Vmware (VMW) 10-Q 11 Dec 17 2018 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document and Entity Information

Document and Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017	Dec. 01, 2017
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Registrant Name	VMWARE, INC.
Entity Central Index Key	1,124,610
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--02-02
Entity Filer Category	Large Accelerated Filer
Document Type	10-Q
Document Period End Date	Nov. 3, 2017
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2,018
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3
Amendment Flag	false
Class A Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		103,138,064
Class B Common Stock
Document Information [Line Items]
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		300,000,000

Condensed Consolidated Statemen

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Millions		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
		Feb. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Revenue:
License		$ 125	$ 785	$ 691	$ 2,127	$ 1,907
Services		371	1,191	1,087	3,485	3,153
Total revenue		496	1,976	1,778	5,612	5,060
Operating expenses:
Cost of license revenue	[1]	13	38	40	116	121
Cost of services revenue	[1]	80	240	226	721	658
Research and development	[1]	150	449	389	1,298	1,109
Sales and marketing	[1]	231	607	564	1,862	1,708
General and administrative	[1]	63	175	178	486	516
Realignment and loss on disposition	[1]	0	2	0	88	52
Operating income (loss)		(41)	465	381	1,041	896
Investment income		8	33	21	82	56
Interest expense		(2)	(28)	(7)	(41)	(20)
Other income (expense), net		1	(2)	(8)	51	(8)
Income (loss) before income tax		(34)	468	387	1,133	924
Income tax provision (benefit)		(26)	25	68	124	179
Net income (loss)		$ (8)	$ 443	$ 319	$ 1,009	$ 745
Net income (loss) per weighted-average share, basic for Classes A and B (USD per share)		$ (0.02)	$ 1.09	$ 0.76	$ 2.47	$ 1.76
Net income (loss) per weighted-average share, diluted for Classes A and B (USD per share)		$ (0.02)	$ 1.07	$ 0.75	$ 2.44	$ 1.75
Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B (shares)		408,625	406,733	421,704	407,856	423,341
Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B (shares)		408,625	413,013	425,008	413,957	425,851
Cost of license revenue
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 1	$ 2
Cost of services revenue
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		5	13	13	38	38
Research and development
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		31	96	80	266	224
Sales and marketing
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		19	52	51	150	146
General and administrative
Operating expenses:
Stock-based compensation		$ 7	$ 21	$ 26	$ 58	$ 62
[1]	Includes stock-based compensation as follows: Cost of license revenue $0 $0 $1 $2 $0, Cost of services revenue $13 $13 $38 $38 $5, Research and development $96 $80 $266 $224 $31, Sales and marketing $52 $51 $150 $146 $19, General and administrative $21 $26 $58 $62 $7.

Condensed Consolidated Stateme3

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (8)	$ 443	$ 319	$ 1,009	$ 745
Changes in market value of available-for-sale securities:
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision (benefit)	2	(6)	(4)	9	19
Reclassification of losses realized during the period, net of tax benefit	0	0	0	3	4
Net change in market value of available-for-sale securities	2	(6)	(4)	12	23
Changes in market value of effective foreign currency forward contracts:
Unrealized gains (losses), net of tax provision	3	(1)	0	3	0
Reclassification of (gains) losses realized during the period, net of tax benefit	0	(1)	0	(2)	1
Net change in market value of effective foreign currency forward contracts	3	(2)	0	1	1
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	5	(8)	(4)	13	24
Total comprehensive income (loss), net of taxes	$ (3)	$ 435	$ 315	$ 1,022	$ 769

Condensed Consolidated Stateme4

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Tax provision (benefit) on unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities	$ 1	$ (3)	$ (2)	$ 5	$ 12
Tax (provision) benefit on reclassification of (gains) losses realized on available-for-sale securities	0	0	0	2	3
Tax provision (benefit) on unrealized gains (losses) on effective foreign currency forward contracts	0	0	0	0	0
Tax (provision) benefit on reclassification of (gains) losses realized on effective foreign currency forward contracts	$ 0	$ 3	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

Condensed Consolidated Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 03, 2017	Feb. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 6,012	$ 3,220	$ 2,790
Short-term investments	5,600	5,173	5,195
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2, $2 and $2	900	1,192	1,856
Due from related parties, net	254	93	132
Other current assets	160	173	362
Total current assets	12,926	9,851	10,335
Property and equipment, net	1,031	1,042	1,049
Other assets	282	249	248
Deferred tax assets	641	716	462
Intangible assets, net	443	507	517
Goodwill	4,271	4,032	4,032
Total assets	19,594	16,397	16,643
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	99	53	125
Accrued expenses and other	926	887	898
Unearned revenue	3,500	3,349	3,531
Total current liabilities	4,525	4,289	4,554
Notes payable to Dell	270	1,500	1,500
Long-term debt	3,962	0	0
Unearned revenue	2,147	1,991	2,093
Other liabilities	416	401	399
Total liabilities	11,320	8,181	8,546
Contingencies (refer to Note J)
Stockholders’ equity:
Additional paid-in capital	879	1,843	1,721
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	9	(4)	(9)
Retained earnings	7,382	6,373	6,381
Total stockholders’ equity	8,274	8,216	8,097
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	19,594	16,397	16,643
Class A Common Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	1	1	1
Class B Convertible Common Stock
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	$ 3	$ 3	$ 3

Condensed Consolidated Balance6

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 03, 2017	Feb. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 2	$ 2	$ 2
Class A Common Stock
Common stock, par value (USD per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	2,500,000,000	2,500,000,000	2,500,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	103,819,000	110,060,000	108,351,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	103,819,000	110,060,000	108,351,000
Class B Convertible Common Stock
Common stock, par value (USD per share)	$ 0.01	$ 0.01	$ 0.01
Common stock, shares authorized (shares)	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000	1,000,000,000
Common stock, shares issued (shares)	300,000,000	300,000,000	300,000,000
Common stock, shares outstanding (shares)	300,000,000	300,000,000	300,000,000

Condensed Consolidated Stateme7

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Operating activities:
Net income (loss)	$ (8)	$ 1,009	$ 745
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	29	246	261
Stock-based compensation	62	513	472
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	(5)	0	(7)
Deferred income taxes, net	(254)	100	(24)
Amortization of debt discount and debt issuance costs	0	1	0
Loss on disposition	0	80	0
Gain on disposition of strategic investments	0	(38)	(1)
Impairment of strategic investments	0	5	12
Gain on extinguishment of debt	0	(6)	0
(Gain) loss on Dell stock purchase	(1)	2	0
Loss on disposal of assets	0	1	12
Other	0	2	(1)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of acquisitions:
Accounts receivable	664	293	513
Other assets	190	(27)	(22)
Due to/from related parties, net	39	(162)	55
Accounts payable	(68)	39	(26)
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	(41)	27	(64)
Income taxes payable	38	(63)	(26)
Unearned revenue	(284)	342	18
Net cash provided by operating activities	361	2,364	1,917
Investing activities:
Additions to property and equipment	(18)	(164)	(109)
Purchases of available-for-sale securities	(38)	(3,339)	(3,337)
Sales of available-for-sale securities	43	1,745	1,769
Maturities of available-for-sale securities	20	1,207	1,015
Proceeds from disposition of assets	0	0	3
Purchases of strategic investments	0	(33)	(33)
Proceeds from sales of strategic investments	0	6	1
Business combinations, net of cash acquired	0	(236)	(59)
Net cash paid on disposition of a business	0	(47)	0
Increase in restricted cash	0	0	(2)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	7	(861)	(752)
Financing activities:
Proceeds from issuance of common stock	61	104	106
Net proceeds from issuance of long-term debt	0	3,961	0
Repayment of notes payable to Dell	0	(1,225)	0
Payment to acquire non-controlling interests	0	0	(4)
Repurchase of common stock	0	(1,280)	(1,016)
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation	5	0	7
Shares repurchased for tax withholdings on vesting of restricted stock	(4)	(271)	(97)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	62	1,289	(1,004)
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	430	2,792	161
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period	2,790	3,220	2,493
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the period	3,220	6,012	2,654
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for interest	0	19	21
Cash paid for taxes, net	3	87	212
Non-cash items:
Changes in capital additions, accrued but not paid	$ (6)	$ 19	$ (15)

Overview and Basis of Presentat

Overview and Basis of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
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 a leader in virtualization and cloud infrastructure and business mobility solutions that enable businesses to transform the way they build, deliver and consume information technology resources in a manner that is based on their specific needs. 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, servers and mobile devices and support a wide range of operating system and application environments, as well as networking and storage infrastructures. Change in Fiscal Year End Effective January 1, 2017 , VMware’s fiscal year changed from a fiscal year ending on December 31 of each calendar year to a fiscal year consisting of a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Friday nearest to January 31 of each year. The period that began on January 1, 2017 and ended on February 3, 2017 is reflected as a transition period (the “Transition Period”). VMware’s first full fiscal year 2018 under the revised fiscal calendar is a 52-week year that began on February 4, 2017 and will end on February 2, 2018 . The Company has included its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the Transition Period in this report on Form 10-Q. As permitted under SEC rules, prior-period financial statements have not been recast, as management believes (i) the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 are comparable to the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 and (ii) recasting prior-period results was not practicable or cost justified. 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 fiscal year 2018. 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 Form 10-K filed on February 24, 2017. Effective September 7, 2016, Dell Technologies Inc. (“Dell”) (formerly Denali Holding Inc.) acquired EMC Corporation (“EMC”), including EMC’s majority control of VMware (the “Dell Acquisition”). As a result of the Dell Acquisition, EMC became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dell and VMware became an indirectly held, majority-owned subsidiary of Dell. As of November 3, 2017 , Dell controlled 81.9% of VMware’s outstanding common stock and 97.6% of the combined voting power of VMware’s outstanding common stock, including 31 million shares of VMware’s Class A common stock and all of VMware’s Class B common stock. As VMware is a majority-owned and controlled subsidiary of Dell, its results of operations and financial position are consolidated with Dell’s financial statements. Transactions prior to the effective date of the Dell Acquisition represent transactions only with EMC and its consolidated subsidiaries. Management believes the assumptions underlying the condensed consolidated financial statements are reasonable. However, the amounts recorded for VMware’s intercompany transactions with Dell and its consolidated subsidiaries 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 products and services the Company receives from and provides to Dell. Principles of Consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of VMware and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and account balances between VMware and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. Transactions with Dell and its consolidated 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. 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 revenue 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 Pronouncements Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers During May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). In 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10 and ASU 2016-12, which provide interpretive clarifications on the guidance in Topic 606 (collectively, “Topic 606”). The updated revenue standard replaces all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP and establishes common principles for recognizing revenue for all industries. It also provides guidance on the accounting for costs to fulfill or obtain a customer contract. The core principle underlying the updated standard is the recognition of revenue based on consideration expected to be entitled from the transfer of goods or services to a customer. The updated standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and permits the use of either the full retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. VMware plans to adopt Topic 606 using the full retrospective transition method when it becomes effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Currently, VMware defers all license revenue related to the sale of its perpetual licenses in the event certain revenue recognition criteria are not met. This would include transactions that offer undelivered future products including emerging products that are offered as part of product promotions where vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value has not been established. However, under Topic 606, the Company would generally expect that substantially all license revenue related to the sale of its perpetual licenses will be recognized upon delivery, including arrangements that also include offers of future products, such as emerging products that are offered as part of product promotions. Topic 606 is also expected to impact the timing and recognition of costs to obtain contracts with customers, such as commissions. Under the updated standard, incremental costs to obtain contracts with customers are deferred and recognized over the expected period of benefit. As a result, VMware expects deferred commission costs recognized on the consolidated balance sheets to be material upon adoption. The Company is continuing to evaluate the effects that Topic 606 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, and its preliminary assessments are subject to change. ASU No. 2016-02, Leases During February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires a lessee to recognize a lease liability for the obligation to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset for the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The updated standard also requires additional disclosure regarding leasing arrangements. It is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and requires a modified retrospective adoption, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, and expects that most of its lease commitments will be subject to the updated standard and recognized as lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes During October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes: Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (Topic 740), which requires entities to recognize at the transaction date the income tax consequences of intra-entity asset transfers. Previous guidance required the tax effects from intra-entity asset transfers to be deferred until that asset is sold to a third party or recovered through use. The updated standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and requires a modified retrospective transition method. While the Company is continuing to assess the potential effects, the updated standard could have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements due to the changed treatment of the income tax consequences of business combinations and asset transfers with the Company’s international entities. ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation VMware adopted ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation–Stock Compensation (Topic 718), on a prospective basis, effective February 4, 2017. Prior periods have not been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2018 presentation. Net excess tax benefits recognized in connection with stock-based awards are now included in the income tax provision on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). Net excess tax benefits recognized during the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 were $32 million and $76 million , respectively. Prior to adopting the updated standard, such amounts were recognized in additional paid-in capital on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, all tax-related cash flows resulting from stock-based awards are reported as operating activities in the statements of cash flows. Prior to adopting the updated standard, excess tax benefits were reported as a cash inflow from financing activities in the statements of cash flows.

