Vmware (VMW) 10-Q 5 Aug 15 2015 Q2 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jul. 29, 2015
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	VMWARE, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1,124,610
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Jun. 30, 2015
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,015
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q2
Amendment Flag	false
Class A Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		122,071,688
Class B Convertible Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		300,000,000

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Revenues:
License		$ 638	$ 614	$ 1,214	$ 1,175
Services		959	843	1,894	1,642
GSA settlement		(76)	0	(76)	0
Total revenues		1,521	1,457	3,032	2,817
Operating expenses (1):
Cost of license revenues	[1]	46	46	96	96
Cost of services revenues	[1]	204	172	397	323
Research and development	[1]	322	317	627	610
Sales and marketing	[1]	565	544	1,100	1,018
General and administrative	[1]	180	179	367	330
Realignment charges	[1]	(2)	(1)	21	(1)
Operating income		206	200	424	441
Investment income		13	9	25	18
Interest expense with EMC		(7)	(7)	(13)	(12)
Other income, net		1	0	0	0
Income before income taxes		213	202	436	447
Income tax provision		41	35	68	81
Net income		$ 172	$ 167	$ 368	$ 366
Net income per weighted-average share, basic for Class A and Class B		$ 0.41	$ 0.39	$ 0.86	$ 0.85
Net income per weighted-average share, diluted for Class A and Class B		$ 0.40	$ 0.38	$ 0.86	$ 0.84
Weighted-average shares, basic for Class A and Class B		424,169	430,216	426,055	430,050
Weighted-average shares, diluted for Class A and Class B		426,797	434,199	428,772	434,218
Cost of license revenues
Operating expenses (1):
Stock-based compensation		$ 0	$ 1	$ 1	$ 2
Cost of services revenues
Operating expenses (1):
Stock-based compensation		10	11	22	20
Research and development
Operating expenses (1):
Stock-based compensation		53	66	107	126
Sales and marketing
Operating expenses (1):
Stock-based compensation		43	43	81	84
General and administrative
Operating expenses (1):
Stock-based compensation		$ 17	$ 18	$ 31	$ 35
[1]	Includes stock-based compensation as follows: Cost of license revenues $0 $1 $1 $2, Cost of services revenues $10 $11 $22 $20, Research and development $53 $66 $107 $126, Sales and marketing $43 $43 $81 $84, General and administrative $17 $18 $31 $35.

Condensed Consolidated Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 172	$ 167	$ 368	$ 366
Changes in market value of available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes of $(4), $2, $0 and $2	(5)	3	1	4
Changes in market value of effective foreign currency forward contracts:
Unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes of $0 for all periods	5	0	(3)	0
Reclassification of (gains) realized during the period, net of taxes of $0 for all periods	(2)	0	0	0
Net change in market value of effective foreign currency forward contracts	3	0	(3)	0
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(2)	3	(2)	4
Total comprehensive income, net of taxes	$ 170	$ 170	$ 366	$ 370

Condensed Consolidated Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax effect on unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$ (4)	$ 2	$ 0	$ 2
Tax effect on unrealized gains (losses) on effective foreign currency forward contracts	0	0	0	0
Tax effect on reclassification of (gains) realized on foreign currency forward contracts	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,791	$ 2,071
Short-term investments	5,205	5,004
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2 and $2	1,214	1,520
Due from related parties, net	0	49
Deferred tax assets	240	248
Other current assets	262	238
Total current assets	8,712	9,130
Property and equipment, net	1,112	1,035
Other assets	171	174
Deferred tax assets	195	165
Intangible assets, net	682	748
Goodwill	3,981	3,964
Total assets	14,853	15,216
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Accounts payable	163	203
Accrued expenses and other	762	811
Due to related parties, net	8	0
Unearned revenues	3,022	2,982
Total current liabilities	3,955	3,996
Notes payable to EMC	1,500	1,500
Unearned revenues	1,791	1,851
Other liabilities	296	283
Total liabilities	$ 7,542	$ 7,630
Contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Additional paid-in capital	$ 2,737	$ 3,380
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(3)	(1)
Retained earnings	4,566	4,198
Total VMware, Inc.’s stockholders’ equity	7,304	7,581
Non-controlling interests	7	5
Total stockholders’ equity	7,311	7,586
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	14,853	15,216
Class A Common Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	1	1
Class B Convertible Common Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	$ 3	$ 3

Condensed Consolidated Balance6

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2	$ 2
Class A Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	2,500,000,000	2,500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	122,920,000	129,359,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	122,920,000	129,359,000
Class B Convertible Common Stock
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	300,000,000	300,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	300,000,000	300,000,000

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Operating activities:
Net income	$ 368	$ 366
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	159	164
Stock-based compensation	242	267
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(26)	(26)
Deferred income taxes, net	(22)	(79)
Other	(1)	2
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	305	130
Other assets	(13)	(43)
Due to/from related parties, net	63	(33)
Accounts payable	(33)	(8)
Accrued expenses	27	56
Income taxes payable	(49)	112
Unearned revenues	(21)	251
Net cash provided by operating activities	999	1,159
Investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment	(184)	(153)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	(2,095)	(1,976)
Sales of available-for-sale securities	1,373	941
Maturities of available-for-sale securities	524	322
Purchases of strategic investments	(4)	(40)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired	(21)	(1,068)
Decrease (increase) in restricted cash	1	(76)
Other investing	2	(10)
Net cash used in investing activities	(404)	(2,060)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	69	99
Proceeds from issuance of notes payable to EMC	0	1,050
Reduction in capital from EMC	0	(24)
Proceeds from non-controlling interests	4	0
Repurchase of common stock	(850)	(407)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	26	26
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock	(124)	(94)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	(875)	650
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(280)	(251)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	2,071	2,305
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	1,791	2,054
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	14	13
Cash paid for taxes, net	136	46
Non-cash items:
Changes in capital additions, accrued but not paid	(22)	11
Fair value of stock-based awards assumed in acquisition	$ 0	$ 24

Overview and Basis of Presentat

Overview and Basis of Presentation	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Overview and Basis of Presentation	Overview and Basis of Presentation Company and Background VMware, Inc. (“VMware” or the “Company”) is the leader in virtualization infrastructure solutions utilized by organizations to help them transform the way they build, deliver and consume information technology (“IT”) resources. VMware’s virtualization infrastructure solutions, which include a suite of products and services designed to deliver a software-defined data center, run on industry-standard desktop computers and servers and support a wide range of operating system and application environments, as well as networking and storage infrastructures. Accounting Principles The financial statements and accompanying notes are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”). Unaudited Interim Financial Information The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial reporting. In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, for a fair statement of VMware’s condensed consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented. Results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year 2015. Certain information and footnote disclosures typically included in annual consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Accordingly, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in VMware’s 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. As of June 30, 2015 , EMC Corporation (“EMC”) held 81.1% of VMware’s outstanding common stock and 97.4% of the combined voting power of VMware’s outstanding common stock, including 43 million shares of VMware’s Class A common stock and all of VMware’s Class B common stock. VMware is a majority-owned and controlled subsidiary of EMC, and its results of operations and financial position are consolidated with EMC’s financial statements. Management believes the assumptions underlying the condensed consolidated financial statements are reasonable. However, the amounts recorded for VMware’s intercompany transactions with EMC may not be considered arm’s length with an unrelated third party. Therefore, the financial statements included herein may not necessarily reflect the results of operations, financial position and cash flows had VMware engaged in such transactions with an unrelated third party during all periods presented. Accordingly, VMware’s historical financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows will be in the future if and when VMware contracts at arm’s length with unrelated third parties for the services the Company receives from and provides to EMC. Principles of Consolidation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of VMware and subsidiaries in which VMware has a controlling financial interest. Non-controlling interests are presented as a separate component within total stockholders’ equity and represent the equity and cumulative pro-rata share of the results of operations attributable to the non-controlling interests. Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interests are included in other income, net on the condensed consolidated statements of income and are not presented separately as the amounts were not material for the periods presented. All intercompany transactions and account balances between VMware and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. Transactions with EMC and its subsidiaries are generally settled in cash and are classified on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows based upon the nature of the underlying transaction. Reclassification Certain prior period amounts related to the notes payable to EMC have been reclassified within the financing activities section of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The reclassifications had no effect on total cash flows used in or provided by operating, investing or financing activities as previously reported. Use of Accounting Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates are used for, but not limited to trade receivable valuation, marketing development funds and rebates, useful lives assigned to fixed assets and intangible assets, valuation of goodwill and definite-lived intangibles, income taxes, stock-based compensation, and contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates. New Accounting Pronouncement During May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The updated revenue standard establishes principles for recognizing revenue and develops a common revenue standard for all industries. Upon adoption, entities will be required to recognize the amount of revenue that they expect to be entitled to for the transfer of promised goods or services to their customers. The updated standard is effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2018 and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. Early adoption is permitted, but not earlier than the first quarter of 2017. The Company has not selected a transition method and is currently evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Business Combinations, Definite

