Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027
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In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKUs will be required to purchase portable Broadcom VCF Licenses and transition to an AVS VCF BYOL SKU or exit AVS prior to August 30, 2027, to avoid service disruption on August 31, 2027. Take Action Today: Allow plenty of time to purchase VCF licenses from Broadcom and complete the transition to AVS VCF BYOL. For customers evaluating modernization opportunities, start assessing current AVS environments immediately, and develop a transition roadmap to ensure you have ample time to exit AVS and avoid service disruption on August 31, 2027. Contact your account team to plan your transition. Key Dates and Transition Details: August 30, 2027 Last Day of all AVS license-included services AVS License-included RIs Microsoft allows for the exchange of Reservations with expiration dates beyond August 30, 2027 AVS License-included PayGo SKUs will retire on October 31, 2026 UPDATE AV36 SKU Retirement is now August 30, 2027 Learn more .
Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027 In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKU
Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027 In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKU
Urgency: Monitor
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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027 In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKU
Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027 In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKU
Urgency: Monitor
Next action: Assess technical dependencies and ownership against the official update.
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Offer a scoped technical-readiness assessment if the customer confirms impact.
Technical actions
Assess whether the documented change intersects the customer's current stack.
Questions to ask the customer
Does this documented change affect a product or workload in scope?
Risks and objections
The official source does not establish facts beyond the quoted material.
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Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027 In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKU
Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027 In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKU
Urgency: Monitor
Next action: Prepare a source-backed customer conversation and confirm the affected estate.
Commercial opportunities
Qualify a partner-led assessment only after customer scope is confirmed.
Technical actions
Assess whether the documented change intersects the customer's current stack.
Questions to ask the customer
Does this documented change affect a product or workload in scope?
Risks and objections
The official source does not establish facts beyond the quoted material.
Points to confirm
The operational scope for this persona must be confirmed before action.
Reading for sales_manager
Who is affected: The audience described by the Microsoft update is represented by: Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027 In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKU
Why it matters: The change matters because the official source describes: Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027 In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKU
Urgency: Monitor
Next action: Review portfolio exposure with account owners using the official source.
Commercial opportunities
Prioritize accounts that confirm affected products or workloads.
Technical actions
Assess whether the documented change intersects the customer's current stack.
Questions to ask the customer
Does this documented change affect a product or workload in scope?
Risks and objections
The official source does not establish facts beyond the quoted material.
Points to confirm
The operational scope for this persona must be confirmed before action.
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Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027 In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKUs will be required to purchase portable Broadcom VCF Licenses and transition to an AVS VCF BYOL SKU or exit AVS prior to August 30, 2027, to avoid service disruption on August 31, 2027. Take Action Today: Allow plenty of time to purchase VCF licenses from Broadcom and complete the transition to AVS VCF BYOL. For customers evaluating modernization opportunities, start assessing current AVS environments immediately, and develop a transition roadmap to ensure you have ample time to exit AVS and avoid service disruption on August 31, 2027. Contact your account team to plan your transition. Key Dates and Transition Details: August 30, 2027 Last Day of all AVS license-included services AVS License-included RIs Microsoft allows for the exchange of Reservations with expiration dates beyond August 30, 2027 AVS License-included PayGo SKUs will retire on October 31, 2026 UPDATE AV36 SKU Retirement is now August 30, 2027 Learn more .
Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027 In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKUs will be required to purchase portable Broadcom VCF Licenses and transition to an AVS VCF BYOL SKU or exit AVS prior to August 30, 2027, to avoid service disruption on August 31, 2027. Take Action Today: Allow plenty of time to purchase VCF licenses from Broadcom and complete the transition to AVS VCF BYOL. For customers evaluating modernization opportunities, start assessing current AVS environments immediately, and develop a transition roadmap to ensure you have ample time to exit AVS and avoid service disruption on August 31, 2027. Contact your account team to plan your transition. Key Dates and Transition Details: August 30, 2027 Last Day of all AVS license-included services AVS License-included RIs Microsoft allows for the exchange of Reservations with expiration dates beyond August 30, 2027 AVS License-included PayGo SKUs will retire on October 31, 2026 UPDATE AV36 SKU Retirement is now August 30, 2027 Learn more .
Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027 In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKUs will be required to purchase portable Broadcom VCF Licenses and transition to an AVS VCF BYOL SKU or exit AVS prior to August 30, 2027, to avoid service disruption on August 31, 2027. Take Action Today: Allow plenty of time to purchase VCF licenses from Broadcom and complete the transition to AVS VCF BYOL. For customers evaluating modernization opportunities, start assessing current AVS environments immediately, and develop a transition roadmap to ensure you have ample time to exit AVS and avoid service disruption on August 31, 2027. Contact your account team to plan your transition. Key Dates and Transition Details: August 30, 2027 Last Day of all AVS license-included services AVS License
Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027 In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKUs will be required to purchase portable Broadcom VCF Licenses and transition to an AVS VCF BYOL SKU or exit AVS prior to August 30, 2027, to avoid service disruption on August 31, 2027. Take Action Today: Allow plenty of time to purchase VCF licenses from Broadcom and complete the transition to AVS VCF BYOL. For customers evaluating modernization opportunities, start assessing current AVS environments immediately, and develop a transition roadmap to ensure you have ample time to exit AVS and avoid service disruption on August 31, 2027. Contact your account team to plan your transition. Key Dates and Transition Details: August 30, 2027 Last Day of all AVS license-included services AVS License
Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027 In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKUs will be required to purchase portable Broadcom VCF Licenses and transition to an AVS VCF BYOL SKU or exit AVS prior to August 30, 2027, to avoid service disruption on August 31, 2027. Take Action Today: Allow plenty of time to purchase VCF licenses from Broadcom and complete the transition to AVS VCF BYOL. For customers evaluating modernization opportunities, start assessing current AVS environments immediately, and develop a transition roadmap to ensure you have ample time to exit AVS and avoid service disruption on August 31, 2027. Contact your account team to plan your transition. Key Dates and Transition Details: August 30, 2027 Last Day of all AVS license-included services AVS License
Retirement: Azure VMware Solution License-included service will be retired August 30, 2027 In November last year, Broadcom changed its VMware licensing policies across all hyperscaler platforms to require customers to “bring your own” portable license for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). What’s changing? On August 30, 2027, as a result of the latest Broadcom VCF licensing change, the AVS license-included service will be retired. Customers currently using license-included Reserved Instance (RI) SKUs will be required to purchase portable Broadcom VCF Licenses and transition to an AVS VCF BYOL SKU or exit AVS prior to August 30, 2027, to avoid service disruption on August 31, 2027. Take Action Today: Allow plenty of time to purchase VCF licenses from Broadcom and complete the transition to AVS VCF BYOL. For customers evaluating modernization opportunities, start assessing current AVS environments immediately, and develop a transition roadmap to ensure you have ample time to exit AVS and avoid service disruption on August 31, 2027. Contact your account team to plan your transition. Key Dates and Transition Details: August 30, 2027 Last Day of all AVS license-included services AVS License