Related Parties

Related Parties	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Related Parties	Related Parties The information provided below includes a summary of the transactions entered into with Dell and Dell’s consolidated subsidiaries, including EMC. Transactions prior to September 7, 2016 reflect transactions only with EMC and its consolidated subsidiaries. Transactions with Dell VMware and Dell engaged in the following ongoing intercompany transactions, which resulted in revenue and receipts and unearned revenue for VMware: • Pursuant to reseller arrangements with Dell, Dell bundles VMware’s products and services with Dell’s products and sells them to end users. Dell also resells VMware’s standalone products and services to end users and other VMware-authorized resellers. Reseller revenue is presented net of related marketing development funds and rebates paid to Dell. • Dell purchases products and services from VMware for its internal use. • VMware provides professional services to end users based upon contractual agreements with Dell. • 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 Dell, 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 agency fee. • VMware provides various services to Pivotal. Support costs incurred by VMware are reimbursed to VMware and are recorded as a reduction to the costs incurred by VMware. Dell purchases VMware products and services directly from VMware, as well as through VMware’s channel partners. Information about VMware’s revenue and receipts, and unearned revenue from such arrangements, for the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): Revenue and Receipts Unearned Revenue Transition Period As of Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1 to Transition Period November 3, September 30, November 3, September 30, February 3, November 3, December 31, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2017 2016 2017 Reseller revenue $ 294 $ 98 $ 799 $ 261 $ 44 $ 911 $ 637 $ 616 Internal-use revenue 16 5 25 24 7 19 15 18 Professional services revenue 27 28 82 79 3 — — — Agency fee revenue — 1 1 3 — — — — Reimbursement for services to Pivotal — — — 1 — n/a n/a n/a VMware and Dell engaged in the following ongoing intercompany transactions, which resulted in costs to VMware: • VMware purchases and leases products and purchases services from Dell. • In certain geographic regions where VMware does not have an established legal entity, VMware contracts with Dell subsidiaries for support services and support from Dell personnel who are managed by VMware. The costs incurred by Dell 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 (loss) and primarily include salaries, benefits, travel and occupancy expenses. Dell also incurs certain administrative costs on VMware’s behalf in the United States that are recorded as expenses on VMware’s condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). • From time to time, VMware invoices end users on behalf of Dell for certain services rendered by Dell. Cash related to these services is collected from the end user by VMware and remitted to Dell. Information about VMware’s costs from such arrangements during the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): Transition Period Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1 to November 3, September 30, November 3, September 30, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services $ 34 $ 24 $ 103 $ 58 $ 14 Dell subsidiary support and administrative costs 30 30 92 74 13 VMware also purchases Dell products through Dell’s channel partners. Purchases of Dell products through Dell’s channel partners were not significant during the periods presented. During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, VMware acquired Wavefront, Inc. (“Wavefront”). Upon closing of the acquisition, Dell was paid $20 million in cash for its ownership interest in Wavefront. Dell Financial Services (“DFS”) DFS provided financing to certain of VMware’s end customers based on the customer’s discretion. Upon acceptance of the financing arrangement by both VMware’s end customer and DFS, amounts classified as trade accounts receivable are reclassified to due from related parties, net on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. Revenue recognized on transactions financed through DFS was recorded net of financing fees, which were $6 million and $15 million during the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 , respectively. Financing fees during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and the Transition Period were not significant. Tax Sharing Agreement with Dell VMware has made payments to Dell pursuant to a tax sharing agreement. The following table summarizes the payments made during the periods presented (table in millions): Transition Period Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1 to November 3, September 30, November 3, September 30, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 Payments from VMware to Dell $ — $ 54 $ 12 $ 148 $ — The timing of the tax payments due to and from related parties is governed by a tax sharing agreement. Payments from VMware to Dell under the tax sharing agreement relate to VMware’s portion of federal income taxes on Dell’s consolidated tax return as well as state tax payments for combined states. The amounts that VMware pays to Dell for its portion of federal income taxes on Dell’s consolidated tax return differ from the amounts VMware would owe on a separate tax return basis and the difference is presented as a component of stockholders’ equity. The difference between the amount of tax calculated on a separate return basis and the amount of tax calculated pursuant to the tax sharing agreement was estimated at up to $14 million and $16 million during the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 , respectively, subject to final verification, and was $13 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 . The difference between the amount of tax calculated on a separate return basis and the amount of tax calculated pursuant to the tax sharing agreement was not significant during the three months ended September 30, 2016 and the Transition Period . Due To/From Related Parties, Net Amounts due to and from related parties, net as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): Transition Period November 3, December 31, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 Due (to) related parties $ (84 ) $ (71 ) $ (85 ) Due from related parties 338 203 178 Due from related parties, net $ 254 $ 132 $ 93 Income tax related asset, net $ — $ 181 $ — Income tax due (to) related parties (17 ) — (21 ) Amounts included in due from related parties, net, which are unrelated to DFS and tax obligations, are generally settled in cash within 60 days of each quarter-end. Stock Purchase Arrangements with Dell On March 29, 2017, VMware and Dell entered into a stock purchase agreement (the “2017 Purchase Agreement”) pursuant to which VMware and Dell may commit to purchases by VMware of VMware Class A common stock from Dell. On August 23, 2017, VMware entered into a stock purchase commitment pursuant to the 2017 Purchase Agreement to purchase $300 million of VMware Class A common stock from Dell. During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, VMware paid Dell $300 million in exchange for 2.7 million shares. The aggregate number of shares purchased was determined based upon a volume-weighted average price during a defined period, less an agreed upon discount. On November 3, 2017, the stock purchase with Dell was completed. On March 29, 2017, VMware entered into a stock purchase commitment pursuant to the 2017 Purchase Agreement to purchase $300 million of VMware Class A common stock from Dell. During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, VMware paid Dell $300 million in exchange for an initial delivery of 2.7 million shares, or approximately 80% of the expected total shares to be received and retired under the arrangement. On May 10, 2017, the stock purchase with Dell was completed and VMware received an additional 0.7 million shares. The aggregate number of 3.4 million shares purchased was determined based upon the volume-weighted average price during a defined period, less an agreed upon discount. On December 15, 2016, VMware entered into a stock purchase agreement to purchase $500 million of VMware Class A common stock from Dell. VMware purchased 4.8 million shares for $375 million through December 31, 2016. On February 15, 2017 , the stock purchase agreement with Dell was completed. A total of $500 million was paid in exchange for 6.2 million shares. The aggregate number of shares purchased was determined based upon the volume-weighted average price during a defined period, less an agreed upon discount. Notes Payable to Dell On January 21, 2014, VMware entered into a note exchange agreement with Dell providing for the issuance of three promissory notes in the aggregate principal amount of $1,500 million , which consisted of outstanding principal due on the following dates: $680 million due May 1, 2018 , $550 million due May 1, 2020 and $270 million due December 1, 2022 . On August 21, 2017, VMware repaid two of the notes payable to Dell in the aggregate principal amount of $1,230 million , representing repayment of the note due May 1, 2018 at par value and repayment of the note due May 1, 2020 at a discount. During the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 , VMware recognized a gain on extinguishment of debt of $6 million , which was recorded in other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). The remaining note payable of $270 million due December 1, 2022 may be prepaid without penalty or premium. Interest is payable quarterly in arrears, at the annual rate of 1.75% . During the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 , $2 million and $15 million , respectively, of interest expense was recognized. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and the Transition Period , $7 million , $20 million and $2 million , respectively, of interest expense was recognized.

Business Combinations, Definite

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill	Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill Business Combinations During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, VMware completed the acquisitions of Wavefront and Apteligent, Inc., which were not material to the condensed consolidated financial statements. These acquisitions are a part of a strategy to accelerate the development of VMware’s Cloud services and other technologies. The aggregate purchase price for the two acquisitions was $238 million , net of cash acquired of $35 million . The aggregate purchase price included $36 million of identifiable intangible assets and $238 million of goodwill that is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. The identifiable intangible assets primarily relate to purchased technology, with estimated useful lives of five years . The fair value of assumed unvested equity attributed to post-combination services was $37 million and will be expensed over the remaining requisite service periods on a straight-line basis. The estimated fair value of the stock options assumed by the Company was determined using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. Prior to the closing of the acquisition, VMware held an ownership interest in Wavefront. Upon completion of the step acquisition, VMware recognized a gain of $34 million in other income (expense), net for the remeasurement of its ownership interest to fair value, which was $49 million . The gain recognized in the step acquisition is not expected to be taxable and resulted in a discrete tax benefit of $13 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2018. Upon closing of the acquisition, Dell was paid $20 million in cash for its ownership interest in Wavefront. The pro forma financial information assuming the acquisition had occurred as of the beginning of the fiscal year prior to the fiscal year of acquisition, as well as the revenue and earnings generated during the current fiscal year, were not material for disclosure purposes. Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net As of the periods presented , definite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following (amounts in tables in millions): November 3, 2017 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.5 $ 663 $ (438 ) $ 225 Leasehold interest 34.9 149 (27 ) 122 Customer relationships and customer lists 8.2 135 (75 ) 60 Trademarks and tradenames 8.5 63 (29 ) 34 Other 5.7 5 (3 ) 2 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,015 $ (572 ) $ 443 December 31, 2016 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.6 $ 641 $ (358 ) $ 283 Leasehold interest 34.9 149 (24 ) 125 Customer relationships and customer lists 8.3 132 (62 ) 70 Trademarks and tradenames 8.7 61 (23 ) 38 Other 5.7 4 (3 ) 1 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 987 $ (470 ) $ 517 Transition Period February 3, 2017 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.5 $ 641 $ (366 ) $ 275 Leasehold interest 34.9 149 (24 ) 125 Customer relationships and customer lists 8.3 132 (64 ) 68 Trademarks and tradenames 8.7 61 (23 ) 38 Other 5.7 4 (3 ) 1 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 987 $ (480 ) $ 507 Amortization expense on definite-lived intangible assets was $34 million and $100 million during the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 , respectively, and $33 million and $99 million during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 , respectively. Amortization expense on definite-lived intangible assets was $10 million during the Transition Period . Based on intangible assets recorded as of November 3, 2017 and assuming no subsequent additions, dispositions or impairment of underlying assets, the remaining estimated annual amortization expense over the next five fiscal years and thereafter is expected to be as follows (table in millions): Remainder of 2018 $ 34 2019 124 2020 100 2021 46 2022 31 Thereafter 108 Total $ 443 Goodwill The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the nine months ended November 3, 2017 (table in millions): Balance, February 3, 2017 $ 4,032 Increase in goodwill related to business combinations 239 Balance, November 3, 2017 $ 4,271 VMware previously evaluated goodwill for impairment during the fourth quarter of each year. Effective January 1, 2017, the Company changed its fiscal year end from December 31 of each calendar year to a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Friday nearest to January 31 of each year. During the third quarter of fiscal 2018, VMware changed the date of its annual goodwill impairment test from the fourth quarter to the third quarter. Management believes this voluntary change is preferable as the timing of its annual goodwill impairment test during the third quarter aligns with Dell’s. The goodwill impairment test date change was applied prospectively for the fiscal year beginning February 3, 2017 and had no effect on the Company’s condensed consolidated financial statements as of November 3, 2017 and December 31, 2016.