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill	Business Combination, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill Business Combination On February 2, 2015, VMware acquired all of the outstanding shares of Immidio B.V. (“Immidio”) for approximately $21 million of cash, net of liabilities assumed. VMware acquired Immidio to expand VMware's Workspace Environment Management solutions within the End-User Computing product group. The preliminary purchase price primarily included $8 million of identifiable intangible assets and approximately $17 million of goodwill that is expected to be non-deductible for tax purposes. The impact of the acquisition was not material to VMware's condensed consolidated financial statements. Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , definite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following (amounts in table in millions): June 30, 2015 Weighted-Average Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.5 $ 698 $ (299 ) $ 399 Leasehold interest 34.9 149 (18 ) 131 Customer relationships and customer lists 8.2 157 (62 ) 95 Trademarks and tradenames 8.6 61 (13 ) 48 Other 2.9 20 (11 ) 9 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,085 $ (403 ) $ 682 December 31, 2014 Weighted-Average Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.5 $ 699 $ (252 ) $ 447 Leasehold interest 34.9 149 (15 ) 134 Customer relationships and customer lists 8.2 157 (53 ) 104 Trademarks and tradenames 8.6 61 (9 ) 52 Other 2.7 18 (7 ) 11 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,084 $ (336 ) $ 748 Amortization expense on definite-lived intangible assets was $37 million and $74 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively, and $36 million and $67 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , respectively. Based on intangible assets recorded as of June 30, 2015 and assuming no subsequent additions or impairment of underlying assets, the remaining estimated annual amortization expense is expected to be as follows (table in millions): Remainder of 2015 $ 72 2016 128 2017 121 2018 108 2019 87 Thereafter 166 Total $ 682 Goodwill The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the six months ended June 30, 2015 (table in millions): Balance, January 1, 2015 $ 3,964 Increase in goodwill related to a business combination 17 Balance, June 30, 2015 $ 3,981

Realignment Charges

Realignment Charges	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Realignment Charges	Realignment Charges During the first quarter of 2015 , VMware eliminated approximately 350 positions across all major functional groups and geographies to streamline its operations. As a result of this action, $21 million of realignment charges were recognized during the six months ended June 30, 2015 , which consisted of severance-related costs. An immaterial credit was recognized during the three months ended June 30, 2015 . As of June 30, 2015 , $2 million remained in accrued expenses and other on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and is expected to be paid during 2015 . The following table summarizes the activity for the accrued realignment charges for the six months ended June 30, 2015 (table in millions): Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Balance as of January 1, 2015 Realignment Charges Utilization Balance as of June 30, 2015 Severance-related costs $ 8 $ 21 $ (27 ) $ 2 No realignment charges were recognized during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 .

Net Income per Share

Net Income per Share	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income per Share	Net Income per Share Basic net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period. Diluted net income per share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and potentially dilutive securities outstanding during the period, as calculated using the treasury stock method. Potentially dilutive securities primarily include unvested restricted stock units, performance stock units, stock options and purchase options under VMware’s employee stock purchase plan. Securities are excluded from the computations of diluted net income per share if their effect would be anti-dilutive. VMware uses the two-class method to calculate net income per share as both classes share the same rights in dividends, therefore basic and diluted earnings per share are the same for both classes. The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted net income per share during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (net income in millions, shares in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net income $ 172 $ 167 $ 368 $ 366 Weighted-average shares, basic for Class A and Class B 424,169 430,216 426,055 430,050 Effect of dilutive securities 2,628 3,983 2,717 4,168 Weighted-average shares, diluted for Class A and Class B 426,797 434,199 428,772 434,218 Net income per weighted-average share, basic for Class A and Class B $ 0.41 $ 0.39 $ 0.86 $ 0.85 Net income per weighted-average share, diluted for Class A and Class B $ 0.40 $ 0.38 $ 0.86 $ 0.84 The following table sets forth the weighted-average common share equivalents of Class A common stock that were excluded from the diluted net income per share calculations during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (shares in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Anti-dilutive securities: Employee stock options 2,100 1,085 2,206 1,007 Restricted stock units 90 2 399 4 Total 2,190 1,087 2,605 1,011

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Inve

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Cash, cash equivalents and investments	Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cash, cash equivalents and investments as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following (tables in millions): June 30, 2015 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Cash $ 787 $ — $ — $ 787 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 990 $ — $ — $ 990 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 7 — — 7 Municipal obligations 7 — — 7 Total cash equivalents $ 1,004 $ — $ — $ 1,004 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 654 $ 1 $ — $ 655 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 3,293 4 (5 ) 3,292 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations 27 — — 27 Municipal obligations 887 1 — 888 Asset-backed securities 36 — — 36 Mortgage-backed securities 308 — (1 ) 307 Total short-term investments $ 5,205 $ 6 $ (6 ) $ 5,205 Other assets: Marketable available-for-sale equity securities $ 15 $ — $ — $ 15 December 31, 2014 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 885 $ — $ — $ 885 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 1,130 $ — $ — $ 1,130 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 54 — — 54 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations 2 — — 2 Total cash equivalents $ 1,186 $ — $ — $ 1,186 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 542 $ — $ — $ 542 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 3,236 3 (5 ) 3,234 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations 23 — — 23 Municipal obligations 930 2 — 932 Asset-backed securities 53 — — 53 Mortgage-backed securities 221 — (1 ) 220 Total short-term investments $ 5,005 $ 5 $ (6 ) $ 5,004 Refer to Note F for further information regarding the fair value of VMware’s cash equivalents and investments. The realized gains and losses on investments during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were not material. Unrealized losses on cash equivalents and investments as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , which have been in a net loss position for less than twelve months, were classified by investment category as follows (table in millions): June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities $ 1,718 $ (5 ) $ 1,964 $ (5 ) Mortgage-backed securities 169 (1 ) 107 (1 ) Total $ 1,887 $ (6 ) $ 2,071 $ (6 ) Unrealized losses on cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments, which have been in a net loss position for twelve months or greater, were not material as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 . Contractual Maturities The contractual maturities of short-term investments held at June 30, 2015 consisted of the following (table in millions): Amortized Cost Basis Aggregate Fair Value Due within one year $ 1,363 $ 1,363 Due after 1 year through 5 years 3,511 3,512 Due after 5 years through 10 years 107 107 Due after 10 years 224 223 Total short-term investments $ 5,205 $ 5,205

