Collaboration Applications (VMware Lic Changes)

[ednarvaez]

Hi community!! 

With the Broadcom (VMware) changes in licensing, any of you has trying to explore with a new hypervisor for install the Collaboration applications? Im searching new options, because for some scenarios that I have, purchasing o renew VMware license are not the best option for the cost.

For example, I read about Proxmox, but I understand that Cisco currently only supports ESXi, and the support with the TAC its another thing that we need consider.

If any can guide me or suggest a recommendation about this, I will appreciate 

Thank you all

Regards

[Roger Kallberg · Accepted solution]

There are no other options for hypervisor than ESXi.

[Nithin Eluvathingal · Accepted solution]

As @Roger Kallberg  pointed out, VMware is currently the only hypervisor supported by CUCM. This could change in the future, so it’s best not to waste time experimenting with other hypervisors that might lead to problems. Wait until Cisco officially announces support for alternative hypervisors as a viable option to VMware.

2.12.0.0

[ednarvaez]

Thank you for your support Roger and Nithin

Regards 

[Brad Magnani]

Side note, using anything other than ESXi will also prevent you from receiving any technical support on the product.