Realignment and Loss on Disposi

Realignment and Loss on Disposition	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Realignment and Loss on Disposition	Realignment and Loss on Disposition Disposition of VMware vCloud Air Business During the second quarter of fiscal 2018, VMware completed the sale of its VMware vCloud Air business (“vCloud Air”) to OVH US LLC (“OVH”). Losses recognized in connection with this transaction were $2 million and $88 million during the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 , respectively, and were recorded in realignment and loss on disposition on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). Losses recognized on the disposition of vCloud Air include the impairment of fixed assets identified as part of the sale, as well as the costs associated with certain transition services, which primarily include employee-related expenses and costs associated with data-center colocation services. Transition services are to be provided over a period of 18 months , starting from the date of the sale. The losses recognized on the disposition of vCloud Air are deductible for tax purposes and resulted in a discrete tax benefit of $12 million during the second quarter of fiscal 2018. In connection with the disposition of vCloud Air, approximately $35 million of total unearned revenue, which included $18 million of unearned license revenue, was transferred to OVH during the second quarter of fiscal 2018. Realignment On January 22, 2016, VMware approved a plan to streamline its operations, with plans to reinvest the associated savings in field, technical and support resources related to growth products. As a result of these actions, approximately 800 positions were eliminated during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 . VMware recognized $49 million of severance-related realignment expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 on the condensed consolidated statements of income. Additionally, VMware consolidated certain facilities as part of this plan, which resulted in the recognition of $3 million of related expenses during the nine months ended September 30, 2016 . Actions associated with this plan were substantially completed by December 31, 2016. The following table summarizes the activity for the accrued realignment expenses for the period presented (table in millions): Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Balance as of January 1, 2016 Realignment Utilization Balance as of September 30, 2016 Severance-related costs $ 3 $ 49 $ (51 ) $ 1 Costs to exit facilities — 3 (1 ) 2 Total $ 3 $ 52 $ (52 ) $ 3

Net Income (Loss) per Share

Net Income (Loss) per Share	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net Income (Loss) per Share	Net Income (Loss) per Share Basic net income (loss) per share is computed by dividing net income (loss) 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, including performance stock units, and stock options, including purchase options under VMware’s employee stock purchase plan. Securities are excluded from the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share if their effect would be anti-dilutive. VMware uses the two-class method to calculate net income (loss) 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 (loss) per share during the periods presented (table in millions, except per share amounts and shares in thousands): Transition Period Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1 to November 3, September 30, November 3, September 30, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 Net income (loss) $ 443 $ 319 $ 1,009 $ 745 $ (8 ) Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B 406,733 421,704 407,856 423,341 408,625 Effect of other dilutive securities 6,280 3,304 6,101 2,510 — Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B 413,013 425,008 413,957 425,851 408,625 Net income (loss) per weighted-average share, basic for Classes A and B $ 1.09 $ 0.76 $ 2.47 $ 1.76 $ (0.02 ) Net income (loss) per weighted-average share, diluted for Classes A and B (1) $ 1.07 $ 0.75 $ 2.44 $ 1.75 $ (0.02 ) (1) During the Transition Period, VMware incurred a net loss. As a result, all potentially dilutive securities were anti-dilutive and excluded from the computation of diluted net loss 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 (loss) per share calculations during the periods presented , because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (shares in thousands): Transition Period Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1 to November 3, September 30, November 3, September 30, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 Anti-dilutive securities: Employee stock options — 1,655 585 2,027 2,353 Restricted stock units — 3,632 109 2,416 3,259 Total — 5,287 694 4,443 5,612 During the three months ended November 3, 2017 , there were no anti-dilutive shares.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Inve

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments	Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments Cash, cash equivalents and investments as of the periods presented consisted of the following (tables in millions): November 3, 2017 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 415 $ — $ — $ 415 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 5,503 $ — $ — $ 5,503 U.S. Government and agency obligations 5 — — 5 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 89 — — 89 Total cash equivalents $ 5,597 $ — $ — $ 5,597 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 1,000 $ — $ (4 ) $ 996 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 4,347 5 (8 ) 4,344 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations 95 — — 95 Mortgage-backed securities 134 — (1 ) 133 Marketable available-for-sale equity securities 15 17 — 32 Total short-term investments $ 5,591 $ 22 $ (13 ) $ 5,600 December 31, 2016 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 512 $ — $ — $ 512 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,235 $ — $ — $ 2,235 Time deposits 26 — — 26 Municipal obligations 17 — — 17 Total cash equivalents $ 2,278 $ — $ — $ 2,278 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 734 $ — $ (3 ) $ 731 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 3,885 2 (18 ) 3,869 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations 32 — — 32 Municipal obligations 365 — — 365 Asset-backed securities 4 — — 4 Mortgage-backed securities 196 — (2 ) 194 Total short-term investments $ 5,216 $ 2 $ (23 ) $ 5,195 Other assets: Marketable available-for-sale equity securities $ 15 $ 7 $ — $ 22 Transition Period February 3, 2017 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 720 $ — $ — $ 720 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,471 $ — $ — $ 2,471 Time deposits 26 — — 26 Municipal obligations 3 — — 3 Total cash equivalents $ 2,500 $ — $ — $ 2,500 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 733 $ — $ (3 ) $ 730 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 3,884 3 (16 ) 3,871 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations 32 — — 32 Municipal obligations 350 — — 350 Asset-backed securities 4 — — 4 Mortgage-backed securities 188 — (2 ) 186 Total short-term investments $ 5,191 $ 3 $ (21 ) $ 5,173 Other assets: Marketable available-for-sale equity securities $ 15 $ 7 $ — $ 22 VMware evaluated its available-for-sale investments as of November 3, 2017 , December 31, 2016 and February 3, 2017 for other-than-temporary declines in fair value and did not consider any to be other-than-temporarily impaired. The realized gains and losses on investments during the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 and September 30, 2016 and the Transition Period were not significant. Unrealized losses on cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments, which have been in a net loss position for less than twelve months as of the periods presented, were classified by sector as follows (table in millions): Transition Period November 3, 2017 December 31, 2016 February 3, 2017 Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities $ 2,236 $ (5 ) $ 2,595 $ (18 ) $ 2,287 $ (16 ) As of the periods presented, unrealized losses on cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments in the other investment categories, which have been in a net loss position for less than twelve months, were not significant. 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 significant for the periods presented. Contractual Maturities The contractual maturities of fixed income securities included in short-term investments on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and held as of November 3, 2017 , consisted of the following (table in millions): Amortized Cost Basis Aggregate Fair Value Due within one year $ 1,978 $ 1,976 Due after 1 year through 5 years 3,406 3,400 Due after 5 years through 10 years 98 98 Due after 10 years 94 94 Total fixed income securities $ 5,576 $ 5,568

Debt

Debt	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Debt	Debt Long-term Debt On August 21, 2017, VMware issued three unsecured senior notes (“Senior Notes”) pursuant to a public debt offering. The proceeds from the issuance were $3,961 million , net of debt discount of $9 million and debt issuance costs of $30 million . The carrying value of the Senior Notes as of November 3, 2017 was as follows (amounts in millions): November 3, Effective Interest Rate 2017 Long-term debt: 2.30% Senior Note Due August 21, 2020 $ 1,250 2.56% 2.95% Senior Note Due August 21, 2022 1,500 3.17% 3.90% Senior Note Due August 21, 2027 1,250 4.05% Total principal amount 4,000 Less: unamortized discount (9 ) Less: unamortized debt issuance costs (29 ) Net carrying amount $ 3,962 Interest is payable semiannually in arrears, on February 21 and August 21 of each year. During the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 , $26 million of interest expense, which included amortization of discount and issuance costs, was recognized on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). The discount and issuance costs are amortized over the term of the Senior Notes. The Senior Notes are redeemable in whole at any time or in part from time to time at VMware’s option, subject to a make-whole premium. In addition, upon the occurrence of certain change-of-control triggering events and certain downgrades of the ratings on the Senior Notes, VMware may be required to repurchase the notes at a repurchase price equal to 101% of the aggregate principal plus any accrued and unpaid interest on the date of purchase. The Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment with VMware’s other unsecured and unsubordinated indebtedness. The Senior Notes also include restrictive covenants that, in certain circumstances, limit VMware’s ability to create certain liens, to enter into certain sale and leaseback transactions and to consolidate, merge, sell or otherwise dispose of all or substantially all of VMware’s assets. Refer to Note B for information regarding the notes payable to Dell. Revolving Credit Facility On September 12, 2017, VMware entered into an unsecured credit agreement establishing a revolving credit facility (“Credit Facility”) with a syndicate of lenders that provides the company with a borrowing capacity of up to $1,000 million , which may be used for general corporate purposes. Commitments under the Credit Facility are available for a period of five years, which may be extended, subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions, by up to two one -year periods. A s of November 3, 2017 , there were no outstanding borrowings under the Credit Facility. The credit agreement contains certain representations, warranties and covenants. Commitment fees, interest rates and other terms of borrowing under the Credit Facility may vary based on VMware’s external credit ratings. The amount paid in connection with the ongoing commitment fee, which is payable quarterly in arrears, was not significant during the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017.

Fair Value Measurements

Fair Value Measurements	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
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 as being 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; and • 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 were primarily classified as Level 2, with the exception of some of the U.S. Government and agency obligations that were classified as Level 1. Additionally, VMware’s Level 2 classification included forward contracts, notes payable to Dell and the Senior Notes. As of November 3, 2017 , December 31, 2016 and February 3, 2017 , VMware’s Level 2 investment securities were generally priced using non-binding market consensus prices that were corroborated by observable market data, quoted market prices for similar instruments, or pricing models such as discounted cash flow techniques. VMware did not have any significant assets or liabilities that were classified as Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy for the periods presented, and there have been no transfers between fair value measurement levels during the periods presented . The following tables set forth the fair value hierarchy of VMware’s cash equivalents, short-term investments and derivatives that were required to be measured at fair value as of the periods presented (tables in millions): November 3, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 5,503 $ — $ 5,503 U.S. Government and agency obligations 5 — 5 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 89 89 Total cash equivalents $ 5,508 $ 89 $ 5,597 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 728 $ 268 $ 996 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 4,344 4,344 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations — 95 95 Mortgage-backed securities — 133 133 Marketable available-for-sale equity securities 32 — 32 Total short-term investments $ 760 $ 4,840 $ 5,600 Other current assets: Forward contracts $ — $ 5 $ 5 December 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,235 $ — $ 2,235 Time deposits — 26 26 Municipal obligations — 17 17 Total cash equivalents $ 2,235 $ 43 $ 2,278 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 441 $ 290 $ 731 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 3,869 3,869 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations — 32 32 Municipal obligations — 365 365 Asset-backed securities — 4 4 Mortgage-backed securities — 194 194 Total short-term investments $ 441 $ 4,754 $ 5,195 Other current assets: Derivative due to stock purchase with Dell $ — $ 8 $ 8 Other assets: Marketable available-for-sale equity securities $ 22 $ — $ 22 Transition Period February 3, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,471 $ — $ 2,471 Time deposits — 26 26 Municipal obligations — 3 3 Total cash equivalents $ 2,471 $ 29 $ 2,500 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 445 $ 285 $ 730 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 3,871 3,871 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations — 32 32 Municipal obligations — 350 350 Asset-backed securities — 4 4 Mortgage-backed securities — 186 186 Total short-term investments $ 445 $ 4,728 $ 5,173 Other current assets: Derivative due to stock purchase with Dell $ — $ 9 $ 9 Other assets: Marketable available-for-sale equity securities $ 22 $ — $ 22 During the first quarter of fiscal 2018, marketable available-for-sale equity securities were reclassified to short-term investments on the condensed consolidated balance sheets, as restrictions on the Company’s ability to sell the common stock lapse within twelve months of the balance sheet date. As of December 31, 2016 and February 3, 2017 , these securities were classified as other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The notes payable to Dell and the Senior Notes were not adjusted to fair value. The fair value of the notes payable to Dell was approximately $255 million , $1,489 million and $1,492 million as of November 3, 2017 , December 31, 2016 and February 3, 2017 , respectively. The fair value of the Senior Notes was approximately $4,008 million as of November 3, 2017 . Fair value for both the notes payable to Dell and the Senior Notes was estimated primarily based on observable market interest rates (Level 2 inputs). VMware offers a deferred compensation plan for eligible employees, which allows participants to defer payment for part or all of their compensation. The net impact to the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) is not significant 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 associated with this plan were the same as the liabilities at approximately $57 million , $35 million and $36 million as of November 3, 2017 , December 31, 2016 and February 3, 2017 , 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 holds strategic investments in its portfolio accounted for using the cost method. These strategic investments are periodically assessed for other-than-temporary impairment. VMware uses Level 3 inputs as part of its impairment analysis, including pre- and post-money valuations of recent financing events, the impact of financing events on its ownership percentages, and other available information relevant to 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. If VMware determines that an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred, VMware writes down the investment to its fair value. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, VMware determined that certain strategic investments were considered to be other-than-temporarily impaired and accordingly, approximately $7 million and $12 million , respectively, was recognized as an impairment charge. Impairment charges recognized during the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 and the Transition Period were not significant. Strategic investments are included in other assets on the condensed consolidated balance sheets. The carrying value of VMware’s strategic investments was $148 million , $139 million and $139 million as of November 3, 2017 , December 31, 2016 and February 3, 2017 , respectively.

