Open Source Virtualization, without the vendor lock-in
Broadcom's takeover of VMware changed the economics of virtualization overnight; license costs up by 150% to over 1,000% for many organisations, perpetual licenses gone, minimum core counts tripled. For a lot of IT teams, the question isn't whether to look at alternatives anymore, it's when.
At Kangaroot, we help you make that move on your own terms. Whether you're running a compact lab setup or a sprawling data center, we design & manage the open source virtualization platform that actually fits your use case, not a one-size-fits-all replacement.
Three routes, one goal: no lock-in
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Proxmox VE
Proxmox VE, for small to mid-sized environments that need robust, out-of-the-box VM management. The fastest path off VMware with minimal ramp-up.
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Kubernetes + KubeVirt
Kubernetes + KubeVirt, for teams already on Kubernetes or OpenShift who want to unify container & VM infrastructure.
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OpenStack
OpenStack, for enterprises that need true multi-tenant IaaS at scale.
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Two paths, one European choice
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Red Hat OpenShift Virtualization
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SUSE Virtualization
As a SUSE Diamond Partner since 2000, we also implement SUSE Virtualization (built on Harvester); a fully open source platform, developed in Europe, that unifies VMs & containers under one control plane. If staying independent from US-based vendors weighs into your decision, this is the route worth a closer look.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why are organisations moving off VMware now?
Since Broadcom's takeover, many customers have seen licence costs rise by 150% to over 1000%. That price shock is pushing organisations to re-evaluate alternatives they might not have considered before.
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Can Kangaroot manage my virtualization platform after migration?
Yes, through Kangarun; fully managed, with 24/7 support if needed, regardless of which platform you choose.