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Measurements	Fair Value Measurements Assets and Liabilities Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis Certain financial assets and liabilities are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. VMware determines fair value using the following hierarchy: • Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities • Level 2 - Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are noted active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities • Level 3 - Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities VMware’s fixed income securities are primarily classified as Level 2, with the exception of some of the U.S. Government and agency obligations which are classified as Level 1. Additionally, VMware’s Level 2 classification includes foreign currency forward contracts and notes payable to EMC. At June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , VMware’s Level 2 securities were generally priced using non-binding market consensus prices that are corroborated by observable market data, quoted market prices for similar instruments, or pricing models such as discounted cash flow techniques. VMware does not have any material assets or liabilities that fall into Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , and there have been no transfers between fair value measurement levels during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . The following tables set forth the fair value hierarchy of VMware’s money-market funds, available-for-sale securities, and foreign currency forward contracts, that were required to be measured at fair value as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (tables in millions): June 30, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 990 $ — $ 990 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 7 7 Municipal obligations — 7 7 Total cash equivalents $ 990 $ 14 $ 1,004 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 443 $ 212 $ 655 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 3,292 3,292 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations — 27 27 Municipal obligations — 888 888 Asset-backed securities — 36 36 Mortgage-backed securities — 307 307 Total short-term investments $ 443 $ 4,762 $ 5,205 Other assets: Marketable available-for-sale equity securities $ 15 $ — $ 15 Accrued expenses and other: Foreign currency forward contracts $ — $ (3 ) $ (3 ) December 31, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 1,130 $ — $ 1,130 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 54 54 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations — 2 2 Total cash equivalents $ 1,130 $ 56 $ 1,186 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 353 $ 189 $ 542 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 3,234 3,234 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations — 23 23 Municipal obligations — 932 932 Asset-backed securities — 53 53 Mortgage-backed securities — 220 220 Total short-term investments $ 353 $ 4,651 $ 5,004 Other current assets: Foreign currency forward contracts $ — $ 1 $ 1 Accrued expenses and other: Foreign currency forward contracts $ — $ (1 ) $ (1 ) VMware has elected not to record its notes payable to EMC at fair value, but has measured the notes at fair value for disclosure purposes. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , the fair value of the notes payable to EMC was $1,510 million and $1,503 million , respectively. Fair value was estimated based on observable market interest rates (Level 2 inputs). VMware offers a deferred compensation plan for eligible employees that allows participants to defer payment for part or all of their compensation. VMware’s results of operations are not significantly affected by this plan since changes in the fair value of the assets substantially offset changes in the fair value of the liabilities. As such, assets and liabilities associated with this plan have not been included in the above tables. Assets and liabilities associated with this plan were both approximately $14 million and $8 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively, and are included in other assets and other liabilities on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Assets Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis VMware evaluated the strategic investments in its portfolio accounted for under the cost method to assess whether any of its strategic investments were other-than-temporarily impaired. VMware uses Level 3 inputs as part of its impairment analysis, including, pre- and post-money valuations of recent financing events and the impact of those on its fully diluted ownership percentages, as well as other available information regarding the issuer’s historical and forecasted performance. The estimated fair value of these investments is considered in VMware’s impairment review if any events or changes in circumstances occur that might have a significant adverse effect on their value. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , VMware did not recognize an other-than-temporary impairment charge for a non-recoverable strategic investment. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , VMware did not have material realized gains or losses on strategic investments. Strategic investments are included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The carrying value of VMware’s strategic investments was $98 million and $110 million as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.

Derivatives and Hedging Activit

Derivatives and Hedging Activities	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivatives and Hedging Activities	Derivatives and Hedging Activities VMware conducts business on a global basis in multiple foreign currencies, subjecting the Company to foreign currency risk. To mitigate this risk, VMware utilizes hedging contracts as described below, which potentially expose the Company to credit risk to the extent that the counterparties may be unable to meet the terms of the agreement. VMware manages counterparty risk by seeking counterparties of high credit quality, by monitoring credit ratings and credit spreads of, and other relevant public information about its counterparties. VMware does not, and does not intend to, use derivative instruments for trading or speculative purposes. Cash Flow Hedges To mitigate its exposure to foreign currency fluctuations resulting from operating expenses denominated in certain foreign currencies, VMware enters into foreign currency forward contracts. The Company designates these forward contracts as cash flow hedging instruments as the accounting criteria for such designation have been met. Therefore, the effective portion of gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of these hedges is initially reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and is subsequently reclassified to the related operating expense line item on the condensed consolidated statements of income in the same period that the underlying expenses are incurred. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , the effective portion of gains or losses reclassified to the condensed consolidated statements of income was not material. Interest charges or “forward points” on VMware’s forward contracts are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and are recorded in other income, net on the condensed consolidated statements of income as incurred. VMware enters into forward contracts annually, which have maturities of 12 months or less. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , VMware had foreign currency forward contracts designated as cash flow hedges with a total notional value of $119 million and $240 million , respectively. The notional value represents the gross amount of foreign currency that will be bought or sold upon maturity of the forward contract. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , all cash flow hedges were considered effective. Foreign Currency Forward Contracts Not Designated as Hedges VMware has established a program that utilizes foreign currency forward contracts to offset the foreign currency risk associated with net outstanding monetary asset and liability positions. These forward contracts are not designated as hedging instruments under applicable accounting guidance, and therefore all changes in the fair value of the forward contracts are reported in other income, net on the condensed consolidated statements of income. VMware enters into foreign currency forward contracts on a monthly basis, which typically have a contractual term of one month. As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , VMware had outstanding forward contracts with a total notional value of $645 million and $697 million , respectively. The notional value represents the gross amount of foreign currency that will be bought or sold upon maturity of the forward contract. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , VMware recognized a loss of $20 million and gain of $21 million , respectively, relating to the settlement of foreign currency forward contracts. During both the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , VMware recognized a loss of $5 million . Gains and losses are recorded in other income, net on the condensed consolidated statements of income. The combined gains and losses derived from the settlement of foreign currency forward contracts and the underlying foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities resulted in a net loss of $3 million and $9 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively. The combined gains and losses derived from the settlement of foreign currency forward contracts and the underlying foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities were immaterial during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 . Net gains and losses are recorded in other income, net on the condensed consolidated statements of income.

Unearned Revenues

Unearned Revenues	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]
Unearned Revenues	Unearned Revenues Unearned revenues as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following (table in millions): June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Unearned license revenues $ 481 $ 488 Unearned software maintenance revenues 3,894 3,905 Unearned professional services revenues 438 440 Total unearned revenues $ 4,813 $ 4,833 Unearned license revenues are generally recognized upon delivery of existing or future products or services, or are otherwise recognized ratably over the term of the arrangement. Future products include, in some cases, emerging products that are offered as part of product promotions where the purchaser of an existing product is entitled to receive the future product at no additional charge. To the extent the future product has not been delivered and vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value cannot be established, the revenue for the entire order is deferred until such time as all product delivery obligations have been fulfilled. The amount of unearned revenues is impacted by timing of both product promotion offers and delivery of the future products offered as part of a product promotion. In the event the arrangement does not include professional services, unearned license revenues may also be recognized ratably, if the customer is granted the right to receive unspecified future products or VSOE of fair value on the software maintenance element of the arrangement does not exist. Total unearned license revenues may vary over periods for a variety of factors, including the type and level of promotions offered, and the timing of when the products are delivered upon general availability. Unearned software maintenance revenues are attributable to VMware’s maintenance contracts and are generally recognized ratably over the contract period. The weighted-average remaining term at June 30, 2015 was approximately 2.0 years . Unearned professional services revenues result primarily from prepaid professional services, including training, and are generally recognized as the services are delivered.

