Sheetz begins migration of 11,000 VMs from VMware to StorMagic
Originally published Jul 15, 2026
By Scharon Harding · Ars Technica
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Key points
- Sheetz will move about 11,000 virtual machines from VMware to StorMagic.
- The migration covers all 838 stores and is slated for completion in four months.
- Broadcom’s subscription model for VMware prompted the switch due to cost uncertainty.
- StorMagic’s remote management lets Sheetz avoid hardware upgrades or site visits.
US convenience‑store chain Sheetz is transitioning its 838 locations away from VMware’s vSphere platform, moving roughly 12–14 virtual machines per store to StorMagic’s SvHCI solution. The effort, which started in 2019 and has already covered more than 600 stores, is expected to finish within four months and will keep the existing Dell R440/R450 hardware intact.
The change was driven by Broadcom’s shift to subscription‑only licensing for VMware, which Sheetz said created budgeting uncertainty. StorMagic’s prior use of its SvSAN storage network gave the retailer confidence in the new platform’s resilience and remote management capabilities, allowing the migration to proceed without on‑site technician visits.
Read the original story: Ars Technica — by Scharon Harding