Tanzu Licensing Work ●

If you’ve been confused about VMware Tanzu licensing, you’re not alone. With Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware and the subsequent portfolio simplification, the old "Tanzu = Kubernetes on vSphere" mindset is outdated.

| What changed | Old way | New way (Broadcom) | |--------------|---------|---------------------| | Tanzu with vSphere | Add-on subscription | Bundled inside VVF/VCF | | Tanzu Basic | Free with vSphere | No longer offered | | Minimum cores | None | 16 cores per socket | | Term length | 1 year | 3 years standard | | Support | Included in subscription | Must buy separate support SKU (unless on VCF/VVF) | tanzu licensing

Broadcom has consolidated the formerly fragmented Tanzu editions (Basic, Standard, Advanced, Enterprise) into a more cohesive . Decoding VMware's New Licensing Model - Mirazon If you’ve been confused about VMware Tanzu licensing,

Have a specific Tanzu licensing question? Drop it in the comments or talk to your Broadcom rep — but verify everything twice. Decoding VMware's New Licensing Model - Mirazon Have