Migrate from VMware Server to another VMware offering to gain the benefits of newer technologies and improve security and supportability.
VMware Server FAQs
I’m currently using VMware Server 2. Do I have to migrate to another solution today?
If you are happily using VMware Server 2 today, you can continue to use it indefinitely. There is no requirement to migrate to a different solution today.
Will products continue to operate even after the end-of-support date is passed?
Yes, the products will continue to function. Customers will not have access to support and updates from VMware. The VMTN community forums for VMware Server will remain available for customers using VMware Server 2.
What if I have a problem? Can I get support for VMware Server 2 issues?
Support for VMware Server 2 ended on June 30, 2011. While you may continue to use VMware Server 2, you must do so without support. There will be neither maintenance patches nor minor releases for this product. If support is required, please migrate to one of the recommended supported solutions.
I have a SnS contract for VMware Server 2. Will I receive support?
If you have an outstanding SnS contract for VMware Server 2, you should have been notified already. If you have not, please reach out to your VMware representative for more information.
If I had a SnS contract that terminated beyond the end-of-support date, am I entitled to a refund?
Yes, customers are entitled to a refund of any SnS that remains unused past 6/30/2011.
Will I still be able to download VMware Server 2 from the website?
VMware Server 2 will remain available for download, unsupported and “as-is”, from the VMware website until further notice.
Will I still need to register and download keys to download VMware Server 2?
Yes, keys are still needed to enable VMware Server.
Why is VMware discontinuing development of VMware Server?
VMware Server was a first generation Type 2 virtualization product. As VMware continues to support and invest in our customers’ journey to cloud computing, we are focused on products that best enable that journey. VMware ESXi, a bare-metal Type 1 hypervisor, is the preferred architecture for server virtualization as it delivers improved reliability and performance over hosted solutions like VMware Server. VMware ESXi also runs independently of an operating system and improves hypervisor management in the areas of security, deployment and configuration, and ongoing administration.
vSphere Hypervisor is a free solution based on the VMware ESXi architecture that can be downloaded at this
link.
For other types of workloads that are better suited in a hosted environment (Type 2 hypervisor), VMware offers a variety of options including VMware Player and VMware Workstation.