Derivatives and Hedging Activit

Derivatives and Hedging Activities	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
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 a portion of 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 agreements. 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 certain operating expenses denominated in certain foreign currencies, VMware enters into forward contracts that are designated as cash flow hedging instruments as the accounting criteria for such designation are met. Therefore, the effective portion of gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of these instruments is initially reported in accumulated other comprehensive income (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 (loss) in the same period that the underlying expenses are incurred. During the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 and September 30, 2016 and the Transition Period , the effective portion of gains or losses reclassified to the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) was not significant. Interest charges or “forward points” on VMware’s forward contracts are excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness and are recorded in other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) as incurred. These forward contracts have contractual maturities of twelve months or less, and as of November 3, 2017 , December 31, 2016 and February 3, 2017 , outstanding forward contracts had a total notional value of $67 million , $22 million and $250 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 nine months ended November 3, 2017 and September 30, 2016 and the Transition Period , all cash flow hedges were considered effective. Forward Contracts Not Designated as Hedges VMware has established a program that utilizes 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 (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). These forward contracts have a contractual maturity of one month, and as of November 3, 2017 , December 31, 2016 and February 3, 2017 , outstanding forward contracts had a total notional value of $722 million , $875 million and $834 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 nine months ended November 3, 2017 and September 30, 2016 and the Transition Period , VMware recognized losses of $33 million , $12 million and $18 million , respectively, relating to the settlement of forward contracts. Losses recognized during the three months ended November 3, 2017 and September 30, 2016 were not significant. Gains and losses are recorded in other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). The combined gains and losses related to forward contracts and the underlying foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities resulted in a net loss of $6 million and a net gain of $8 million during the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 , respectively. Net losses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and the Transition Period were not significant . Net gains and losses are recorded in other income (expense), net on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss).

Contingencies

Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Contingencies	Contingencies Litigation 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. Following trial, the jury issued its verdict on June 12, 2017, finding that VMware did not infringe on any of the four bases asserted by Phoenix. The Court entered judgment in VMware’s favor, and the parties have filed post-trial motions. The Company intends to continue vigorously defending itself against this lawsuit. On March 4, 2015, Christoph Hellwig, a software developer who alleged that software code he wrote is used in a component of the Company’s vSphere product, filed a lawsuit against VMware in the Hamburg Regional Court in Germany alleging copyright infringement for failing to comply with the terms of the open source General Public License v.2 (“GPL v.2”). On July 8, 2016, the German court issued a written decision dismissing Mr. Hellwig’s lawsuit. Mr. Hellwig has appealed the Regional Court’s decision. No hearing schedule has yet been set by the appellate court. While VMware believes that it has valid defenses against each of the above legal matters, 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 accrues for a liability when a determination has been made that a loss is both probable and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated. If only a range can be estimated and no amount within the range is a better estimate than any other amount, an accrual is recorded for the minimum amount in the range. 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 is also subject to other legal, administrative and regulatory proceedings, claims, demands and investigations in the ordinary course of business or in connection with business mergers and acquisitions, including claims with respect to commercial, contracting and sales practices, product liability, intellectual property, employment, corporate and securities law, class action, whistleblower and other matters. From time to time, VMware also receives inquiries from and has discussions with government entities and stockholders on various matters. As of November 3, 2017 , amounts accrued relating to these other matters arising as part of the ordinary course of business were considered immaterial. 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.

Unearned Revenue

Unearned Revenue	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]
Unearned Revenue	Unearned Revenue Unearned revenue as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): Transition Period November 3, December 31, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 Unearned license revenue $ 503 $ 503 $ 484 Unearned software maintenance revenue 4,623 4,628 4,405 Unearned professional services revenue 521 493 451 Total unearned revenue $ 5,647 $ 5,624 $ 5,340 Unearned license revenue is generally recognized upon delivery of existing or future products or services, or is 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 VSOE of fair value cannot be established, revenue for the entire order is deferred until all product delivery obligations have been fulfilled. In the event the arrangement does not include professional services and 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, then unearned license revenue may also be recognized ratably. Unearned license revenue derived from commitments to future products that have not been delivered represents a significant portion of total unearned license revenue as of November 3, 2017 . Upon adoption of Topic 606, VMware expects total unearned revenue to decline as a result of transactions that include offers for future products, such as emerging products that are offered as part of VMware’s product promotions. Unearned software maintenance revenue is attributable to VMware’s maintenance contracts and is generally recognized ratably over the contract period. The weighted-average remaining term as of November 3, 2017 was approximately two years . Unearned professional services revenue results primarily from prepaid professional services, including training, and is generally recognized as the services are delivered. Unearned license and software maintenance revenue will fluctuate based upon a variety of factors including sales volume, the timing of both product promotion offers and delivery of the future products offered, and the amount of arrangements sold with ratable revenue recognition. Additionally, the amount of unearned revenue derived from transactions denominated in a foreign currency is affected by fluctuations in the foreign currencies in which VMware invoices. In connection with the disposition of vCloud Air, approximately $35 million of total unearned revenue, which included $18 million of unearned license revenue, was transferred to OVH during the second quarter of fiscal 2018. Refer to Note D for further information.

Stockholders' Equity

Stockholders' Equity	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stockholders' Equity	Stockholders’ Equity VMware Stock Repurchases During January 2017, VMware’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to $1,200 million of VMware’s Class A common stock through the end of fiscal 2018. During August 2017, VMware’s board of directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional $1,000 million of Class A common stock through August 31, 2018. The $1,000 million authorization is in addition to VMware’s ongoing $1,200 million stock repurchase program authorized in January 2017. As of November 3, 2017 , the cumulative authorized amount remaining for stock repurchases was $1,045 million . VMware purchases stock from time to time in open market transactions, subject to market conditions. 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, legal 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. From time to time, VMware also purchases stock in private transactions, such as those with Dell. All shares repurchased under VMware’s stock repurchase programs are retired. The following table summarizes stock repurchase activity, including shares purchased from Dell, during the periods presented (aggregate purchase price in millions, shares in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended November 3, September 30, November 3, September 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Aggregate purchase price (1)(2)(3) $ 855 $ 1,016 $ 1,280 $ 1,016 Class A common shares repurchased 7,771 13,999 12,598 13,999 Weighted-average price per share $ 110.00 $ 72.57 $ 101.59 $ 72.57 (1) The aggregate purchase price of repurchased shares is classified as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. (2) The aggregate purchase price of $855 million during the three months ended November 3, 2017 includes the purchase price associated with the delivery of 2.7 million shares under the August 23, 2017 purchase commitment with Dell. (3) The aggregate purchase price of $1,280 million during the nine months ended November 3, 2017 includes the purchase price associated with the final delivery of 1.4 million shares under the December 15, 2016 stock purchase agreement with Dell and 3.4 million and 2.7 million shares under the March 29, 2017 and August 23, 2017 purchase commitments pursuant to the 2017 Purchase Agreement with Dell, respectively. VMware did not repurchase any shares of its Class A common stock during the Transition Period . VMware Restricted Stock VMware’s restricted stock primarily consists of restricted stock unit (“RSU”) awards, which have been granted to employees. The value of an RSU grant is 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 VMware executives and employees. The PSU awards include performance conditions and, in certain cases, a time-based or market-based vesting component. Upon vesting, PSU awards 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 or market-based target designated by each award. If minimum performance thresholds are not achieved, then no shares are issued. The following table summarizes restricted stock activity since January 1, 2017 (units in thousands): Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Outstanding, January 1, 2017 20,866 $ 67.54 Vested (256 ) 77.07 Forfeited (159 ) 68.11 Outstanding, February 3, 2017 20,451 67.41 Granted 7,000 90.45 Vested (7,603 ) 67.39 Forfeited (1,471 ) 71.80 Outstanding, November 3, 2017 18,377 75.93 The total fair value of VMware restricted stock that vested during the nine months ended November 3, 2017 and the Transition Period was $764 million and $21 million , respectively. As of November 3, 2017 , restricted stock representing 18.4 million shares of VMware’s Class A common stock were outstanding, with an aggregate intrinsic value of $2,167 million based on VMware’s closing stock price as of November 3, 2017 . Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) The changes in components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during the periods presented were as follows (tables in millions): Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Total Balance, January 1, 2017 $ (8 ) $ (1 ) $ (9 ) Unrealized gains, net of tax provision of $1, $— and $1 2 3 5 Balance, February 3, 2017 $ (6 ) $ 2 $ (4 ) Unrealized gains, net of tax provision of $5, $—, and $5 9 3 12 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of income, net of tax benefit of $2, $— and $2 3 (2 ) 1 Other comprehensive income, net 12 1 13 Balance, November 3, 2017 $ 6 $ 3 $ 9 Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Total Balance, January 1, 2016 $ (7 ) $ (1 ) $ (8 ) Unrealized gains, net of tax provision of $12, $—, and $12 19 — 19 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of income, net of tax (provision) of ($3), $—, and ($3) 4 1 5 Balance, September 30, 2016 $ 16 $ — $ 16 Unrealized gains and losses on VMware’s available-for-sale securities are reclassified to investment income on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) in the period that such gains and losses are realized. The effective portion of gains or losses resulting from changes in the fair value of forward contracts designated as cash flow hedging instruments is reclassified to its related operating expense line item on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) in the same period that the underlying expenses are incurred. The amounts recorded to their related operating expense functional line items on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss) were not significant to the individual functional line items during the periods presented .

Segment Information

Segment Information	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Segment Information	Segment Information VMware operates in one reportable operating segment, thus all required financial segment information is included in the condensed consolidated financial statements. Operating segments are defined as components of an enterprise for 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. Revenue by geographic area during the periods presented was as follows (table in millions): Transition Period Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1 to November 3, September 30, November 3, September 30, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 United States $ 978 $ 916 $ 2,800 $ 2,587 $ 248 International 998 862 2,812 2,473 248 Total $ 1,976 $ 1,778 $ 5,612 $ 5,060 $ 496 Revenue by geographic area is based on the ship-to addresses of VMware’s customers. No individual country other than the United States accounted for 10% or more of revenue during the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 and September 30, 2016 and the Transition Period . Long-lived assets by geographic area, which primarily include property and equipment, net, as of the periods presented were as follows (table in millions): Transition Period November 3, December 31, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 United States $ 744 $ 784 $ 777 International 122 132 131 Total $ 866 $ 916 $ 908 No individual country other than the United States accounted for 10% or more of these assets as of November 3, 2017 , December 31, 2016 and February 3, 2017 .

Transition Period

Transition Period	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Transition Period Comparable Data [Abstract]
Transition Period	Transition Period Comparable Financial Information In conjunction with VMware’s change in fiscal year end, the Company had a Transition Period of 34 days that began on January 1, 2017 and ended on February 3, 2017. The most comparable prior-year period, the one month ended January 31, 2016, had a duration of 31 days . The following table presents certain financial information during the periods presented (table in millions, except per share amounts and shares in thousands): Transition Period Comparable Period January 1 to January 1 to February 3, January 31, 2017 2016 Total revenue $ 496 $ 470 Operating income (loss) (41 ) 22 Income tax provision (benefit) (26 ) 4 Net income (loss) (8 ) 22 Net income (loss) per weighted-average share, basic for Classes A and B $ (0.02 ) $ 0.05 Net income (loss) per weighted-average share, diluted for Classes A and B $ (0.02 ) $ 0.05 Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B 408,625 422,067 Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B (1) 408,625 423,092 (1) During the Transition Period, VMware incurred a net loss. As a result, all potentially dilutive securities were anti-dilutive and excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share. Income Taxes The Company’s net deferred tax assets were $462 million and $716 million as of December 31, 2016 and February 3, 2017 , respectively. The increase from December 31, 2016 to February 3, 2017 primarily resulted from higher deferred tax assets related to unearned revenue which were $324 million and $566 million as of December 31, 2016 and February 3, 2017 , respectively. The increase in deferred tax assets was a result of the Dell Acquisition and VMware’s new fiscal year calendar. VMware believes it is more-likely-than-not that the net deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2016 and February 3, 2017 will be realized in the foreseeable future, as VMware believes that it will generate sufficient taxable income in future years. VMware's ability to generate sufficient taxable income in future years in appropriate tax jurisdictions will determine the amount of net deferred tax asset balances to be realized in future periods.

