VMware Defends Ending Downloads of SDK that Helps VM Backups– or Migrations to Rivals

VMware defends ending downloads of SDK that helps VM backups– or migrations to rivals

Says license was never about moving VMs

Broadcom VMware VDDK Restrictions Complicate Migrations and Heighten Vendor Lock-In Risks

Broadcom’s restriction of public VDDK downloads has created major obstacles for organizations migrating from VMware. The kit, essential for third-party backup, recovery, and migration tools, now requires formal partnerships or reseller status to access. This accelerates interest in alternatives while complicating exit strategies. The change underscores vendor lock-in risks.

Broadcom Kills Public VDDK Access to Tighten its Grip on VMware

Existing copies still work; getting a fresh one is another matter. They seem to have "forgotten" to announce this.

Broadcom Restricts VMware VDDK Access, Complicating Customer Migrations

Broadcom’s restriction of public access to VMware’s Virtual Disk Development Kit (VDDK) is creating problems for organizations migrating VMware workloads to competing platforms, with several widely used migration tools dependent on the software. Public VDDK download pages became unavailable in late August, affecting access to versions including VDDK 8 and 9. The change matters because VDDK