration tools.
- No official announcement or replacement has been provided.
- This hinders customers moving off vSphere to other platforms.
VDDK Download Pages Removed
Broadcom has eliminated public access to the download pages for the VMware Virtual Disk Development Kit (VDDK). Affected customers and migration tool vendors are reporting that links to the VDDK downloads now result in 404 errors, and Broadcom support has reportedly stated the VDDK is no longer available for general use or download.
Importance of the VDDK
The VDDK is a critical library used by numerous third-party migration tools, including Microsoft Azure Migrate, Red Hat’s Migration Toolkit, Nutanix Move, and other VMware to KVM migration products like virtv2v and nbdkit. These tools rely on the VDDK to facilitate the movement and protection of VMware workloads.
Impact on Migrations
The removal of VDDK downloads directly impacts customers seeking to migrate off VMware vSphere to alternative platforms. Without access to this essential library, the functionality of many migration tools is compromised, creating a significant obstacle for those planning to transition away from VMware infrastructure.
Lack of Official Communication
Broadcom has not issued any official announcement regarding this change. There has been no transition notice, deprecation announcement, or information about a replacement tool or library provided to customers or the public.
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Primary sources
GitHub libguestfs/virt-v2vReporting from
Broadcom has removed public download access for the VMware Virtual Disk Development Kit (VDDK), a library essential for many migration tools. This action creates an unexpected roadblock for customers attempting to migrate workloads from VMware vSphere to other platforms.