Subsequent Event (Notes)

Subsequent Event (Notes)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event	Subsequent Event During November 2017, VMware entered into a definitive agreement to acquire VeloCloud Networks, Inc. (“VeloCloud”), a provider of cloud-delivered software-defined wide-area network (SD-WAN) technology for enterprises and service providers. The acquisition of VeloCloud will enable VMware to build on its network virtualization platform, VMware NSX, and to expand its networking portfolio. The cash payment upon the closing of the transaction is estimated to be approximately $470 million ; however, the determination of the purchase price is dependent upon various factors at the date of closing and cannot be reasonably estimated until such time. The transaction is expected to close during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2018 and is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions.

Overview and Basis of Present23

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Policies)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Change in Fiscal Year End	Change in Fiscal Year End Effective January 1, 2017 , VMware’s fiscal year changed from a fiscal year ending on December 31 of each calendar year to a fiscal year consisting of a 52- or 53-week period ending on the Friday nearest to January 31 of each year. The period that began on January 1, 2017 and ended on February 3, 2017 is reflected as a transition period (the “Transition Period”). VMware’s first full fiscal year 2018 under the revised fiscal calendar is a 52-week year that began on February 4, 2017 and will end on February 2, 2018 . The Company has included its unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for the Transition Period in this report on Form 10-Q. As permitted under SEC rules, prior-period financial statements have not been recast, as management believes (i) the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 are comparable to the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 and (ii) recasting prior-period results was not practicable or cost justified.
Accounting Principals and Unaudited Interim Financial Information	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 fiscal year 2018. 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 Form 10-K filed on February 24, 2017. Effective September 7, 2016, Dell Technologies Inc. (“Dell”) (formerly Denali Holding Inc.) acquired EMC Corporation (“EMC”), including EMC’s majority control of VMware (the “Dell Acquisition”). As a result of the Dell Acquisition, EMC became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dell and VMware became an indirectly held, majority-owned subsidiary of Dell. As of November 3, 2017 , Dell controlled 81.9% of VMware’s outstanding common stock and 97.6% of the combined voting power of VMware’s outstanding common stock, including 31 million shares of VMware’s Class A common stock and all of VMware’s Class B common stock. As VMware is a majority-owned and controlled subsidiary of Dell, its results of operations and financial position are consolidated with Dell’s financial statements. Transactions prior to the effective date of the Dell Acquisition represent transactions only with EMC and its consolidated subsidiaries. Management believes the assumptions underlying the condensed consolidated financial statements are reasonable. However, the amounts recorded for VMware’s intercompany transactions with Dell and its consolidated subsidiaries 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 products and services the Company receives from and provides to Dell.
Principles of Consolidation	Principles of Consolidation The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of VMware and its subsidiaries. All intercompany transactions and account balances between VMware and its subsidiaries have been eliminated in consolidation. Transactions with Dell and its consolidated 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.
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 revenue 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 Pronouncements	New Accounting Pronouncements Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers During May 2014, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606). In 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-08, ASU 2016-10 and ASU 2016-12, which provide interpretive clarifications on the guidance in Topic 606 (collectively, “Topic 606”). The updated revenue standard replaces all existing revenue recognition guidance under GAAP and establishes common principles for recognizing revenue for all industries. It also provides guidance on the accounting for costs to fulfill or obtain a customer contract. The core principle underlying the updated standard is the recognition of revenue based on consideration expected to be entitled from the transfer of goods or services to a customer. The updated standard is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and permits the use of either the full retrospective or cumulative effect transition method. VMware plans to adopt Topic 606 using the full retrospective transition method when it becomes effective for the Company in the first quarter of fiscal 2019. Currently, VMware defers all license revenue related to the sale of its perpetual licenses in the event certain revenue recognition criteria are not met. This would include transactions that offer undelivered future products including emerging products that are offered as part of product promotions where vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of fair value has not been established. However, under Topic 606, the Company would generally expect that substantially all license revenue related to the sale of its perpetual licenses will be recognized upon delivery, including arrangements that also include offers of future products, such as emerging products that are offered as part of product promotions. Topic 606 is also expected to impact the timing and recognition of costs to obtain contracts with customers, such as commissions. Under the updated standard, incremental costs to obtain contracts with customers are deferred and recognized over the expected period of benefit. As a result, VMware expects deferred commission costs recognized on the consolidated balance sheets to be material upon adoption. The Company is continuing to evaluate the effects that Topic 606 will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, and its preliminary assessments are subject to change. ASU No. 2016-02, Leases During February 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), which requires a lessee to recognize a lease liability for the obligation to make lease payments and a right-of-use asset for the right to use the underlying asset for the lease term. The updated standard also requires additional disclosure regarding leasing arrangements. It is effective for interim and annual periods beginning after December 15, 2018 and requires a modified retrospective adoption, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the effect that the updated standard will have on its consolidated financial statements and related disclosures, and expects that most of its lease commitments will be subject to the updated standard and recognized as lease liabilities and right-of-use assets upon adoption. ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes During October 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-16, Income Taxes: Intra-Entity Transfers of Assets Other Than Inventory (Topic 740), which requires entities to recognize at the transaction date the income tax consequences of intra-entity asset transfers. Previous guidance required the tax effects from intra-entity asset transfers to be deferred until that asset is sold to a third party or recovered through use. The updated standard is effective for annual and interim periods beginning after December 15, 2017 and requires a modified retrospective transition method. While the Company is continuing to assess the potential effects, the updated standard could have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements due to the changed treatment of the income tax consequences of business combinations and asset transfers with the Company’s international entities. ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation VMware adopted ASU No. 2016-09, Compensation–Stock Compensation (Topic 718), on a prospective basis, effective February 4, 2017. Prior periods have not been reclassified to conform to the fiscal 2018 presentation. Net excess tax benefits recognized in connection with stock-based awards are now included in the income tax provision on the condensed consolidated statements of income (loss). Net excess tax benefits recognized during the three and nine months ended November 3, 2017 were $32 million and $76 million , respectively. Prior to adopting the updated standard, such amounts were recognized in additional paid-in capital on the Company’s consolidated balance sheets. Additionally, all tax-related cash flows resulting from stock-based awards are reported as operating activities in the statements of cash flows. Prior to adopting the updated standard, excess tax benefits were reported as a cash inflow from financing activities in the statements of cash flows.

Related Parties (Tables)

Related Parties (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Related Party Transactions [Abstract]
Schedule of Related Party Transactions	Amounts due to and from related parties, net as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): Transition Period November 3, December 31, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 Due (to) related parties $ (84 ) $ (71 ) $ (85 ) Due from related parties 338 203 178 Due from related parties, net $ 254 $ 132 $ 93 Income tax related asset, net $ — $ 181 $ — Income tax due (to) related parties (17 ) — (21 ) Information about VMware’s costs from such arrangements during the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): Transition Period Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1 to November 3, September 30, November 3, September 30, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services $ 34 $ 24 $ 103 $ 58 $ 14 Dell subsidiary support and administrative costs 30 30 92 74 13 Information about VMware’s revenue and receipts, and unearned revenue from such arrangements, for the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): Revenue and Receipts Unearned Revenue Transition Period As of Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1 to Transition Period November 3, September 30, November 3, September 30, February 3, November 3, December 31, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 2017 2016 2017 Reseller revenue $ 294 $ 98 $ 799 $ 261 $ 44 $ 911 $ 637 $ 616 Internal-use revenue 16 5 25 24 7 19 15 18 Professional services revenue 27 28 82 79 3 — — — Agency fee revenue — 1 1 3 — — — — Reimbursement for services to Pivotal — — — 1 — n/a n/a n/a VMware has made payments to Dell pursuant to a tax sharing agreement. The following table summarizes the payments made during the periods presented (table in millions): Transition Period Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1 to November 3, September 30, November 3, September 30, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 Payments from VMware to Dell $ — $ 54 $ 12 $ 148 $ —

Business Combinations, Defini25

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets	As of the periods presented , definite-lived intangible assets consisted of the following (amounts in tables in millions): November 3, 2017 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.5 $ 663 $ (438 ) $ 225 Leasehold interest 34.9 149 (27 ) 122 Customer relationships and customer lists 8.2 135 (75 ) 60 Trademarks and tradenames 8.5 63 (29 ) 34 Other 5.7 5 (3 ) 2 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 1,015 $ (572 ) $ 443 December 31, 2016 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.6 $ 641 $ (358 ) $ 283 Leasehold interest 34.9 149 (24 ) 125 Customer relationships and customer lists 8.3 132 (62 ) 70 Trademarks and tradenames 8.7 61 (23 ) 38 Other 5.7 4 (3 ) 1 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 987 $ (470 ) $ 517 Transition Period February 3, 2017 Weighted-Average Useful Lives Gross Carrying Amount Accumulated Amortization Net Book Value Purchased technology 6.5 $ 641 $ (366 ) $ 275 Leasehold interest 34.9 149 (24 ) 125 Customer relationships and customer lists 8.3 132 (64 ) 68 Trademarks and tradenames 8.7 61 (23 ) 38 Other 5.7 4 (3 ) 1 Total definite-lived intangible assets $ 987 $ (480 ) $ 507
Schedule of Estimated Annual Amortization Expense	Based on intangible assets recorded as of November 3, 2017 and assuming no subsequent additions, dispositions or impairment of underlying assets, the remaining estimated annual amortization expense over the next five fiscal years and thereafter is expected to be as follows (table in millions): Remainder of 2018 $ 34 2019 124 2020 100 2021 46 2022 31 Thereafter 108 Total $ 443
Schedule of Goodwill	The following table summarizes the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the nine months ended November 3, 2017 (table in millions): Balance, February 3, 2017 $ 4,032 Increase in goodwill related to business combinations 239 Balance, November 3, 2017 $ 4,271

Realignment and Loss on Dispo26

Realignment and Loss on Disposition (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Summary of Accrued Realignment Charges	The following table summarizes the activity for the accrued realignment expenses for the period presented (table in millions): Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Balance as of January 1, 2016 Realignment Utilization Balance as of September 30, 2016 Severance-related costs $ 3 $ 49 $ (51 ) $ 1 Costs to exit facilities — 3 (1 ) 2 Total $ 3 $ 52 $ (52 ) $ 3

Net Income (Loss) per Share (Ta

Net Income (Loss) per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
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 (loss) per share during the periods presented (table in millions, except per share amounts and shares in thousands): Transition Period Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1 to November 3, September 30, November 3, September 30, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 Net income (loss) $ 443 $ 319 $ 1,009 $ 745 $ (8 ) Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B 406,733 421,704 407,856 423,341 408,625 Effect of other dilutive securities 6,280 3,304 6,101 2,510 — Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B 413,013 425,008 413,957 425,851 408,625 Net income (loss) per weighted-average share, basic for Classes A and B $ 1.09 $ 0.76 $ 2.47 $ 1.76 $ (0.02 ) Net income (loss) per weighted-average share, diluted for Classes A and B (1) $ 1.07 $ 0.75 $ 2.44 $ 1.75 $ (0.02 ) (1) During the Transition Period, VMware incurred a net loss. As a result, all potentially dilutive securities were anti-dilutive and excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share.
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 (loss) per share calculations during the periods presented , because their effect would have been anti-dilutive (shares in thousands): Transition Period Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1 to November 3, September 30, November 3, September 30, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 Anti-dilutive securities: Employee stock options — 1,655 585 2,027 2,353 Restricted stock units — 3,632 109 2,416 3,259 Total — 5,287 694 4,443 5,612