Contingencies

Contingencies	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	Contingencies Litigation During June 2015, VMware reached an agreement with the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the General Services Administration (“GSA”) to pay $76 million to resolve allegations that VMware's government sales practices between 2006 and 2013 had violated the federal False Claims Act. The settlement was paid and recorded as a reduction of VMware's total revenues during the three months ended June 30, 2015. On March 27, 2015, Phoenix Technologies (“Phoenix”) filed a complaint against VMware in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California asserting claims for copyright infringement and breach of contract relating to a version of Phoenix’s BIOS software that VMware licensed from Phoenix. In the lawsuit, Phoenix is seeking injunctive relief and monetary damages. VMware believes that it has meritorious defenses in connection with this lawsuit, and currently a reasonably possible loss or range of loss cannot be estimated. On March 4, 2015, Christoph Hellwig, a software developer who alleges that software code he wrote is used in a component of the Company's vSphere product, filed a lawsuit against VMware in Germany alleging copyright infringement for failing to comply with the terms of an open source General Public License v.2 (“GPL v.2”) and seeking an order requiring VMware to comply with the GPL v.2 or cease distribution of any affected code within Germany. VMware believes that it has meritorious defenses in connection with this lawsuit, and currently a reasonably possible loss or range of loss cannot be estimated. VMware accrues for a liability at the low end of the range of estimated losses when a determination has been made that a loss is both probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. Significant judgment is required in both the determination that the occurrence of a loss is probable and is reasonably estimable. In making such judgments, VMware considers the impact of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of legal counsel and other information and events pertaining to a particular matter. Legal costs are generally recognized as expense when incurred. VMware believes that it has valid defenses against each of the ongoing legal matters disclosed. However, given the unpredictable nature of legal proceedings, an unfavorable resolution of one or more legal proceedings, claims, or investigations could have a material adverse effect on VMware’s condensed consolidated financial statements. VMware is also subject to other legal, administrative and regulatory proceedings, claims, demands and investigations in the ordinary course of business, including claims with respect to commercial, product liability, intellectual property, employment, class action, whistleblower and other matters. From time to time, VMware also receives inquiries from and has discussions with government entities on various matters. VMware does not believe that any liability from any reasonably foreseeable disposition of such claims and litigation, individually or in the aggregate, would have a material adverse effect on its condensed consolidated financial statements.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity VMware Stock Repurchases On January 27, 2015, VMware’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional one billion dollars of VMware’s Class A common stock through the end of 2017. Stock will be purchased from time to time, in the open market or through private transactions, subject to market conditions. The new stock repurchase authorization is in addition to VMware’s ongoing one-billion-dollar stock repurchase program, originally announced on August 6, 2014. The timing of any repurchases and the actual number of shares repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including VMware’s stock price, cash requirements for operations and business combinations, corporate and regulatory requirements and other market and economic conditions. VMware is not obligated to purchase any shares under its stock repurchase programs. Purchases can be discontinued at any time VMware believes additional purchases are not warranted. All shares repurchased under VMware’s stock repurchase programs are retired. The following table summarizes stock repurchase authorizations that remain open as of June 30, 2015 (amounts in table in millions): Authorization Date Amount Authorized Expiration Date Status January 27, 2015 $1,000 December 31, 2017 Open August 6, 2014 $1,000 December 31, 2016 Open As of June 30, 2015 , the cumulative authorized amount remaining for repurchase was $1,110 million . The following table summarizes stock repurchase activity during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (aggregate purchase price in millions, shares in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Aggregate purchase price $ 412 $ 238 $ 850 $ 407 Class A common shares repurchased 4,750 2,488 10,116 4,255 Weighted-average price per share $ 86.71 $ 95.73 $ 84.02 $ 95.67 The aggregate purchase price of repurchased shares includes commissions and is classified as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. VMware Stock Options The following table summarizes stock option activity since January 1, 2015 (shares in thousands): Number of Shares Weighted- Average Exercise Price (per share) Outstanding, January 1, 2015 5,869 $ 50.54 Granted 13 84.68 Forfeited (130 ) 61.28 Exercised (2,085 ) 30.67 Outstanding, June 30, 2015 3,667 61.60 The stock options outstanding as of June 30, 2015 had an aggregate intrinsic value of $99 million based on VMware’s closing price as of June 30, 2015 . VMware Restricted Stock VMware's restricted stock primarily consists of restricted stock unit (“RSU”) awards granted to employees. RSUs are valued based on VMware's stock price on the date of grant. The shares underlying the RSU awards are not issued until the RSUs vest. Upon vesting, each RSU converts into one share of VMware Class A common stock. VMware's restricted stock also includes performance stock unit (“PSU”) awards, which have been granted to certain of VMware’s executives and employees. The PSU awards include performance conditions and, in certain cases, a time-based vesting component. Upon vesting, each PSU award will convert into VMware’s Class A common stock at various ratios ranging from 0.5 to 2.0 shares per PSU, depending upon the degree of achievement of the performance target designated by each individual award. If minimum performance thresholds are not achieved, then no shares will be issued. As of June 30, 2015 , the number of PSUs outstanding includes certain PSUs for which performance conditions have concluded but that remain subject to certain service conditions. The following table summarizes restricted stock activity since January 1, 2015 (units in thousands): Number of Units Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Outstanding, January 1, 2015 12,585 $ 88.88 Granted 5,170 87.04 Vested (2,813 ) 85.20 Forfeited (872 ) 86.89 Outstanding, June 30, 2015 14,070 87.70 The total fair value of VMware restricted stock that vested during the six months ended June 30, 2015 was $240 million . As of June 30, 2015 , restricted stock representing 14.1 million shares of VMware’s Class A common stock were outstanding, with an aggregate intrinsic value of $1,206 million based on VMware’s closing price as of June 30, 2015 . As of June 30, 2015 , the total unrecognized compensation cost for stock options and restricted stock was $1,009 million and will be recognized through 2019 with a weighted-average remaining period of 1.6 years . Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The changes in components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (tables in millions): Unrealized Gain on Unrealized Loss on Total Balance, January 1, 2015 $ — $ (1 ) $ (1 ) Unrealized gain (loss), net of taxes of $0 1 (3 ) (2 ) Balance, June 30, 2015 $ 1 $ (4 ) $ (3 ) Unrealized Gain on Total Balance, January 1, 2014 $ 4 $ 4 Unrealized gain, net of taxes of $2 4 4 Balance, June 30, 2014 $ 8 $ 8 Unrealized gains on VMware’s available-for-sale securities are reclassified to investment income on the condensed consolidated statements of income in the period that such gains are realized. The effective portion of gains (losses) resulting from changes in the fair value of forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments are reclassified to its related operating expense line item on the condensed consolidated statements of income in the same period that the underlying expenses are incurred. The amounts recorded to their related operating expense line items on the condensed consolidated statements of income during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , were not material.

Related Parties

Related Parties	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Parties	Related Parties The information provided below includes a summary of the transactions entered into with EMC and EMC’s consolidated subsidiaries (collectively “EMC”). EMC acquired VCE Company LLC (“VCE”) during the fourth quarter of 2014. Transactions with VCE from the date EMC acquired the controlling interest in VCE have been included in the tables below. Transactions with EMC VMware and EMC engaged in the following ongoing intercompany transactions, which resulted in revenues and receipts and unearned revenues for VMware: • Pursuant to an ongoing reseller arrangement with EMC, EMC bundles VMware’s products and services with EMC’s products and sells them to end users. • EMC purchases products and services from VMware for internal use. • VMware provides professional services to end users based upon contractual agreements with EMC. • From time to time, VMware and EMC enter into agreements to collaborate on technology projects, and EMC pays VMware for services that VMware provides to EMC in connection with such projects. • Pursuant to an ongoing distribution agreement, VMware acts as the selling agent for certain products and services of Pivotal Software, Inc. (“Pivotal”), a subsidiary of EMC, in exchange for an agency fee. Under this agreement, cash is collected from the end user by VMware and remitted to Pivotal, net of the contractual fee. • VMware provides various transition services to Pivotal. Support costs incurred by VMware are reimbursed to VMware and are recorded as a reduction to the costs incurred by VMware. Information about VMware’s revenues and receipts from such arrangements with EMC during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 and unearned revenues as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following (table in millions): Revenues and Receipts from EMC Unearned Revenues from EMC Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Reseller revenues $ 69 $ 43 $ 131 $ 89 $ 261 $ 290 Internal-use revenues 6 5 9 13 14 18 Professional services revenues 24 18 48 40 3 9 Agency fee revenues 3 1 4 2 — — Reimbursement for transition services 1 — 2 2 n/a n/a VMware and EMC engaged in the following ongoing intercompany transactions, which resulted in costs to VMware: • VMware purchases and leases products and purchases services from EMC. • From time to time, VMware and EMC enter into agreements to collaborate on technology projects, and VMware pays EMC for services provided to VMware by EMC related to such projects. • In certain geographic regions where VMware does not have an established legal entity, VMware contracts with EMC subsidiaries for support services and EMC personnel who are managed by VMware. The costs incurred by EMC on VMware’s behalf related to these employees are charged to VMware with a mark-up intended to approximate costs that would have been incurred had VMware contracted for such services with an unrelated third party. These costs are included as expenses on VMware’s condensed consolidated statements of income and primarily include salaries, benefits, travel and rent expenses. EMC also incurs certain administrative costs on VMware’s behalf in the U.S. that are recorded as expenses on VMware’s condensed consolidated statements of income. Information about VMware’s costs from such arrangements with EMC for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following (table in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services $ 12 $ 12 $ 31 $ 33 Collaborative technology project costs 1 3 3 7 EMC subsidiary support and administrative costs 26 35 54 76 VMware also purchases EMC products through EMC's channel partners. Purchases of EMC products through EMC's channel partners were $18 million and $26 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , respectively, and $8 million and $11 million during the three and six months ended June 30, 2014, respectively. Certain Stock-Based Compensation Effective September 1, 2012, Pat Gelsinger was appointed Chief Executive Officer of VMware. Prior to joining VMware, Mr. Gelsinger was the President and Chief Operating Officer of EMC Information Infrastructure Products. Mr. Gelsinger retains certain of his EMC equity awards that were held as of September 1, 2012 and he continues to vest in such awards. Stock-based compensation related to Mr. Gelsinger’s EMC awards are being recognized on VMware’s condensed consolidated statements of income over the awards’ remaining requisite service periods. Tax Sharing Agreement with EMC Pursuant to a tax sharing agreement between VMware and EMC, payments are made between VMware and EMC related to VMware's portion of federal income taxes on EMC's consolidated tax return as well as income taxes for states in which combined state income tax returns are filed. The following table summarizes these payments made between VMware and EMC during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (table in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Payments from VMware to EMC $ 43 $ — $ 92 $ 20 Payments made by VMware to EMC result from VMware having a tax liability. The amount that VMware pays to EMC for its portion of federal income taxes on EMC’s consolidated tax return differs from the amount VMware would owe on a separate return basis, and the difference is presented as a component of stockholders’ equity. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , the difference between the amount of tax calculated on a stand-alone basis and the amount of tax calculated per the tax sharing agreement was not material. Due To/From Related Parties, Net As a result of the related party transactions with EMC described above, amounts due to and from related parties, net as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following (table in millions): June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Due to related parties $ (85 ) $ (76 ) Due from related parties 77 125 Due (to) from related parties, net $ (8 ) $ 49 Income tax due (to) from related parties $ 6 $ (40 ) Balances due to or from related parties, which are unrelated to tax obligations, are generally settled in cash within 60 days of each quarter-end. The timing of the tax payments due to and from related parties is governed by the tax sharing agreement with EMC. Notes Payable to EMC VMware and EMC entered into a note exchange agreement on January 21, 2014 providing for the issuance of three promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $1,500 million . The total debt of $1,500 million includes $450 million that was exchanged for the $450 million promissory note issued to EMC in April 2007, as amended and restated in June 2011. The three notes issued may be prepaid without penalty or premium, and outstanding principal is due on the following dates: $680 million due May 1, 2018 , $550 million due May 1, 2020 and $270 million due December 1, 2022 . The notes bear interest, payable quarterly in arrears, at the annual rate of 1.75% . During the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 , $7 million and $13 million , respectively, of interest expense was recognized. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2014 , $7 million and $12 million , respectively, of interest expense was recognized.

