What’s changed, and what does it mean for you?
If you haven’t migrated from vSphere 5.5 and vSAN 5.5 then there’s a clock ticking on your operations. VMware ceased general support for vSphere 5.5 and vSAN 5.5 in September 2018. From that date, no new server, client or OS updates are being offered, and no bug fixes or security patches will be issued. Many third-party software providers have decided to end support for related applications accordingly.
If issues arise, they can often be technical and urgent. You’ll now find the VMware help desk will not take calls or raise a ticket on related subjects, and you’ll be left at the Knowledge Base page no matter how critical the issue.
VMware guidance for vSphere 5.5, vSAN 5.5, vCloud Suite 5 and vSphere with Operations Management users is to migrate to vSphere 6.5 or 6.7 or vCloud Suite 2017, which will have committed support until November 15, 2021. While extended Technical Guidance support is available in some cases, paying more means fewer resources for your priorities.
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Upgrading is not simple.
There are as many migration experiences as there are vSphere users, and Reddit is littered with enquiries on complications. Numerous systems must move first, such as vRealize Operations, NSX, and the Platforms Services Controller (PSC), and hands-on steps like binding the vCentre to your MS Active Directory.
Upgrading is not cheap.
VMware’s Compatibility Guidance notes that not all hardware is compatible with vSphere upgrades, and that much of the tin associated with the 5.5 launch in 2013 will not be supported.
Upgrading has consequences.
At times, you’ll be running two vCentres side-by-side, shifting workloads off your ESXi hosts and managing hardware variations from standard VMware images. Not everything that ties into vCentre v5.5 will function without updates either, which can impact your monitoring, storage and backup systems.
Upgrading takes time.
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No two organisations start from the same place or have the same goals, so no two solutions should be the same either. Because we work with our own Australian Data Centres, over 200+ engineers security cleared to government standards, and in-house Telco capabilities, we’re uniquely placed to make this migration a jump-off point for new capabilities. Independent certifications including ISO (data security), PCI (personal data), ISM (government), DHS (healthcare) and CCSL Protected Data (powered by Macquarie Government) showcase our commitment to your security.
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