VMware Infrastructure Upgrade & Omnissa VDI Modernization Case Study
Client Challenge
Our Client planned to modernize its virtual infrastructure environment by upgrading from VMware 7.x to VMware 8.x while simultaneously upgrading its Omnissa VDI environment running on Dell VxRail infrastructure.
The organization required a stable and future-ready environment with minimal operational disruption across multiple sites. However, the project introduced several technical and commercial complexities including licensing limitations, OEM dependencies, support constraints, and evolving VMware policy changes after the Broadcom transition.
Additionally, the customer needed complete upgrade validation, infrastructure stability assurance, and long-term supportability planning before proceeding with full-scale deployment across all locations.
Our Solution
To address these challenges, Dhanyaayai implemented a comprehensive VMware and Omnissa infrastructure modernization approach:
VMware 8.x Upgrade: Successfully upgraded VMware infrastructure from version 7.x to 8.x with planned execution and post-upgrade validation.
Omnissa VDI Modernization: Upgraded the Omnissa VDI environment to improve platform stability, compatibility, and operational readiness.
Infrastructure Validation: Conducted detailed health checks, operational testing, and post-upgrade environment validation to ensure stability.
Licensing & Support Assessment: Coordinated with VMware and OEM stakeholders to address licensing dependencies, BYOS limitations, and support continuity concerns.
Strategic Future Planning: Evaluated long-term remediation and modernization approaches, including alternative infrastructure considerations for future scalability and supportability.
Business Impact
✅ Infrastructure Modernization: Enabled successful modernization of VMware and VDI environments for improved operational readiness.
Reduced Operational Risk: Identified licensing and support dependencies proactively, minimizing future upgrade and continuity risks.
✅ Improved Stability & Validation: Ensured upgraded infrastructure environments were validated, tested, and operationally stable.
✅ Better Future Planning: Helped establish a clearer roadmap for long-term infrastructure supportability and Site 2 deployment readiness.