Segment Information

Segment Information	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information VMware operates in one reportable operating segment, thus all required financial segment information can be found in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise about which separate financial information is evaluated regularly by the chief operating decision maker in deciding how to allocate resources and assessing performance. VMware’s chief operating decision maker allocates resources and assesses performance based upon discrete financial information at the consolidated level. Revenues by geographic area for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 United States $ 742 $ 683 $ 1,504 $ 1,332 International 779 774 1,528 1,485 Total $ 1,521 $ 1,457 $ 3,032 $ 2,817 Revenues by geographic area are based on the ship-to addresses of VMware’s customers. No individual country other than the United States accounted for 10% or more of revenues for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 . Long-lived assets by geographic area, which primarily include property and equipment, net, as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows (table in millions): June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 United States $ 834 $ 801 International 146 117 Total $ 980 $ 918 No individual country other than the United States accounted for 10% or more of these assets as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , respectively.

Overview and Basis of Present20

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Basis of Presentation	Unaudited Interim Financial Information The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) for interim financial reporting. In the opinion of management, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include all adjustments, consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals, for a fair statement of VMware’s condensed consolidated results of operations, financial position and cash flows for the periods presented. Results of operations are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year 2015. Certain information and footnote disclosures typically included in annual consolidated financial statements have been condensed or omitted. Accordingly, these unaudited interim condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and related notes included in VMware’s 2014 Annual Report on Form 10-K. As of June 30, 2015 , EMC Corporation (“EMC”) held 81.1% of VMware’s outstanding common stock and 97.4% of the combined voting power of VMware’s outstanding common stock, including 43 million shares of VMware’s Class A common stock and all of VMware’s Class B common stock. VMware is a majority-owned and controlled subsidiary of EMC, and its results of operations and financial position are consolidated with EMC’s financial statements. Management believes the assumptions underlying the condensed consolidated financial statements are reasonable. However, the amounts recorded for VMware’s intercompany transactions with EMC may not be considered arm’s length with an unrelated third party. Therefore, the financial statements included herein may not necessarily reflect the results of operations, financial position and cash flows had VMware engaged in such transactions with an unrelated third party during all periods presented. Accordingly, VMware’s historical financial information is not necessarily indicative of what the Company’s results of operations, financial position and cash flows will be in the future if and when VMware contracts at arm’s length with unrelated third parties for the services the Company receives from and provides to EMC.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of VMware and subsidiaries in which VMware has a controlling financial interest. Non-controlling interests are presented as a separate component within total stockholders’ equity and represent the equity and cumulative pro-rata share of the results of operations attributable to the non-controlling interests. Net earnings attributable to the non-controlling interests are included in other income, net on the condensed consolidated statements of income and are not presented separately as the amounts were not material for the periods presented. All intercompany transactions and account balances between VMware and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. Transactions with EMC and its subsidiaries are generally settled in cash and are classified on the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows based upon the nature of the underlying transaction.
Reclassification	Reclassification Certain prior period amounts related to the notes payable to EMC have been reclassified within the financing activities section of the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows. The reclassifications had no effect on total cash flows used in or provided by operating, investing or financing activities as previously reported.
Use of Accounting Estimates	Use of Accounting Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods, and the disclosure of contingent liabilities at the date of the financial statements. Estimates are used for, but not limited to trade receivable valuation, marketing development funds and rebates, useful lives assigned to fixed assets and intangible assets, valuation of goodwill and definite-lived intangibles, income taxes, stock-based compensation, and contingencies. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
New Accounting Pronouncement	New Accounting Pronouncement During May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). The updated revenue standard establishes principles for recognizing revenue and develops a common revenue standard for all industries. Upon adoption, entities will be required to recognize the amount of revenue that they expect to be entitled to for the transfer of promised goods or services to their customers. The updated standard is effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2018 and permits the use of either the retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. Early adoption is permitted, but not earlier than the first quarter of 2017. The Company has not selected a transition method and is currently evaluating the effect that ASU 2014-09 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures.

Business Combinations, Defini21

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets	As of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , definite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following (amounts in table in millions): June 30, 2015 Weighted-Average Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.5 $ 698 $ (299 ) $ 399 Leasehold interest 34.9 149 (18 ) 131 Customer relationships and customer lists 8.2 157 (62 ) 95 Trademarks and tradenames 8.6 61 (13 ) 48 Other 2.9 20 (11 ) 9 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,085 $ (403 ) $ 682 December 31, 2014 Weighted-Average Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.5 $ 699 $ (252 ) $ 447 Leasehold interest 34.9 149 (15 ) 134 Customer relationships and customer lists 8.2 157 (53 ) 104 Trademarks and tradenames 8.6 61 (9 ) 52 Other 2.7 18 (7 ) 11 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,084 $ (336 ) $ 748
Schedule of Future Amortization Expense	Based on intangible assets recorded as of June 30, 2015 and assuming no subsequent additions or impairment of underlying assets, the remaining estimated annual amortization expense is expected to be as follows (table in millions): Remainder of 2015 $ 72 2016 128 2017 121 2018 108 2019 87 Thereafter 166 Total $ 682
Schedule of Goodwill	The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the six months ended June 30, 2015 (table in millions): Balance, January 1, 2015 $ 3,964 Increase in goodwill related to a business combination 17 Balance, June 30, 2015 $ 3,981

Realignment Charges (Tables)

Realignment Charges (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring and Related Costs	The following table summarizes the activity for the accrued realignment charges for the six months ended June 30, 2015 (table in millions): Six Months Ended June 30, 2015 Balance as of January 1, 2015 Realignment Charges Utilization Balance as of June 30, 2015 Severance-related costs $ 8 $ 21 $ (27 ) $ 2

Net Income per Share (Tables)

Net Income per Share (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Computations of Basic and Diluted Net Income per Share	The following table sets forth the computations of basic and diluted net income per share during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (net income in millions, shares in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Net income $ 172 $ 167 $ 368 $ 366 Weighted-average shares, basic for Class A and Class B 424,169 430,216 426,055 430,050 Effect of dilutive securities 2,628 3,983 2,717 4,168 Weighted-average shares, diluted for Class A and Class B 426,797 434,199 428,772 434,218 Net income per weighted-average share, basic for Class A and Class B $ 0.41 $ 0.39 $ 0.86 $ 0.85 Net income per weighted-average share, diluted for Class A and Class B $ 0.40 $ 0.38 $ 0.86 $ 0.84
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Net Income per Share	The following table sets forth the weighted-average common share equivalents of Class A common stock that were excluded from the diluted net income per share calculations during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 , because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (shares in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Anti-dilutive securities: Employee stock options 2,100 1,085 2,206 1,007 Restricted stock units 90 2 399 4 Total 2,190 1,087 2,605 1,011