Cash, Cash Equivalents and In28

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]
Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments	Cash, cash equivalents and investments as of the periods presented consisted of the following (tables in millions): November 3, 2017 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 415 $ — $ — $ 415 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 5,503 $ — $ — $ 5,503 U.S. Government and agency obligations 5 — — 5 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 89 — — 89 Total cash equivalents $ 5,597 $ — $ — $ 5,597 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 1,000 $ — $ (4 ) $ 996 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 4,347 5 (8 ) 4,344 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations 95 — — 95 Mortgage-backed securities 134 — (1 ) 133 Marketable available-for-sale equity securities 15 17 — 32 Total short-term investments $ 5,591 $ 22 $ (13 ) $ 5,600 December 31, 2016 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 512 $ — $ — $ 512 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,235 $ — $ — $ 2,235 Time deposits 26 — — 26 Municipal obligations 17 — — 17 Total cash equivalents $ 2,278 $ — $ — $ 2,278 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 734 $ — $ (3 ) $ 731 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 3,885 2 (18 ) 3,869 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations 32 — — 32 Municipal obligations 365 — — 365 Asset-backed securities 4 — — 4 Mortgage-backed securities 196 — (2 ) 194 Total short-term investments $ 5,216 $ 2 $ (23 ) $ 5,195 Other assets: Marketable available-for-sale equity securities $ 15 $ 7 $ — $ 22 Transition Period February 3, 2017 Cost or Amortized Cost Unrealized Gains Unrealized Losses Aggregate Fair Value Cash $ 720 $ — $ — $ 720 Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,471 $ — $ — $ 2,471 Time deposits 26 — — 26 Municipal obligations 3 — — 3 Total cash equivalents $ 2,500 $ — $ — $ 2,500 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 733 $ — $ (3 ) $ 730 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities 3,884 3 (16 ) 3,871 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations 32 — — 32 Municipal obligations 350 — — 350 Asset-backed securities 4 — — 4 Mortgage-backed securities 188 — (2 ) 186 Total short-term investments $ 5,191 $ 3 $ (21 ) $ 5,173 Other assets: Marketable available-for-sale equity securities $ 15 $ 7 $ — $ 22
Unrealized Losses on Cash Equivalents and Available-For-Sale Investments	Unrealized losses on cash equivalents and available-for-sale investments, which have been in a net loss position for less than twelve months as of the periods presented, were classified by sector as follows (table in millions): Transition Period November 3, 2017 December 31, 2016 February 3, 2017 Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses Fair Value Unrealized Losses U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities $ 2,236 $ (5 ) $ 2,595 $ (18 ) $ 2,287 $ (16 )
Contractual Maturities	The contractual maturities of fixed income securities included in short-term investments on the condensed consolidated balance sheets and held as of November 3, 2017 , consisted of the following (table in millions): Amortized Cost Basis Aggregate Fair Value Due within one year $ 1,978 $ 1,976 Due after 1 year through 5 years 3,406 3,400 Due after 5 years through 10 years 98 98 Due after 10 years 94 94 Total fixed income securities $ 5,576 $ 5,568

Debt (Tables)

Debt (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Carrying Value of Senior Notes	The carrying value of the Senior Notes as of November 3, 2017 was as follows (amounts in millions): November 3, Effective Interest Rate 2017 Long-term debt: 2.30% Senior Note Due August 21, 2020 $ 1,250 2.56% 2.95% Senior Note Due August 21, 2022 1,500 3.17% 3.90% Senior Note Due August 21, 2027 1,250 4.05% Total principal amount 4,000 Less: unamortized discount (9 ) Less: unamortized debt issuance costs (29 ) Net carrying amount $ 3,962

Fair Value Measurements (Tables

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value Hierarchy	The following tables set forth the fair value hierarchy of VMware’s cash equivalents, short-term investments and derivatives that were required to be measured at fair value as of the periods presented (tables in millions): November 3, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 5,503 $ — $ 5,503 U.S. Government and agency obligations 5 — 5 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 89 89 Total cash equivalents $ 5,508 $ 89 $ 5,597 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 728 $ 268 $ 996 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 4,344 4,344 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations — 95 95 Mortgage-backed securities — 133 133 Marketable available-for-sale equity securities 32 — 32 Total short-term investments $ 760 $ 4,840 $ 5,600 Other current assets: Forward contracts $ — $ 5 $ 5 December 31, 2016 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,235 $ — $ 2,235 Time deposits — 26 26 Municipal obligations — 17 17 Total cash equivalents $ 2,235 $ 43 $ 2,278 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 441 $ 290 $ 731 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 3,869 3,869 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations — 32 32 Municipal obligations — 365 365 Asset-backed securities — 4 4 Mortgage-backed securities — 194 194 Total short-term investments $ 441 $ 4,754 $ 5,195 Other current assets: Derivative due to stock purchase with Dell $ — $ 8 $ 8 Other assets: Marketable available-for-sale equity securities $ 22 $ — $ 22 Transition Period February 3, 2017 Level 1 Level 2 Total Cash equivalents: Money-market funds $ 2,471 $ — $ 2,471 Time deposits — 26 26 Municipal obligations — 3 3 Total cash equivalents $ 2,471 $ 29 $ 2,500 Short-term investments: U.S. Government and agency obligations $ 445 $ 285 $ 730 U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities — 3,871 3,871 Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations — 32 32 Municipal obligations — 350 350 Asset-backed securities — 4 4 Mortgage-backed securities — 186 186 Total short-term investments $ 445 $ 4,728 $ 5,173 Other current assets: Derivative due to stock purchase with Dell $ — $ 9 $ 9 Other assets: Marketable available-for-sale equity securities $ 22 $ — $ 22

Unearned Revenue (Tables)

Unearned Revenue (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Deferred Revenue Disclosure [Abstract]
Summary of Unearned Revenue	Unearned revenue as of the periods presented consisted of the following (table in millions): Transition Period November 3, December 31, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 Unearned license revenue $ 503 $ 503 $ 484 Unearned software maintenance revenue 4,623 4,628 4,405 Unearned professional services revenue 521 493 451 Total unearned revenue $ 5,647 $ 5,624 $ 5,340

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)

Stockholders' Equity (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Stockholders' Equity Note [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Activity	The following table summarizes stock repurchase activity, including shares purchased from Dell, during the periods presented (aggregate purchase price in millions, shares in thousands): Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended November 3, September 30, November 3, September 30, 2017 2016 2017 2016 Aggregate purchase price (1)(2)(3) $ 855 $ 1,016 $ 1,280 $ 1,016 Class A common shares repurchased 7,771 13,999 12,598 13,999 Weighted-average price per share $ 110.00 $ 72.57 $ 101.59 $ 72.57 (1) The aggregate purchase price of repurchased shares is classified as a reduction to additional paid-in capital. (2) The aggregate purchase price of $855 million during the three months ended November 3, 2017 includes the purchase price associated with the delivery of 2.7 million shares under the August 23, 2017 purchase commitment with Dell. (3) The aggregate purchase price of $1,280 million during the nine months ended November 3, 2017 includes the purchase price associated with the final delivery of 1.4 million shares under the December 15, 2016 stock purchase agreement with Dell and 3.4 million and 2.7 million shares under the March 29, 2017 and August 23, 2017 purchase commitments pursuant to the 2017 Purchase Agreement with Dell, respectively.
Summary of Restricted Stock Activity	The following table summarizes restricted stock activity since January 1, 2017 (units in thousands): Number of Units Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value (per unit) Outstanding, January 1, 2017 20,866 $ 67.54 Vested (256 ) 77.07 Forfeited (159 ) 68.11 Outstanding, February 3, 2017 20,451 67.41 Granted 7,000 90.45 Vested (7,603 ) 67.39 Forfeited (1,471 ) 71.80 Outstanding, November 3, 2017 18,377 75.93
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	The changes in components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) during the periods presented were as follows (tables in millions): Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Total Balance, January 1, 2017 $ (8 ) $ (1 ) $ (9 ) Unrealized gains, net of tax provision of $1, $— and $1 2 3 5 Balance, February 3, 2017 $ (6 ) $ 2 $ (4 ) Unrealized gains, net of tax provision of $5, $—, and $5 9 3 12 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of income, net of tax benefit of $2, $— and $2 3 (2 ) 1 Other comprehensive income, net 12 1 13 Balance, November 3, 2017 $ 6 $ 3 $ 9 Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Total Balance, January 1, 2016 $ (7 ) $ (1 ) $ (8 ) Unrealized gains, net of tax provision of $12, $—, and $12 19 — 19 Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of income, net of tax (provision) of ($3), $—, and ($3) 4 1 5 Balance, September 30, 2016 $ 16 $ — $ 16

Segment Information (Tables)

Segment Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Revenue by Geographic Area	Revenue by geographic area during the periods presented was as follows (table in millions): Transition Period Three Months Ended Nine Months Ended January 1 to November 3, September 30, November 3, September 30, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 2016 2017 United States $ 978 $ 916 $ 2,800 $ 2,587 $ 248 International 998 862 2,812 2,473 248 Total $ 1,976 $ 1,778 $ 5,612 $ 5,060 $ 496
Schedule of Long-Lived Assets by Geographic Area	Long-lived assets by geographic area, which primarily include property and equipment, net, as of the periods presented were as follows (table in millions): Transition Period November 3, December 31, February 3, 2017 2016 2017 United States $ 744 $ 784 $ 777 International 122 132 131 Total $ 866 $ 916 $ 908

Transition Period (Tables)

Transition Period (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017
Transition Period Comparable Data [Abstract]
Transition Period Comparable Data	The following table presents certain financial information during the periods presented (table in millions, except per share amounts and shares in thousands): Transition Period Comparable Period January 1 to January 1 to February 3, January 31, 2017 2016 Total revenue $ 496 $ 470 Operating income (loss) (41 ) 22 Income tax provision (benefit) (26 ) 4 Net income (loss) (8 ) 22 Net income (loss) per weighted-average share, basic for Classes A and B $ (0.02 ) $ 0.05 Net income (loss) per weighted-average share, diluted for Classes A and B $ (0.02 ) $ 0.05 Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B 408,625 422,067 Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B (1) 408,625 423,092 (1) During the Transition Period, VMware incurred a net loss. As a result, all potentially dilutive securities were anti-dilutive and excluded from the computation of diluted net loss per share.

Overview and Basis of Present35

Overview and Basis of Presentation (Basis of Presentation) (Details) - VMware - Dell shares in Millions	Nov. 03, 2017shares
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Outstanding ownership percentage of VMware controlled by Dell	81.90%
Combined voting power of outstanding stock	97.60%
Class A Common Stock
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
VMware's outstanding common stock controlled by Dell (shares)	31

Overview and Basis of Present36

Overview and Basis of Presentation (New Accounting Pronouncements) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Net excess tax benefits recognized	$ 32	$ 76

Related Parties (Schedule of Re

Related Parties (Schedule of Related Party Transactions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended			9 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Aug. 04, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Unearned Revenue	$ 5,340	$ 5,647			$ 5,647		$ 5,624
Dell | Reseller revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts	44	294		$ 98	799	$ 261
Unearned Revenue	616	911			911		637
Dell | Internal-use revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts	7	16		5	25	24
Unearned Revenue	18	19			19		15
Dell | Professional services revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts	3	27		28	82	79
Unearned Revenue	0	0			0		0
Dell | Agency fee revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts	0	0		1	1	3
Unearned Revenue	0	0			0		$ 0
Dell | Reimbursement for services to Pivotal
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Revenue and Receipts	0	0		0	0	1
Dell | Purchases and leases of products and purchases of services
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party costs	14	34		24	103	58
Dell | Dell subsidiary support and administrative costs
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party costs	$ 13	$ 30		$ 30	$ 92	$ 74
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions | Dell | Acquisition of Related Party Ownership Interest
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments to Dell for equity interest held			$ 20

Related Parties (Dell Financial

Related Parties (Dell Financial Services) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017
Dell | Financial Services
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Financing fees	$ 6	$ 15

Related Parties (Tax Sharing Ag

Related Parties (Tax Sharing Agreement with Dell) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments from VMware to Dell	$ 3			$ 87	$ 212
Dell | Tax sharing agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Payments from VMware to Dell	$ 0	$ 0	$ 54	12	148
Increase (decrease) to stockholders' equity from tax sharing agreement (up to)		$ 14		$ 16	$ 13

Related Parties (Due To_From Re

Related Parties (Due To/From Related Parties, Net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due from related parties, net cash settlement period		60 days
Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Due (to) related parties	$ (85)	$ (84)	$ (84)	$ (71)
Due from related parties	178	338	338	203
Due from related parties, net	93	254	254	132
Income tax related asset, net	0	$ 0	0	181
Income tax due (to) related parties	$ (21)		$ (17)	$ 0

Related Parties (Stock Purchase

Related Parties (Stock Purchase Arrangements with Dell) (Details) - Class A Common Stock - USD ($)	May 10, 2017	Feb. 15, 2017	Feb. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	May 05, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Aug. 23, 2017	Mar. 29, 2017	Dec. 15, 2016
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Stock purchased and retired during period, value					$ 855,000,000		$ 1,016,000,000	$ 1,280,000,000	$ 1,016,000,000
Stock purchased and retired during period (shares)			0		7,771,000		13,999,000	12,598,000	13,999,000
Stock Repurchase Agreement August 2017 | Dell | Stock purchase agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Authorized purchase amount under stock purchase program										$ 300,000,000
Stock purchased and retired during period, value					$ 300,000,000
Stock purchased and retired during period (shares)					2,700,000			2,700,000
Stock Repurchase Agreement March 2017 | Dell | Stock purchase agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Authorized purchase amount under stock purchase program											$ 300,000,000
Stock purchased and retired during period, value						$ 300,000,000
Stock purchased and retired during period (shares)	700,000					2,700,000		3,400,000
Stock repurchased and retired during period, expected percentage of shares						80.00%
Stock Repurchase Agreement December 2016 | Dell | Stock purchase agreement
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Authorized purchase amount under stock purchase program												$ 500,000,000
Stock purchased and retired during period, value		$ 500,000,000		$ 375,000,000
Stock purchased and retired during period (shares)		6,200,000		4,800,000				1,400,000

