SUSE Virtualization 1.8: More Control, More Paths Off VMware, No Forced Bundling
SUSE, Friday, August 21st, 2026
SUSE Virtualization 1.8 adds production controls and migration paths for organizations leaving VMware.
SUSE released Virtualization 1.8, aimed at organizations running VMware who face climbing licensing costs and inflexible renewal terms.
SUSE argues the decision to move off legacy hypervisors is easy but the question is how. Version 1.8 adds the controls enterprises need to run production workloads with confidence.
It provides multiple migration paths rather than a single prescribed route. SUSE emphasizes that the offering does not require forced bundling of other products.