Cash, Cash Equivalents and In24

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Investing in Fixed Income Securities	Cash, cash equivalents and investments as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following (tables in millions): June 30, 2015 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Cash $ 787 $ — $ — $ 787 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 990 $ — $ — $ 990 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 7 — — 7 Municipal obligations 7 — — 7 Total cash equivalents $ 1,004 $ — $ — $ 1,004 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 654 $ 1 $ — $ 655 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 3,293 4 (5 ) 3,292 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations 27 — — 27 Municipal obligations 887 1 — 888 Asset-backed securities 36 — — 36 Mortgage-backed securities 308 — (1 ) 307 Total short-term investments $ 5,205 $ 6 $ (6 ) $ 5,205 Other assets: Marketable available-for-sale equity securities $ 15 $ — $ — $ 15 December 31, 2014 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 885 $ — $ — $ 885 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 1,130 $ — $ — $ 1,130 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 54 — — 54 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations 2 — — 2 Total cash equivalents $ 1,186 $ — $ — $ 1,186 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 542 $ — $ — $ 542 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 3,236 3 (5 ) 3,234 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations 23 — — 23 Municipal obligations 930 2 — 932 Asset-backed securities 53 — — 53 Mortgage-backed securities 221 — (1 ) 220 Total short-term investments $ 5,005 $ 5 $ (6 ) $ 5,004
Unrealized Losses on Cash Equivalents and Investments	Unrealized losses on cash equivalents and investments as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 , which have been in a net loss position for less than twelve months, were classified by investment category as follows (table in millions): June 30, 2015 December 31, 2014 Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities $ 1,718 $ (5 ) $ 1,964 $ (5 ) Mortgage-backed securities 169 (1 ) 107 (1 ) Total $ 1,887 $ (6 ) $ 2,071 $ (6 )
Contractual Maturities of Investments	The contractual maturities of short-term investments held at June 30, 2015 consisted of the following (table in millions): Amortized Cost Basis Aggregate Fair Value Due within one year $ 1,363 $ 1,363 Due after 1 year through 5 years 3,511 3,512 Due after 5 years through 10 years 107 107 Due after 10 years 224 223 Total short-term investments $ 5,205 $ 5,205

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Of Money Market Funds, Available-For-Sale Securities, and Foreign Currency Forward Contracts	The following tables set forth the fair value hierarchy of VMware’s money-market funds, available-for-sale securities, and foreign currency forward contracts, that were required to be measured at fair value as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 (tables in millions): June 30, 2015 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 990 $ — $ 990 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 7 7 Municipal obligations — 7 7 Total cash equivalents $ 990 $ 14 $ 1,004 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 443 $ 212 $ 655 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 3,292 3,292 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations — 27 27 Municipal obligations — 888 888 Asset-backed securities — 36 36 Mortgage-backed securities — 307 307 Total short-term investments $ 443 $ 4,762 $ 5,205 Other assets: Marketable available-for-sale equity securities $ 15 $ — $ 15 Accrued expenses and other: Foreign currency forward contracts $ — $ (3 ) $ (3 ) December 31, 2014 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 1,130 $ — $ 1,130 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 54 54 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations — 2 2 Total cash equivalents $ 1,130 $ 56 $ 1,186 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 353 $ 189 $ 542 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 3,234 3,234 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations — 23 23 Municipal obligations — 932 932 Asset-backed securities — 53 53 Mortgage-backed securities — 220 220 Total short-term investments $ 353 $ 4,651 $ 5,004 Other current assets: Foreign currency forward contracts $ — $ 1 $ 1 Accrued expenses and other: Foreign currency forward contracts $ — $ (1 ) $ (1 )

Unearned Revenues (Tables)

Unearned Revenues (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]
Unearned Revenues, by Arrangement	Unearned revenues as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following (table in millions): June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Unearned license revenues $ 481 $ 488 Unearned software maintenance revenues 3,894 3,905 Unearned professional services revenues 438 440 Total unearned revenues $ 4,813 $ 4,833

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Programs	The following table summarizes stock repurchase activity during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (aggregate purchase price in millions, shares in thousands): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Aggregate purchase price $ 412 $ 238 $ 850 $ 407 Class A common shares repurchased 4,750 2,488 10,116 4,255 Weighted-average price per share $ 86.71 $ 95.73 $ 84.02 $ 95.67 The following table summarizes stock repurchase authorizations that remain open as of June 30, 2015 (amounts in table in millions): Authorization Date Amount Authorized Expiration Date Status January 27, 2015 $1,000 December 31, 2017 Open August 6, 2014 $1,000 December 31, 2016 Open
Summary of Stock Option Activity	The following table summarizes stock option activity since January 1, 2015 (shares in thousands): Number of Shares Weighted- Average Exercise Price (per share) Outstanding, January 1, 2015 5,869 $ 50.54 Granted 13 84.68 Forfeited (130 ) 61.28 Exercised (2,085 ) 30.67 Outstanding, June 30, 2015 3,667 61.60
Summary of Restricted Stock Activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity since January 1, 2015 (units in thousands): Number of Units Weighted- Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Outstanding, January 1, 2015 12,585 $ 88.88 Granted 5,170 87.04 Vested (2,813 ) 85.20 Forfeited (872 ) 86.89 Outstanding, June 30, 2015 14,070 87.70
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income	The changes in components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during the six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (tables in millions): Unrealized Gain on Unrealized Loss on Total Balance, January 1, 2015 $ — $ (1 ) $ (1 ) Unrealized gain (loss), net of taxes of $0 1 (3 ) (2 ) Balance, June 30, 2015 $ 1 $ (4 ) $ (3 ) Unrealized Gain on Total Balance, January 1, 2014 $ 4 $ 4 Unrealized gain, net of taxes of $2 4 4 Balance, June 30, 2014 $ 8 $ 8

Related Parties (Tables)

Related Parties (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	Information about VMware’s costs from such arrangements with EMC for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 consisted of the following (table in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services $ 12 $ 12 $ 31 $ 33 Collaborative technology project costs 1 3 3 7 EMC subsidiary support and administrative costs 26 35 54 76 Information about VMware’s revenues and receipts from such arrangements with EMC during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 and unearned revenues as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following (table in millions): Revenues and Receipts from EMC Unearned Revenues from EMC Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 2015 2014 2015 2014 Reseller revenues $ 69 $ 43 $ 131 $ 89 $ 261 $ 290 Internal-use revenues 6 5 9 13 14 18 Professional services revenues 24 18 48 40 3 9 Agency fee revenues 3 1 4 2 — — Reimbursement for transition services 1 — 2 2 n/a n/a As a result of the related party transactions with EMC described above, amounts due to and from related parties, net as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 consisted of the following (table in millions): June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 Due to related parties $ (85 ) $ (76 ) Due from related parties 77 125 Due (to) from related parties, net $ (8 ) $ 49 Income tax due (to) from related parties $ 6 $ (40 )
Schedule of Payments Related to the Income Tax Sharing Agreement	The following table summarizes these payments made between VMware and EMC during the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 (table in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Payments from VMware to EMC $ 43 $ — $ 92 $ 20

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenues by Geographic Area	Revenues by geographic area for the three and six months ended June 30, 2015 and 2014 were as follows (table in millions): Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 United States $ 742 $ 683 $ 1,504 $ 1,332 International 779 774 1,528 1,485 Total $ 1,521 $ 1,457 $ 3,032 $ 2,817
Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area	Long-lived assets by geographic area, which primarily include property and equipment, net, as of June 30, 2015 and December 31, 2014 were as follows (table in millions): June 30, December 31, 2015 2014 United States $ 834 $ 801 International 146 117 Total $ 980 $ 918

Overview and Basis of Present30

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Basis of Presentation) (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - EMC - shares shares in Millions	Total
Overview and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
Shareholders' interest, outstanding ownership percentage of VMware by EMC	81.10%
Combined voting power of VMware's outstanding common stock	97.40%
Class A Common Stock
Overview and Basis of Presentation [Line Items]
VMware's outstanding common stock held by EMC (shares)	43

