Vates VMS

Before buying new hardware, make sure you're using the hardware you already own

RAM prices are up over 400% in a year. Where to find capacity before you buy more hardware, and when buying is the right call after all.

Ecosystem

Why infrastructure control matters more than ever in 2026

Vates runs near 150 people. We are growing internationally, and we do it mostly on open-source, self-hosted tools. Here is what that actually looks like in practice, and why it matters.

Partner

Vates and DataCore announce expanded storage compatibility for Vates VMS

We are pleased to announce a technical and strategic partnership between Vates and DataCore, designed to ensure seamless compatibility between Vates VMS and DataCore storage solutions, including SANsymphony and StarWind Virtual SAN.

Alliances

What we heard in Vienna and why Vates is investing in DACH

Digital sovereignty has moved from defense-sector concern to mainstream procurement criterion in DACH. After a week in Vienna alongside Bull, we share what IT leaders are now asking, why the European stack conversation has changed, and how Vates is investing in the region, starting this June.

User Story

Expanding cloud capabilities without vendor lock-In: The KDDI France Story

KDDI France reduced infrastructure costs and expanded its cloud offering by adopting Vates VMS! A pragmatic move toward flexibility and scalability, without added vendor dependency.

User Story

How Biocoop began its strategy to move away from VMware

Biocoop chose Vates VMS to regain control over virtualization costs, governance, and long-term infrastructure decisions through open-source technologies.

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Open source, long-term viability and vendor independence

How does Vates reduce vendor risk? Discover how its open-source model and support-driven strategy ensure long-term continuity and true infrastructure independence.

News

Removing storage constraints for growing infrastructures

XCP-ng 8.3 now supports virtual disks up to 16TB, removing the long-standing 2TB per-disk limit. A practical step forward for backup workloads, storage-heavy applications and migrations from VMware.

User Story

How Virtual Computing migrated 550 VMs to Vates VMS

Facing VMware licensing changes, Virtual Computing migrated 550 VMs to Vates VMS. A controlled, step-by-step transition.

Webinar

NextInfra series: From migration to strategy, building a sovereign infrastructure

From V2V migration to long-term strategy, the NextInfra series explores how to build a sovereign infrastructure step by step, with real-world insights from Exodata and Vates.

Partner

Vates joins the Everpure Technology Alliance Program

Vates has joined the Pure Storage Technology Alliance Program (TAP), formalizing a technical collaboration between Vates VMS and Pure Storage.

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Security is part of the stack

Discover key principles and get our guide to harden your virtualization infrastructure and strengthen your security posture with Vates VMS.

Ecosystem

Introducing the Vates Alliance Network

Organizations moving to Vates VMS are not looking for products, they are building complete solutions. The Vates Alliance Network (VAN) ensures those solutions are tested, documented, and ready to deploy.

Xen Spring Meetup 2026: see you in Grenoble

Join us in Grenoble on April 2-3 for the Xen Spring Meetup 2026: two days of technical talks, design sessions, and real community collaboration.

Vates at InCyber 2026: meet us in Lille!

Vates will be in Lille for InCyber 2026, where Charles-Henri Schulz will speak about digital sovereignty and infrastructure control. Meet us at booth G16.

User Story

Fujifilm MicroChannel: What a well-planned migration can change

Fujifilm Microchannel migrated from VMware to Vates VMS, simplifying licensing and eliminating vendor lock-in. The transition caused minimal disruption and now delivers stable, scalable performance for both internal and hosted workloads.

Webinar

Join Vates, DataCore and NeoVAD on March 24 for our webinar on validated virtualization

Discover how Vates VMS and DataCore, integrated by NeoVAD, can help build a validated, modern virtualized infrastructure.

User Story

How DRAC Grand Est modernized its infrastructure while reducing vendor lock-in

See how DRAC Grand Est modernized its IT: Vates VMS cut licensing costs, simplified management, and ensured compliance without vendor lock-in.

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DevOps Tools #1 - Infrastructure as Code: Principles and practice

Infrastructure as Code is more than automation! Learn how Vates VMS lets you manage virtual machines, networks, and storage with version-controlled, repeatable workflows.

Events

CloudFest 2026: come meet us!

At CloudFest, Vates will discuss practical VMware migration strategies, predictable costs and a production-ready open source virtualization stack.

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Vates 2026 Partner Program: Rewarding Commitment

2025 at a Glance We would like to begin by thanking our entire partner network, MSPs, Resellers, CSPs, and Distributors. Your continued efforts play a vital role in our journey and drive us to keep moving forward as we build what comes next. We are very pleased with the continued

Migration

Migrating from VMware or Hyper-V to Vates VMS

Moving away from VMware or Hyper-V? Learn how to migrate to Vates VMS smoothly, cut costs, and regain control of your virtualization stack.

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Getting started with the Vates virtualization management stack

New to Vates VMS? Get up and running quickly with this practical guide to deploying and managing your virtualization stack.

Events

Vates at FOSDEM 2026

On January 31rd and February 1st, the Vates, XCP-ng and XOA teams are excited to make their way to Brussels for FOSDEM, marking our 10th visit! You can find us in building H, level 1. FOSDEM is a beloved open-source event in Europe that has been around for

Events

Vates at Tech&Fest 2026 in Grenoble

On February 4 and 5, 2026, Vates will be present at Tech&Fest, in Grenoble, at Alpexpo. We look forward to seeing you at booth S37. Tech&Fest is a hands-on, locally driven event, focused on how technology is developed and used in practice. This is why