Related Parties (Note Payable t

Related Parties (Note Payable to Dell) (Details) - USD ($)	Aug. 21, 2017	Feb. 03, 2017	Feb. 02, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Jan. 21, 2014
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Repayment of related party notes payable		$ 0				$ 1,225,000,000	$ 0
Gain on extinguishment of debt		$ 0				6,000,000	0
Interest expense on notes payable to Dell			$ 2,000,000	$ 2,000,000	$ 7,000,000	$ 15,000,000	$ 20,000,000
Dell Notes Due May 2018, May 2020, and December 2022 | Notes payable | Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount								$ 1,500,000,000
Interest rate								1.75%
Dell Notes Due May 2018 And May 2020 | Notes payable | Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Repayment of related party notes payable	$ 1,230,000,000
Note, May 2018 | Notes payable | Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount								$ 680,000,000
Note, May 2020 | Notes payable | Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount								550,000,000
Gain on extinguishment of debt				$ 6,000,000
Note, December 2022 | Notes payable | Dell
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Principal amount								$ 270,000,000

Business Combinations, Defini43

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Business Combinations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Aug. 04, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill related to business combinations		$ 239
Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business combinations, net of cash acquired	$ 238
Cash acquired	35
Intangible assets acquired in business combination	36
Goodwill related to business combinations	238
Gain on remeasurement of ownership interest	34
Fair value of ownership interest	49
Tax benefit not expected to be taxable as a result of the gain on acquisition	13
Acquisition of Related Party Ownership Interest | Dell | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Payments to Dell for equity interest held	20
Equity Attributed to Post Combination Services | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Unvested equity to be expensed over the remaining requisite service periods	$ 37
Purchased technology | Series of Individually Immaterial Business Acquisitions
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Acquired intangible assets estimated useful life	5 years

Business Combinations, Defini44

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Intangible Assets Detail) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended		12 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 987	$ 1,015		$ 1,015		$ 987
Accumulated Amortization	(480)	(572)		(572)		(470)
Net Book Value	507	443		443		517
Amortization expense	10	34	$ 33	100	$ 99
Purchased technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	641	663		663		641
Accumulated Amortization	(366)	(438)		(438)		(358)
Net Book Value	275	225		225		283
Leasehold interest
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	149	149		149		149
Accumulated Amortization	(24)	(27)		(27)		(24)
Net Book Value	125	122		122		125
Customer relationships and customer lists
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	132	135		135		132
Accumulated Amortization	(64)	(75)		(75)		(62)
Net Book Value	68	60		60		70
Trademarks and tradenames
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	61	63		63		61
Accumulated Amortization	(23)	(29)		(29)		(23)
Net Book Value	38	34		34		38
Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	4	5		5		4
Accumulated Amortization	(3)	(3)		(3)		(3)
Net Book Value	$ 1	$ 2		$ 2		$ 1
Weighted Average | Purchased technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)	6 years 6 months			6 years 6 months		6 years 7 months 6 days
Weighted Average | 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		34 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average | Customer relationships and customer lists
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)	8 years 3 months 18 days			8 years 2 months 12 days		8 years 3 months 18 days
Weighted Average | Trademarks and tradenames
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)	8 years 8 months 12 days			8 years 6 months		8 years 8 months 12 days
Weighted Average | Other
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted-Average Useful Lives (in years)	5 years 8 months 12 days			5 years 8 months 12 days		5 years 8 months 12 days

Business Combinations, Defini45

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Amortization of Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 03, 2017	Feb. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Remainder of 2018	$ 34
2,019	124
2,020	100
2,021	46
2,022	31
Thereafter	108
Net Book Value	$ 443	$ 507	$ 517

Business Combinations, Defini46

Business Combinations, Definite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net and Goodwill (Goodwill) (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Nov. 03, 2017USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Beginning of period	$ 4,032
Increase in goodwill related to business combinations	239
End of period	$ 4,271

Realignment and Loss on Dispo47

Realignment and Loss on Disposition (Disposition of VMware vCloud Air Business) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Aug. 04, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on disposition	$ 0			$ 80	$ 0
VMware vCloud Air | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Loss on disposition		$ 2		$ 88
Transaction services period			18 months
Tax benefit as a result of loss on disposition			$ 12
Fair value of liabilities sold, unearned revenue			35
Unearned license revenue | VMware vCloud Air | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Fair value of liabilities sold, unearned revenue			$ 18

Realignment and Loss on Dispo48

Realignment and Loss on Disposition (Realignment) (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)position
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Number of positions eliminated | position	800
Realignment	$ 52
Severance-related costs
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Realignment	49
Costs to exit facilities
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Realignment	$ 3

Realignment and Loss on Dispo49

Realignment and Loss on Disposition (Schedule of Restructuring Reserve) (Details) $ in Millions	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning of Period	$ 3
Realignment	52
Utilization	(52)
Restructuring Reserve, End of Period	3
Severance-related costs
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning of Period	3
Realignment	49
Utilization	(51)
Restructuring Reserve, End of Period	1
Costs to exit facilities
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve, Beginning of Period	0
Realignment	3
Utilization	(1)
Restructuring Reserve, End of Period	$ 2

Net Income (Loss) per Share (Co

Net Income (Loss) per Share (Computations Of Basic And Diluted Net Income Per Share) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Net income (loss)	$ (8)	$ 22	$ 443	$ 319	$ 1,009	$ 745
Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B (shares)	408,625	422,067	406,733	421,704	407,856	423,341
Effect of dilutive securities (shares)	0		6,280	3,304	6,101	2,510
Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B (shares)	408,625	423,092	413,013	425,008	413,957	425,851
Net income (loss) per weighted-average share, basic for Classes A and B (USD per share)	$ (0.02)	$ 0.05	$ 1.09	$ 0.76	$ 2.47	$ 1.76
Net income (loss) per weighted-average share, diluted for Classes A and B (USD per share)	$ (0.02)	$ 0.05	$ 1.07	$ 0.75	$ 2.44	$ 1.75

Net Income (Loss) per Share (An

Net Income (Loss) per Share (Anti-Dilutive Shares Excluded From Net Income) (Details) - shares	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities, amount (shares)		0
Class A Common Stock
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities, amount (shares)	5,612,000	0	5,287,000	694,000	4,443,000
Class A Common Stock | Employee stock options
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities, amount (shares)	2,353,000	0	1,655,000	585,000	2,027,000
Class A Common Stock | Restricted stock units
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Anti-dilutive securities, amount (shares)	3,259,000	0	3,632,000	109,000	2,416,000

Cash, Cash Equivalents and In52

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 03, 2017	Feb. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, cost or amortized cost	$ 6,012	$ 3,220	$ 2,790	$ 2,654	$ 2,493
Short Term Investments
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets, cost or amortized cost	5,591	5,191	5,216
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized gains	22	3	2
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized losses	(13)	(21)	(23)
Short-term investments and other assets, aggregate fair value	5,600	5,173	5,195
U.S. Government and agency obligations | Short Term Investments
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets, cost or amortized cost	1,000	733	734
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized gains	0	0	0
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized losses	(4)	(3)	(3)
Short-term investments and other assets, aggregate fair value	996	730	731
U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Short Term Investments
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets, cost or amortized cost	4,347	3,884	3,885
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized gains	5	3	2
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized losses	(8)	(16)	(18)
Short-term investments and other assets, aggregate fair value	4,344	3,871	3,869
Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations | Short Term Investments
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets, cost or amortized cost	95	32	32
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized gains	0	0	0
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized losses	0	0	0
Short-term investments and other assets, aggregate fair value	95	32	32
Municipal obligations | Short Term Investments
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets, cost or amortized cost		350	365
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized gains		0	0
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized losses		0	0
Short-term investments and other assets, aggregate fair value		350	365
Asset-backed securities | Short Term Investments
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets, cost or amortized cost		4	4
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized gains		0	0
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized losses		0	0
Short-term investments and other assets, aggregate fair value		4	4
Mortgage-backed securities | Short Term Investments
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets, cost or amortized cost	134	188	196
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized gains	0	0	0
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized losses	(1)	(2)	(2)
Short-term investments and other assets, aggregate fair value	133	186	194
Marketable available-for-sale equity securities | Short Term Investments
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets, cost or amortized cost	15
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized gains	17
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized losses	0
Short-term investments and other assets, aggregate fair value	32
Marketable available-for-sale equity securities | Other Assets
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets, cost or amortized cost		15	15
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized gains		7	7
Short-term investments and other assets, unrealized losses		0	0
Short-term investments and other assets, aggregate fair value		22	22
Cash | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, cost or amortized cost	415	720	512
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized gains	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized losses	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, aggregate fair value	415	720	512
Total cash equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, cost or amortized cost	5,597	2,500	2,278
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized gains	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized losses	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, aggregate fair value	5,597	2,500	2,278
Money-market funds | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, cost or amortized cost	5,503	2,471	2,235
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized gains	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized losses	0	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, aggregate fair value	5,503	2,471	2,235
U.S. Government and agency obligations | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, cost or amortized cost	5
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized gains	0
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized losses	0
Cash and cash equivalents, aggregate fair value	5
U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, cost or amortized cost	89
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized gains	0
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized losses	0
Cash and cash equivalents, aggregate fair value	$ 89
Time deposits | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, cost or amortized cost		26	26
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized gains		0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized losses		0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, aggregate fair value		26	26
Municipal obligations | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Cash and cash equivalents, cost or amortized cost		3	17
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized gains		0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, unrealized losses		0	0
Cash and cash equivalents, aggregate fair value		$ 3	$ 17

Cash, Cash Equivalents and In53

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Unrealized Losses On Cash Equivalents and Investments) (Details) - U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 03, 2017	Feb. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Schedule of Investments [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 2,236	$ 2,287	$ 2,595
Unrealized Losses	$ (5)	$ (16)	$ (18)

Cash, Cash Equivalents and In54

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Investments (Contractual Maturities) (Details) $ in Millions	Nov. 03, 2017USD ($)
Amortized Cost Basis
Due within one year	$ 1,978
Due after 1 year through 5 years	3,406
Due after 5 years through 10 years	98
Due after 10 years	94
Total fixed income securities, amortized cost basis	5,576
Aggregate Fair Value
Due within one year	1,976
Due after 1 year through 5 years	3,400
Due after 5 years through 10 years	98
Due after 10 years	94
Total fixed income securities, aggregate fair value	$ 5,568

Debt (Narrative) (Details)

Debt (Narrative) (Details)	Sep. 12, 2017USD ($)extension	Aug. 21, 2017USD ($)	Feb. 03, 2017USD ($)	Nov. 03, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Nov. 03, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2016USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Interest expense			$ 2,000,000	$ 28,000,000	$ 7,000,000	$ 41,000,000	$ 20,000,000
Long-term debt			$ 0	3,962,000,000		3,962,000,000		$ 0
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Proceeds form debt issuance		$ 3,961,000,000
Debt discount		(9,000,000)		(9,000,000)		(9,000,000)
Debt issuance costs		$ (30,000,000)		(29,000,000)		(29,000,000)
Interest expense				26,000,000		$ 26,000,000
Repurchase price as percent of principal						101.00%
Long-term debt				3,962,000,000		$ 3,962,000,000
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity	$ 1,000,000,000
Line of credit term	5 years
Number of line of credit term extensions | extension	2
Line of credit term extension duration	1 year
Long-term debt				$ 0		$ 0

Debt (Carrying Value of Senior

Debt (Carrying Value of Senior Notes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 03, 2017	Aug. 21, 2017	Feb. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Net carrying amount	$ 3,962		$ 0	$ 0
Senior Notes
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	4,000
Less: unamortized discount	(9)	$ (9)
Less: unamortized debt issuance costs	(29)	$ (30)
Net carrying amount	3,962
Senior Notes | 2.30% Senior Note Due August 21, 2020
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,250
Effective Interest Rate	2.56%
Interest rate	2.30%
Senior Notes | 2.95% Senior Note Due August 21, 2022
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,500
Effective Interest Rate	3.17%
Interest rate	2.95%
Senior Notes | 3.90% Senior Note Due August 21, 2027
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Long-term debt	$ 1,250
Effective Interest Rate	4.05%
Interest rate	3.90%

