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FluidCloud Launches vHOP Migration Service

The new tool migrates VMware disks without VDDK following Broadcom usage restrictions.

Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Data Centers

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FluidCloud has launched its vHOP migration service, a new tool designed to transfer VMware disk images to major public clouds without requiring the VMware Virtual Disk Development Kit. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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FluidCloud has introduced its vHOP migration service, enabling organizations to transfer VMware disks to public clouds without using the VMware Virtual Disk Development Kit (VDDK). The service facilitates migrations to platforms including AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, and Nutanix.

Why it matters

The service addresses new barriers for IT teams after Broadcom limited the availability of VDDK for general migration tools. By bypassing this kit, FluidCloud maintains a pathway for cloud transitions that was previously restricted.

The vHOP service utilizes Network File Copy through APIs on VMware ESXi hypervisors to process over 1,000 VMs in a single batch. It achieves a 5x reduction in snapshot data transfer and doubles the speed of image creation and restoration.

The players

FluidCloud

An enterprise technology company that develops automated cloud migration and infrastructure management solutions.

Broadcom

A global technology company that supplies semiconductor and infrastructure software products, including the VMware virtualization portfolio.

The details

The platform automates the mapping of VMware environments and the translation of complex NSX firewall policies. After transferring disk images, the engine remediates necessary drivers and converts the images to meet the specific format requirements of the target cloud provider.

Timeline

  1. July 2025: FluidCloud emerged from stealth.

  2. March 2026: FluidCloud introduced Large Infrastructure Model technology.

  3. August 2026: Broadcom stopped offering VDDK as a general download.

  4. October 27, 2026: FluidCloud launched the vHOP migration service.

The Tech Race

This release marks a significant shift in how third-party vendors adapt to the consolidation and restrictive licensing policies surrounding the VMware ecosystem. By developing its own export engine, FluidCloud positions itself to compete with legacy tools that relied on the now-restricted VDDK library.

IT administrators can now execute large-scale cloud migrations without encountering licensing bottlenecks that previously stalled transition timelines. This service simplifies the migration workflow by automating the conversion of disks and the migration of firewall policies.

The takeaway

Businesses looking to migrate to the cloud should evaluate their dependency on legacy VMware development kits as providers pivot to proprietary alternatives. Automating the mapping and driver remediation processes can significantly reduce the engineering time required for cloud transitions.

Further reading

For more on the changing landscape of virtualization management, visit the Data Centers section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Network World.

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