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The article explains why the VMware Virtual Disk Development Kit has become a sticking point for virtualization migrations, since many migration and data protection tools rely on it to read and copy virtual disks. Customers have reported losing access to it through standard public download channels, which can stall projects late in their planning.
The author, who previously worked as a virtualization administrator and architect, frames the problem from the practitioner's side and argues that a migration plan should not be held hostage to one dependency. The piece points readers toward ways to keep moving forward without waiting on that kit.
Editorial note: This is a summary of an article first published by Red Hat Blog. The full piece is on their site.