Question 1

What is HyperSDK?

Accepted Answer

HyperSDK is an enterprise VM migration platform. It lets you export, convert, and deploy virtual machines across 10 cloud providers through a single API and dashboard. Whether you are leaving VMware, repatriating from the cloud, or consolidating data centers, HyperSDK handles the entire workflow.

Question 2

What is hyper2kvm?

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hyper2kvm is our VM conversion engine. It takes exported virtual machines and makes them boot-ready on KVM-based infrastructure. It handles driver injection, bootloader configuration, and filesystem adjustments automatically, achieving a 96.8% first-boot success rate.

Question 3

How do the two products work together?

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HyperSDK exports VMs from source platforms like VMware, AWS, or Azure. hyper2kvm then converts those exports into KVM-compatible images. Together, they handle the complete end-to-end migration pipeline without manual intervention.

Question 4

Who uses HyperSDK?

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Enterprise IT teams, managed service providers (MSPs), cloud providers, and government agencies. Any organization that needs to migrate, convert, or manage virtual machines at scale across multiple platforms.

Question 5

How long does a migration take?

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A typical enterprise migration of 350 VMs completes in about 6 weeks. The actual timeline depends on VM sizes, network bandwidth, and complexity of the source environment. Our parallel migration engine can process multiple VMs simultaneously.

Question 6

Will there be downtime?

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Minimal. HyperSDK supports parallel running during migration, meaning your source VMs stay online while we prepare the target environment. With a 96.8% first-boot success rate, most VMs are production-ready on the first attempt. Cutover windows are typically measured in minutes, not hours.

Question 7

Do you support Windows?

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Yes. We support Windows Server 2016 through 2025 and Windows 10/11. HyperSDK handles automatic driver injection, activation preservation, and bootloader configuration for all supported Windows versions.

Question 8

Do you support Linux?

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Yes. We support 25+ Linux distributions including RHEL, Ubuntu, Debian, SUSE, Fedora, CentOS, Rocky Linux, and AlmaLinux. Kernel modules, network configuration, and boot settings are all handled automatically.

Question 9

Can I migrate from cloud back to on-prem?

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Yes. Cloud repatriation is one of our most popular use cases. We support migration from AWS, Azure, and GCP back to on-premises KVM infrastructure. Customers who repatriate typically save $720K per year in cloud spending.

Question 10

How much can I save?

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Typical savings are a 70% average TCO reduction. By VM count: 25 VMs save $112K over 3 years, 100 VMs save $730K over 3 years, and 500 VMs save $3.74M over 3 years. Payback period is 1-3 months. For an enterprise running 350 VMs, that translates to approximately $1.2M per year when migrating from VMware to KVM with HyperSDK.

Question 11

What does HyperSDK cost?

Accepted Answer

HyperSDK is a proprietary platform with tiered licensing. Contact our sales team for pricing tailored to your environment. Enterprise pricing includes dedicated support, SLA guarantees, and advanced features.

Question 12

How does VMware licensing compare?

Accepted Answer

VMware licensing typically costs $5,000 to $15,000 per CPU socket. Since the Broadcom acquisition, many customers have seen price increases of 200% to 500%. HyperSDK dramatically reduces these costs by migrating to KVM-based infrastructure.

Question 13

Do you offer a trial?

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Yes. Contact our sales team to arrange a trial license tailored to your environment. We offer guided evaluations so you can assess the full platform before committing.

Question 14

Is HyperSDK secure?

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Yes. Security is built into every layer. HyperSDK includes HTTPS by default, role-based access control (RBAC), comprehensive audit logging, rate limiting, secrets management, and request authentication. All data in transit is encrypted.

Question 15

Do you support air-gap environments?

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Yes. HyperSDK supports fully offline, air-gapped migration with no internet connectivity required. This is critical for government agencies, defense contractors, and organizations in regulated industries that cannot expose migration traffic to the public internet.

Question 16

What compliance standards do you support?

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HyperSDK is SOC 2, HIPAA, and FedRAMP ready. The platform provides a full audit trail, chain of custody documentation, and compliance reporting for every migration. All actions are logged with timestamps, user attribution, and detailed metadata.

Question 17

Is data encrypted?

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Yes. All data in transit is protected with HTTPS/TLS encryption. For data at rest, HyperSDK supports disk encryption options on the target infrastructure. Sensitive credentials are managed through our built-in secrets management system.

Question 18

What support is included?

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Starter tier includes access to forums and community resources. Professional includes email support with a 24-hour response time. Enterprise includes a dedicated support engineer, private communication channel, and guaranteed SLA with response times as fast as 1 hour.

Question 19

Do you offer professional services?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our professional services team provides migration planning, hands-on execution support, and post-migration validation. We have guided enterprises through migrations of 1,000+ VMs and can tailor our engagement to your timeline and requirements.

Question 20

Can I get a demo?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You can try our live dashboard immediately, or schedule a guided 30-minute walkthrough with our team to see the full migration workflow end-to-end. Visit our contact page to book a time that works for you.

Question 21

How much do VMware licenses actually cost now?

Accepted Answer

Before Broadcom, VMware vSphere licenses typically ran $5,000 to $15,000 per CPU socket. After the acquisition, customers are seeing an average 315% increase on renewal. Some customers have reported renewals jumping from $45,000 per year to $187,000 per year. Perpetual licenses have been eliminated entirely, and Broadcom now requires 3-year minimum commitments.

Question 22

Can I become a HyperSDK partner?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Our partner program is designed for managed service providers and consultancies that want to build a VMware migration practice. There is zero tool cost and you keep 100% of service margin. Year 1 revenue potential is $550,000, scaling to $2.8M+ by Year 3. Contact us to learn more about the program and get started.

Question 23

How big is the VMware migration market?

Accepted Answer

The VMware ecosystem represents over $50 billion in transition. More than 300,000 VMware customers need an exit plan, and urgency is growing as Broadcom enforces 2-12x license increases. Notably, 60% of VMware channel partners were dropped by Broadcom, leaving their customers without support -- and creating a massive opportunity for migration-focused service providers.

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