Fair Value Measurements (Fair V

Fair Value Measurements (Fair Value Hierarchy) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 03, 2017	Feb. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Deferred compensation plan assets	$ 57	$ 36	$ 35
Deferred compensation plan liabilities	57	36	35
Level 2 | Notes payable | Dell
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	255	1,492	1,489
Level 2 | Senior Notes
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair value of debt	4,008
Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	5,600	5,173	5,195
U.S. Government and agency obligations | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	996	730	731
U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	4,344	3,871	3,869
Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	95	32	32
Municipal obligations | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets		350	365
Asset-backed securities | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets		4	4
Mortgage-backed securities | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	133	186	194
Marketable available-for-sale equity securities | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	32
Marketable available-for-sale equity securities | Other Assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets		22	22
Total cash equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	5,597	2,500	2,278
Money-market funds | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	5,503	2,471	2,235
U.S. Government and agency obligations | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	5
U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	89
Time deposits | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		26	26
Municipal obligations | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		3	17
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	5,600	5,173	5,195
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Short Term Investments | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	760	445	441
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Short Term Investments | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	4,840	4,728	4,754
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Other Current Assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative due to stock purchase with Dell		9	8
Forward contracts	5
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Other Current Assets | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative due to stock purchase with Dell		0	0
Forward contracts	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Other Current Assets | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Derivative due to stock purchase with Dell		9	8
Forward contracts	5
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Government and agency obligations | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	996	730	731
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Government and agency obligations | Short Term Investments | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	728	445	441
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Government and agency obligations | Short Term Investments | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	268	285	290
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	4,344	3,871	3,869
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Short Term Investments | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	0	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Short Term Investments | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	4,344	3,871	3,869
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	95	32	32
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations | Short Term Investments | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	0	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Foreign governments and multi-national agency obligations | Short Term Investments | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	95	32	32
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipal obligations | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets		350	365
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipal obligations | Short Term Investments | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipal obligations | Short Term Investments | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets		350	365
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed securities | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets		4	4
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed securities | Short Term Investments | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Asset-backed securities | Short Term Investments | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets		4	4
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage-backed securities | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	133	186	194
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage-backed securities | Short Term Investments | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	0	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Mortgage-backed securities | Short Term Investments | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	133	186	194
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Marketable available-for-sale equity securities | Short Term Investments
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	32
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Marketable available-for-sale equity securities | Short Term Investments | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	32
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Marketable available-for-sale equity securities | Short Term Investments | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Marketable available-for-sale equity securities | Other Assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets		22	22
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Marketable available-for-sale equity securities | Other Assets | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets		22	22
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Marketable available-for-sale equity securities | Other Assets | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Short-term investments and other assets		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Total cash equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	5,597	2,500	2,278
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Total cash equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	5,508	2,471	2,235
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Total cash equivalents | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	89	29	43
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Money-market funds | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	5,503	2,471	2,235
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Money-market funds | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	5,503	2,471	2,235
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Money-market funds | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0	0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Government and agency obligations | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	5
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Government and agency obligations | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	5
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. Government and agency obligations | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	89
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | U.S. and foreign corporate debt securities | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents	$ 89
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Time deposits | Cash and Cash Equivalents
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		26	26
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Time deposits | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Time deposits | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		26	26
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipal obligations
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		3	17
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipal obligations | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 1
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		0	0
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring | Municipal obligations | Cash and Cash Equivalents | Level 2
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Cash equivalents		$ 3	$ 17

Fair Value Measurements (Assets

Fair Value Measurements (Assets Measured and Recorded at Fair Value on a Non-Recurring Basis) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Impairment of strategic investments	$ 0		$ 5	$ 12
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Impairment of strategic investments		$ 7		$ 12
Fair Value, Measurements, Nonrecurring | Other Assets
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Strategic investments	$ 139		$ 148		$ 139

Derivatives and Hedging Activ59

Derivatives and Hedging Activities (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Dec. 31, 2016
Derivative [Line Items]
Net gain (loss) on forward contracts and underlying foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities		$ (6)	$ 8
Foreign Exchange Forward
Derivative [Line Items]
Gain (loss) on forward contracts not designated as hedging instruments	$ (18)		$ (33)	$ (12)
Foreign Exchange Forward | Not Designated As Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward contract maturity			1 month
Notional amount	834	722	$ 722		$ 875
Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Forward | Designated As Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Notional amount	$ 250	$ 67	$ 67		$ 22
Maximum | Cash Flow Hedging | Foreign Exchange Forward | Designated As Hedging Instrument
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward contract maturity			12 months

Unearned Revenue (Summary of Un

Unearned Revenue (Summary of Unearned Revenue) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 03, 2017	Feb. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Unearned Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Unearned revenue	$ 5,647	$ 5,340	$ 5,624
Unearned license revenue
Unearned Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Unearned revenue	503	484	503
Unearned software maintenance revenue
Unearned Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Unearned revenue	4,623	4,405	4,628
Unearned professional services revenue
Unearned Revenue Arrangement [Line Items]
Unearned revenue	$ 521	$ 451	$ 493

Unearned Revenue (Narrative) (D

Unearned Revenue (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 03, 2017	Aug. 04, 2017
VMware vCloud Air | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Fair value of liabilities sold, unearned revenue		$ 35
Unearned license revenue | VMware vCloud Air | Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Fair value of liabilities sold, unearned revenue		$ 18
Weighted Average | Unearned software maintenance revenue
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Unearned revenue recognition period	2 years

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Rep

Stockholders' Equity (Stock Repurchase Program) (Details) - Class A Common Stock - USD ($)	May 10, 2017	Feb. 15, 2017	Feb. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	May 05, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Aug. 31, 2017	Aug. 23, 2017	Mar. 29, 2017	Jan. 31, 2017	Dec. 15, 2016
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Aggregate purchase price					$ 855,000,000		$ 1,016,000,000	$ 1,280,000,000	$ 1,016,000,000
Stock repurchased and retired during period (shares)			0		7,771,000		13,999,000	12,598,000	13,999,000
Weighted-average price per share (USD per share)					$ 110		$ 72.57	$ 101.59	$ 72.57
January And August 2017 Stock Repurchase Program
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized shares available for repurchase					$ 1,045,000,000			$ 1,045,000,000
January 2017 Stock Repurchase Program
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized repurchase amount under stock repurchase program													$ 1,200,000,000
August 2017 Stock Repurchase Program
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized repurchase amount under stock repurchase program										$ 1,000,000,000
Dell | Stock purchase agreement | Stock Repurchase Agreement August 2017
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized repurchase amount under stock repurchase program											$ 300,000,000
Aggregate purchase price					$ 300,000,000
Stock repurchased and retired during period (shares)					2,700,000			2,700,000
Dell | Stock purchase agreement | Stock Repurchase Agreement December 2016
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized repurchase amount under stock repurchase program														$ 500,000,000
Aggregate purchase price		$ 500,000,000		$ 375,000,000
Stock repurchased and retired during period (shares)		6,200,000		4,800,000				1,400,000
Dell | Stock purchase agreement | Stock Repurchase Agreement March 2017
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Authorized repurchase amount under stock repurchase program												$ 300,000,000
Aggregate purchase price						$ 300,000,000
Stock repurchased and retired during period (shares)	700,000					2,700,000		3,400,000

Stockholders' Equity (Summary o

Stockholders' Equity (Summary of Restricted Stock Activity) (Details) - Class A Common Stock - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017
Restricted Stock
Number of Units
Outstanding beginning of period (shares)	20,866	20,451
Granted (shares)		7,000
Vested (shares)	(256)	(7,603)
Forfeited (shares)	(159)	(1,471)
Outstanding end of period (shares)	20,451	18,377
Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value
Outstanding beginning of period, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share)	$ 67.54	$ 67.41
Granted, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share)		90.45
Vested, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share)	77.07	67.39
Forfeited, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share)	68.11	71.80
Outstanding end of period, weighted-average grant date fair value (USD per share)	$ 67.41	$ 75.93
Fair value of restricted stock-based awards, vested	$ 21	$ 764
Aggregate intrinsic value, nonvested		$ 2,167
Minimum | Performance Stock Units (PSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options award annual vesting percentage		50.00%
Maximum | Performance Stock Units (PSUs)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Options award annual vesting percentage		200.00%

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulat

Stockholders' Equity (Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Feb. 02, 2017	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll forward]
Other comprehensive income, net	$ 5		$ (8)	$ (4)	$ 13	$ 24
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Available-for-Sale Securities
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll forward]
Balance	(8)	$ (8)			(6)	(7)
Unrealized gains, net of tax provision	2				9	19
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of income, net of tax provision					3	4
Other comprehensive income, net					12
Balance	(6)		6	16	6	16
Tax provision (benefit) on other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		1			5	12
Tax (provision) benefit on amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income					2	(3)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Forward Contracts
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll forward]
Balance	(1)	(1)			2	(1)
Unrealized gains, net of tax provision	3				3	0
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of income, net of tax provision					(2)	1
Other comprehensive income, net					1
Balance	2		3	0	3	0
Tax provision (benefit) on other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		0			0	0
Tax (provision) benefit on amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income					0	0
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll forward]
Balance	(9)	(9)			(4)	(8)
Unrealized gains, net of tax provision	5				12	19
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) to the consolidated statements of income, net of tax provision					1	5
Other comprehensive income, net					13
Balance	$ (4)		$ 9	$ 16	9	16
Tax provision (benefit) on other comprehensive loss before reclassifications		$ 1			5	12
Tax (provision) benefit on amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income					$ 2	$ (3)

Segment Information (Schedule O

Segment Information (Schedule Of Revenue By Geographic Area) (Details) $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017USD ($)	Jan. 31, 2016USD ($)	Nov. 03, 2017USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)	Nov. 03, 2017USD ($)segment	Sep. 30, 2016USD ($)
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Number of reportable segments | segment					1
Revenue	$ 496	$ 470	$ 1,976	$ 1,778	$ 5,612	$ 5,060
United States
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	248		978	916	2,800	2,587
International
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 248		$ 998	$ 862	$ 2,812	$ 2,473

Segment Information (Schedule66

Segment Information (Schedule Of Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Area) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 03, 2017	Feb. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	$ 866	$ 908	$ 916
United States
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	744	777	784
International
Revenues From External Customers And Long-Lived Assets [Line Items]
Long-lived assets by geographic area	$ 122	$ 131	$ 132

Transition Period (Comparable F

Transition Period (Comparable Financial Information) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Millions	1 Months Ended		3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Feb. 03, 2017	Jan. 31, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016	Nov. 03, 2017	Sep. 30, 2016
Transition Period Comparable Data [Abstract]
Fiscal period duration	34 days	31 days
Total revenue	$ 496	$ 470	$ 1,976	$ 1,778	$ 5,612	$ 5,060
Operating income (loss)	(41)	22	465	381	1,041	896
Income tax provision (benefit)	(26)	4	25	68	124	179
Net income (loss)	$ (8)	$ 22	$ 443	$ 319	$ 1,009	$ 745
Net income (loss) per weighted-average share, basic for Classes A and B (USD per share)	$ (0.02)	$ 0.05	$ 1.09	$ 0.76	$ 2.47	$ 1.76
Net income (loss) per weighted-average share, diluted for Classes A and B (USD per share)	$ (0.02)	$ 0.05	$ 1.07	$ 0.75	$ 2.44	$ 1.75
Weighted-average shares, basic for Classes A and B (shares)	408,625	422,067	406,733	421,704	407,856	423,341
Weighted-average shares, diluted for Classes A and B (shares)	408,625	423,092	413,013	425,008	413,957	425,851

Transition Period (Income Taxes

Transition Period (Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 03, 2017	Feb. 03, 2017	Dec. 31, 2016
Transition Period Comparable Data [Abstract]
Deferred tax assets, net	$ 641	$ 716	$ 462
Unearned revenue		$ 566	$ 324

Subsequent Event (Narrative) (D

Subsequent Event (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Feb. 02, 2018USD ($)
Scenario, Forecast | VeloCloud Networks, Inc. | Subsequent Event
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Estimated cash payment to acquire business	$ 470