Google Cloud Offers Self-Managed VMware on Bare Metal Instances

Google Cloud has launched a new self-managed VMware Cloud Foundation solution, now generally available on dedicated bare metal instances across 22 regions. This offering grants customers full root access and direct control over their VMware stack, providing an alternative to Google's existing managed service. It shifts lifecycle management and Broadcom licensing responsibilities to the customer, appealing to enterprises seeking greater autonomy in their hybrid cloud deployments.