Is Veeam Looking for a VMware Alternative? Early Research on Proxmox May Bring a New Backup Product
According to Anton Gostev, senior vice president for product management at Veeam, the company is currently researching and prototyping Proxmox as a potential backup solution. This news was confirmed by another product manager, Fabian Kessler, who mentioned that Proxmox is a topic of early research for Veeam.
These developments come in light of recent actions by Broadcom, the company behind VMware, which has caused concern among Veeam users. With prices for VMware products increasing and certain partners being disqualified, many are wondering if it’s time to explore alternative hypervisors and backup solutions.
In a thread on Veeam’s forums titled “Broadcom/VMware debacle”, users shared their frustrations and discussed alternatives to VMware. As the conversation progressed, Gostev offered valuable insights by highlighting the importance of having a diverse ecosystem of complementary tools. With Veeam’s potential interest in Proxmox and Oracle Linux KVM, it may become easier for organizations to consider alternatives to VMware.
Broadcom has also acknowledged the role of a major vendor like Veeam in shaping the market for server virtualization tools. If more companies choose to seek alternative solutions, it could pose a challenge for Broadcom, who has pledged to increase profits produced by VMware. Only time will tell how this will unfold. But for now, it seems that Veeam may have its sights set on Proxmox as a potential VMware alternative.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is subject to change and should not be considered as an official recommendation by the author or Veeam. Please do your own research and consult with experts before making any decisions.