Business Combinations, Defini31

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Business Combinations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	$ 21
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Acquired	8
Increase in goodwill related to a business combination	$ 17	$ 17

Business Combinations, Defini32

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Intangible Assets Detail) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 1,085		$ 1,085		$ 1,084
Accumulated Amortization	(403)		(403)		(336)
Net Book Value	682		682		$ 748
Amortization Expense	37	$ 36	$ 74	$ 67
Purchased technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)			6 years 5 months 26 days		6 years 5 months 25 days
Gross Carrying Amount	698		$ 698		$ 699
Accumulated Amortization	(299)		(299)		(252)
Net Book Value	399		$ 399		$ 447
Leasehold interest
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)			34 years 10 months 24 days		34 years 10 months 24 days
Gross Carrying Amount	149		$ 149		$ 149
Accumulated Amortization	(18)		(18)		(15)
Net Book Value	131		$ 131		$ 134
Customer relationships and customer lists
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)			8 years 2 months 12 days		8 years 2 months 13 days
Gross Carrying Amount	157		$ 157		$ 157
Accumulated Amortization	(62)		(62)		(53)
Net Book Value	95		$ 95		$ 104
Trademarks and tradenames
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)			8 years 7 months 15 days		8 years 7 months 15 days
Gross Carrying Amount	61		$ 61		$ 61
Accumulated Amortization	(13)		(13)		(9)
Net Book Value	48		$ 48		$ 52
Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)			2 years 10 months 9 days		2 years 8 months 21 days
Gross Carrying Amount	20		$ 20		$ 18
Accumulated Amortization	(11)		(11)		(7)
Net Book Value	$ 9		$ 9		$ 11

Business Combinations, Defini33

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Amortization of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Remainder of 2015	$ 72
2,016	128
2,017	121
2,018	108
2,019	87
Thereafter	166
Net Book Value	$ 682	$ 748

Business Combinations, Defini34

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 02, 2015	Jun. 30, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Balance, January 1, 2015		$ 3,964
Increase in goodwill related to a business combination	$ 17	17
Balance, June 30, 2015		$ 3,981

Realignment Charges (Narrative)

Realignment Charges (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2015Position	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of positions eliminated | Position			350
Realignment Charges	[1]	$ (2)		$ (1)	$ 21	$ (1)
Restructuring Reserve		$ 2			$ 2
[1]	Includes stock-based compensation as follows: Cost of license revenues $0 $1 $1 $2, Cost of services revenues $10 $11 $22 $20, Research and development $53 $66 $107 $126, Sales and marketing $43 $43 $81 $84, General and administrative $17 $18 $31 $35.

Realignment Charges (Schedule o

Realignment Charges (Schedule of Restructuring Reserve) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Realignment Charges	[1]	$ (2)	$ (1)	$ 21	$ (1)
Restructuring Reserve, End of Period		2		2
Employee Severance
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning of Period				8
Realignment Charges				21
Utilization				(27)
Restructuring Reserve, End of Period		$ 2		$ 2
[1]	Includes stock-based compensation as follows: Cost of license revenues $0 $1 $1 $2, Cost of services revenues $10 $11 $22 $20, Research and development $53 $66 $107 $126, Sales and marketing $43 $43 $81 $84, General and administrative $17 $18 $31 $35.

Net Income per Share (Computati

Net Income per Share (Computations Of Basic And Diluted Net Income Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income	$ 172	$ 167	$ 368	$ 366
Weighted-average shares, basic for Class A and Class B	424,169	430,216	426,055	430,050
Effect of dilutive securities	2,628	3,983	2,717	4,168
Weighted-average shares, diluted for Class A and Class B	426,797	434,199	428,772	434,218
Net income per weighted-average share, basic for Class A and Class B	$ 0.41	$ 0.39	$ 0.86	$ 0.85
Net income per weighted-average share, diluted for Class A and Class B	$ 0.40	$ 0.38	$ 0.86	$ 0.84

Net Income per Share (Anti-Dilu

Net Income per Share (Anti-Dilutive Shares Excluded From Net Income) (Details) - shares shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	2,190	1,087	2,605	1,011
Class A Common Stock | Stock Options
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	2,100	1,085	2,206	1,007
Class A Common Stock | Restricted Stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	90	2	399	4

Cash, Cash Equivalents and In39

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Investing In Fixed Income Securities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, cost or amortized cost	$ 1,791	$ 2,071	$ 2,054	$ 2,305
Short-term investments, cost or amortized cost	5,205	5,005
Short-term investments, unrealized gains	6	5
Short-term investments, unrealized losses	(6)	(6)
Short-term investments, aggregate fair value	5,205	5,004
Marketable available-for-sale equity securities, amortized cost	15
Marketable available-for-sale equity securities, unrealized gains	0
Marketable available-for-sale equity securities, unrealized losses	0
Marketable available-for-sale equity securities, aggregate fair value	15
U.S. Government and agency obligations
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments, cost or amortized cost	654	542
Short-term investments, unrealized gains	1	0
Short-term investments, unrealized losses	0	0
Short-term investments, aggregate fair value	655	542
U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments, cost or amortized cost	3,293	3,236
Short-term investments, unrealized gains	4	3
Short-term investments, unrealized losses	(5)	(5)
Short-term investments, aggregate fair value	3,292	3,234
Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments, cost or amortized cost	27	23
Short-term investments, unrealized gains	0	0
Short-term investments, unrealized losses	0	0
Short-term investments, aggregate fair value	27	23
Municipal obligations
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments, cost or amortized cost	887	930
Short-term investments, unrealized gains	1	2
Short-term investments, unrealized losses	0	0
Short-term investments, aggregate fair value	888	932
Asset-backed securities
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments, cost or amortized cost	36	53
Short-term investments, unrealized gains	0	0
Short-term investments, unrealized losses	0	0
Short-term investments, aggregate fair value	36	53
Mortgage-backed securities
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments, cost or amortized cost	308	221
Short-term investments, unrealized gains	0	0
Short-term investments, unrealized losses	(1)	(1)
Short-term investments, aggregate fair value	307	220
Cash
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, cost or amortized cost	787	885
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized gains	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized losses	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, aggregate fair value	787	885
Money-market funds
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, cost or amortized cost	990	1,130
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized gains	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized losses	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, aggregate fair value	990	1,130
U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, cost or amortized cost	7	54
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized gains	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized losses	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, aggregate fair value	7	54
Municipal obligations
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, cost or amortized cost	7
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized gains	0
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized losses	0
Cash and cash equivalents, aggregate fair value	7
Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, cost or amortized cost		2
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized gains		0
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized losses		0
Cash and cash equivalents, aggregate fair value		2
Total cash equivalents
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and Cash Equivalents, cost or amortized cost	1,004	1,186
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized gains	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized losses	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, aggregate fair value	$ 1,004	$ 1,186

Cash, Cash Equivalents and In40

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Unrealized Losses On Cash Equivalents and Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 1,887	$ 2,071
Unrealized Losses	(6)	(6)
U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Fair Value	1,718	1,964
Unrealized Losses	(5)	(5)
Mortgage-backed securities
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Fair Value	169	107
Unrealized Losses	$ (1)	$ (1)

Cash, Cash Equivalents and In41

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Contractual Maturities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Amortized Cost Basis
Due within one year	$ 1,363
Due after 1 year through 5 years	3,511
Due after 5 years through 10 years	107
Due after 10 years	224
Short-term investments, cost or amortized cost	5,205	$ 5,005
Aggregate Fair Value
Due within one year	1,363
Due after 1 year through 5 years	3,512
Due after 5 years through 10 years	107
Due after 10 years	223
Short-term investments, aggregate fair value	$ 5,205	$ 5,004

