# VMware

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware continues to be a major talking point, with users expressing concerns about its impact and potential alternatives. Meanwhile, discussions around VMware's security vulnerabilities and ransomware attacks highlight ongoing challenges.

### About VMware
VMware is a company specializing in virtualization and cloud computing software.  

### Insights
- VMware sentiment is up 18.75% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [-------] (24h)
![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:vmware/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/vmware/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [-------]  
Daily Average: [-------]  
[--] Week: [---------] -0.51%  
[--] Month: [---------] -22%  
[--] Months: [----------] +21%  
[--] Year: [----------] -53%  
1-Year High: [---------] on 2025-09-07  
1-Year Low: [------] on 2025-03-17  

Engagements by network (24h):
Instagram: [--]
X: [------]
News: [-----]
Reddit: [-----]
YouTube: [------]
TikTok: [------]

  
  
### Mentions: [---] (24h)
![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:vmware/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/vmware/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [---]  
Daily Average: [---]  
[--] Week: [-----] -4.20%  
[--] Month: [-----] +0.82%  
[--] Months: [------] +30%  
[--] Year: [------] -19%  
1-Year High: [-----] on 2025-08-28  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-08-17  

Mentions by network (24h):
Instagram: [--]
X: [---]
News: [--]
Reddit: [--]
YouTube: [---]
TikTok: [---]

  
  
### Creators: [---] (24h)
![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:vmware/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/vmware/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[---] unique social accounts have posts mentioning VMware in the last [--] hours which is down 18% from [---] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [---]  
[--] Week: [-----] -1.80%  
[--] Month: [-----] +8.30%  
[--] Months: [------] +20%  
[--] Year: [------] -13%  
1-Year High: [---] on 2025-10-20  
1-Year Low: [---] on 2025-08-17  

The most influential creators that mention VMware in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                      | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                      | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)               | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [------]      |
| [@abhishekveeramalla](/creator/youtube/abhishekveeramalla)   | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [-----]       |
| [@davidbombal](/creator/youtube/davidbombal)                 | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]    | [-----]       |
| [@fiontyfurry](/creator/tiktok/fiontyfurry)                  | [--]    |            | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@networkchuck](/creator/youtube/networkchuck)               | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@virtualizationhowto](/creator/youtube/virtualizationhowto) | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [---]         |
| [@declanmidd](/creator/youtube/declanmidd)                   | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@mauzasembiring](/creator/youtube/mauzasembiring)           | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@2guystek](/creator/youtube/2guystek)                       | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [---]         |
| [@esloof](/creator/twitter/esloof)                           | [--]   | [------]     | [--]     | [---]         |

[View More](/list/creators/vmware/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 77%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:vmware/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/vmware/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 77%  
Daily Average: 74%  
[--] Week: 76% +12%  
[--] Month: 70% -3%  
[--] Months: 70% -10%  
[--] Year: 70% -11%  
1-Year High: 93% on 2025-09-07  
1-Year Low: 42% on 2025-05-11  

Most Supportive Themes:
- VMware Workstation Pro: (40%) VMware Workstation Pro is a virtualization software that allows users to run multiple operating systems on a single physical machine.
- VMware Cloud Foundation 9: (20%) VMware Cloud Foundation [--] is a hybrid cloud platform that offers private cloud capabilities, enabling organizations to manage and deploy applications across different environments.
- VMware Security & Vulnerabilities: (20%) Discussions around VMware security often involve patching vulnerabilities, such as the recent zero-day exploits, and the impact on critical infrastructure.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Broadcom Acquisition Impact: (15%) Concerns are being raised about the impact of Broadcom's acquisition on VMware, with some users expressing dissatisfaction and considering alternatives.
- Ransomware Attacks: (5%) VMware ESXi has been targeted by ransomware attacks, highlighting security risks and the need for immediate patching and mitigation strategies.
  

### Top VMware News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Broadcom: Why AI Vibe-Coding Is Not A Threat To Its Infrastructure Software Segment (AVGO) Seeking Alpha Broadcom Inc. upgraded to Strong Buy: AI trifecta VMware moat and rising capex tailwinds support FCF and dividends. Click to read why AVGO is a Strong Buy"  
[News Link](https://seekingalpha.com/article/4870290-broadcom-why-ai-vibe-coding-is-not-a-threat-to-its-infrastructure-software-segment) [@SeekingAlpha](/creator/x/SeekingAlpha) 2026-02-14T09:10Z 318.3K followers, [----] engagements



### Top VMware Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"Broadcom Announces Three New VMware Cloud Foundation VCAP Certifications via @YouTube https://youtu.be/T_LzZ7Nv5WAsi=QdK3l8L76YwtiTy_ https://youtu.be/T_LzZ7Nv5WAsi=QdK3l8L76YwtiTy_"  
[X Link](https://x.com/esloof/status/2022595343603408943) [@esloof](/creator/x/esloof) 2026-02-14T08:54Z 12.1K followers, [---] engagements


"Yo cada que un despliegue es exitoso y me preguntan Como le hace #inge pues #vmware #dell #vxrail #informatica"  
[TikTok Link](https://www.tiktok.com/@datarangerx69/video/7606542803476204820) [@datarangerx69](/creator/tiktok/datarangerx69) 2026-02-14T02:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements


"Funny . all @VMware vSphere/ESX/ESXi virtual machines used 440BX as a emulated chipset :) Linux Gets Rid Of Intel 440BX Driver For Old Pentium CPUs After Being Broken For 19+ Years Farewell A second driver for old Pentium III era systems also removed. https://t.co/KVh9C8M3vs Linux Gets Rid Of Intel 440BX Driver For Old Pentium CPUs After Being Broken For 19+ Years Farewell A second driver for old Pentium III era systems also removed. https://t.co/KVh9C8M3vs"  
[X Link](https://x.com/vermaden/status/2022473211670409560) [@vermaden](/creator/x/vermaden) 2026-02-14T00:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Broadcomschannel chief Brian Moats is bullish that VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) provides better AI solutions compared to public cloud offerings and that partners are @VMwares tip of the spear. Read @markharanas interview with Moats to learn more: https://okt.to/yz7BHI https://okt.to/yz7BHI"  
[X Link](https://x.com/CRN/status/2022404173937918185) [@CRN](/creator/x/CRN) 2026-02-13T20:15Z 46.3K followers, [---] engagements

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