Architect creates open-source replacement for VM migration tool VMware has hidden
After VMware limited VDDK downloads to partners only in August, cloud architect Andrija Panić created an independent open-source replacement for the disk library. VDDK is used by numerous migration and backup tools—including virt-v2v, nbdkit, and Proxmox VE—to enable VM transfers to alternative platforms. Panić's open-source version was written from scratch using public documentation and black-box testing to restore access for organizations moving their own data.
Key points
- Open-source VDDK replacement created after VMware restricted public downloads
- Tools like Proxmox VE and CloudStack became less effective post-restriction
- Independent implementation enables VM migration without VMware approval
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