Fair Value Measurements (Fair V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Hierarchy) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	$ 5,205	$ 5,004
Marketable available-for-sale equity securities	15
Deferred Compensation Plan Assets	14	8
Deferred Compensation Plan Liabilities	14	8
Notes payable | EMC
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Debt Instrument	1,510	1,503
U.S. Government and agency obligations
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	655	542
U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	3,292	3,234
Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	27	23
Municipal obligations
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	888	932
Asset-backed securities
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	36	53
Mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	307	220
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	5,205	5,004
Foreign currency forward contracts, asset		1
Marketable available-for-sale equity securities	15
Foreign currency forward contracts, liability	(3)	(1)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	443	353
Foreign currency forward contracts, asset		0
Marketable available-for-sale equity securities	15
Foreign currency forward contracts, liability	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	4,762	4,651
Foreign currency forward contracts, asset		1
Marketable available-for-sale equity securities	0
Foreign currency forward contracts, liability	(3)	(1)
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Government and agency obligations
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	655	542
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Government and agency obligations | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	443	353
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Government and agency obligations | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	212	189
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	3,292	3,234
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	3,292	3,234
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	27	23
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	27	23
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipal obligations
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	888	932
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipal obligations | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipal obligations | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	888	932
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed securities
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	36	53
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed securities | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed securities | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	36	53
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage-backed securities
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	307	220
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage-backed securities | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage-backed securities | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments:	307	220
Money-market funds
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	990	1,130
Money-market funds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	990	1,130
Money-market funds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	990	1,130
Money-market funds | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	0	0
U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	7	54
U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	7	54
U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	0	0
U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	7	54
Municipal obligations
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	7
Municipal obligations | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	7
Municipal obligations | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	0
Municipal obligations | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	7
Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:		2
Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:		2
Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:		0
Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:		2
Total cash equivalents
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	1,004	1,186
Total cash equivalents | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	1,004	1,186
Total cash equivalents | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 1
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	990	1,130
Total cash equivalents | Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Level 2
Fair Value Balance Sheet Grouping Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents:	$ 14	$ 56

Fair Value Measurements Assets

Fair Value Measurements Assets Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Strategic Investments	$ 98	$ 110

Derivatives and Hedging Activ44

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Loss on foreign forward contracts and underlying assets and liabilities	$ 3		$ 9
Foreign exchange forward contract not designated as a hedging instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on foreign currency derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments	(20)	$ (5)	$ 21	$ (5)
Not Designated As Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange forward contract not designated as a hedging instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Maturity of derivatives			1 month
Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives	645		$ 645		$ 697
Cash Flow Hedging | Designated As Hedging Instrument | Foreign exchange forward contract not designated as a hedging instrument
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Maturity of derivatives			12 months
Notional amount of foreign currency derivatives	$ 119		$ 119		$ 240

Unearned Revenues (Summary of U

Unearned Revenues (Summary of Unearned Revenues) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Unearned Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Unearned revenues	$ 4,813	$ 4,833
Unearned license revenues
Unearned Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Unearned revenues	481	488
Unearned software maintenance revenues
Unearned Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Unearned revenues	3,894	3,905
Unearned professional services revenues
Unearned Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Unearned revenues	$ 438	$ 440
Weighted Average | Unearned software maintenance revenues
Unearned Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Revenue recognition term	1 year 11 months 13 days

Contingencies (Narrative) (Deta

Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
GSA settlement	$ (76)	$ 0	$ (76)	$ 0

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Rep

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Repurchase Program) (Details) - Class A Common Stock - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jan. 27, 2015	Aug. 06, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Authorized amount remaining for repurchase	$ 1,110		$ 1,110
January 2015 Stock Repurchase Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Authorized repurchase amount under stock repurchase program					$ 1,000
August 2014 Stock Repurchase Program
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Authorized repurchase amount under stock repurchase program						$ 1,000
VMware Share Repurchase Programs
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price	$ 412	$ 238	$ 850	$ 407
Class A common shares repurchased (shares)	4,750	2,488	10,116	4,255
Weighted-average price per share	$ 86.71	$ 95.73	$ 84.02	$ 95.67

Stockholders' Equity (Summary o

Stockholders' Equity (Summary of Stock Option Activity) (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - Class A Common Stock - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	Total
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Aggregate intrinsic value of stock options outstanding	$ 99
Number of Shares
Outstanding, Beginning balance (shares)	5,869
Granted (shares)	13
Forfeited (shares)	(130)
Exercised (shares)	(2,085)
Outstanding, Ending balance (shares)	3,667
Weighted-Average Exercise Price
Outstanding, Beginning balance (USD per share)	$ 50.54
Granted (USD per share)	84.68
Forfeited (USD per share)	61.28
Exercised (USD per share)	30.67
Outstanding, Ending balance (USD per share)	$ 61.60

Stockholders' Equity (Summary49

Stockholders' Equity (Summary Of Restricted Stock Activity) (Details) - Jun. 30, 2015 - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Millions	Total
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Unrecognized compensation cost for stock options and restricted stock	$ 1,009
Weighted-average remaining recognition period	1 year 7 months 10 days
Restricted Stock | Class A Common Stock
Number of Units
Outstanding, number of shares	12,585,000
Granted, number of shares	5,170,000
Vested, number of shares	(2,813,000)
Forfeited, number of shares	(872,000)
Outstanding, number of shares	14,070,000
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share)	$ 88.88
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share)	87.04
Vested, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share)	85.20
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share)	86.89
Outstanding, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share)	$ 87.70
Fair value of restricted stock-based awards, vested	$ 240
Aggregate intrinsic value	$ 1,206
Minimum | Performance Stock Units (PSUs) | Class A Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance stock units to Class A common stock, conversion ratio	0.5
Maximum | Performance Stock Units (PSUs) | Class A Common Stock
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Performance stock units to Class A common stock, conversion ratio	2

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulat

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Line Items]
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Tax	$ (4)	$ 2	$ 0	$ 2
Unrealized gain (loss), net of taxes of $0	0	0	0	0
Unrealized gain (loss), net of taxes of $0	5	0	(3)	0
Unrealized gain (loss), net of taxes of $0	(5)	3	1	4
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			(1)	4
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Unrealized gain (loss), net of tax			(2)	4
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(2)	3	(2)	4
Ending Balance	(3)	8	(3)	8
Tax effect on amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income			0	2
Unrealized Gain on Available-for-Sale Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			0	4
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Ending Balance	1	$ 8	1	$ 8
Unrealized Loss on Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Roll Forward]
Beginning Balance			(1)
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Ending Balance	$ (4)		$ (4)

Related Parties (Schedule of Re

Related Parties (Schedule of Related Party Transactions) (Details) - EMC - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Reseller revenues
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related party	$ 69	$ 43	$ 131	$ 89
Unearned revenues	261		261		$ 290
Internal-use revenues
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related party	6	5	9	13
Unearned revenues	14		14		18
Professional services revenues
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related party	24	18	48	40
Unearned revenues	3		3		9
Agency fee revenues
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related party	3	1	4	2
Unearned revenues	0		0		$ 0
Reimbursement for transition services
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue from related party	1	0	2	2
Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party costs	12	12	31	33
Collaborative technology project costs
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party costs	1	3	3	7
EMC subsidiary support and administrative costs
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party costs	26	35	54	76
Purchases of Products and Services Through Channel [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party costs	$ 18	$ 8	$ 26	$ 11

Related Parties Tax Sharing Agr

Related Parties Tax Sharing Agreement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014
EMC | Tax Sharing Agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments from VMware to EMC	$ 43	$ 0	$ 92	$ 20

Related Parties (Due To_From Re

Related Parties (Due To/From Related Parties) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party transaction, other than tax obligation due to or from related party, cash settlement period			60 days
EMC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due to related parties	$ (85)	$ (76)	$ (85)
Due from related parties	(77)	(125)	(77)
Due (to) from related parties, net	(8)	49	$ (8)
Income tax due (to) from related parties	$ 6	$ (40)

Related Parties (Note Payable t

Related Parties (Note Payable to EMC) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014	Jan. 21, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Notes payable to EMC	$ 1,500		$ 1,500		$ 1,500
Interest Expense, Related Party	$ 7	$ 7	$ 13	$ 12
EMC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Notes payable to EMC						$ 450
Notes payable | EMC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount						1,500
Note, May 2018 | Notes payable | EMC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount						$ 680
Interest rate						1.75%
Note, May 2020 | Notes payable | EMC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount						$ 550
Interest rate						1.75%
Note, December 2022 | Notes payable | EMC
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount						$ 270
Interest rate						1.75%

Segment Information (Schedule O

Segment Information (Schedule Of Revenues By Geographic Area) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2015USD ($)segment	Jun. 30, 2014USD ($)
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment			1
Revenues	$ 1,521	$ 1,457	$ 3,032	$ 2,817
United States
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	742	683	1,504	1,332
International
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 779	$ 774	$ 1,528	$ 1,485

Segment Information (Schedule56

Segment Information (Schedule Of Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Jun. 30, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	$ 980	$ 918
United States
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	834	801
International
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	$ 146	$ 117