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Azure VMware Solution

by Azure Microsoft · Since 1989
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Quick facts
VendorAzure Microsoft
Year launched1989
StatusActive
LocationRedmond, Washington
Countries servedGlobal
Languages14
Integrations1+
Free tier
Free trial
Contact salesYES

About Azure VMware Solution

Azure VMware Solution is a cloud platform from Azure Microsoft that supports the deployment, extension, and management of native VMware environments at scale. It provides fast migration for VMware workloads, the ability to run VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) private clouds in Azure, and measurable ROI with Azure VMware Solution. This solution is fully verified and supported by VMware, ensuring reliability and compatibility. Users can take advantage of features such as Microsoft Foundry, Foundry Agent Service, Azure Copilot, and observability in Foundry Control Plane. Key capabilities: fast migration support for VCF native VMware integration scalable infrastructure comprehensive observability Best for: IT teams that need to manage and migrate VMware workloads to the cloud efficiently.

Azure VMware Solution (AVS) offers organizations a seamless hybrid cloud experience by extending their on-premises VMware environments to Microsoft Azure. This solution is especially beneficial for organizations looking to migrate or scale their VMware workloads without significant reconfiguration, as it allows users to continue running their existing VMware-based applications and infrastructure. AVS operates with the familiar VMware vSphere interface, ensuring a minimal learning curve for VMware administrators, while integrating smoothly with the Azure Portal for centralized management of both on-premises and cloud-based resources. One of the key strengths of Azure VMware Solution is its ability to provide hybrid cloud integration. It enables businesses to extend their VMware environments to Azure without modifying the workloads, allowing for smooth transitions to the cloud. Organizations benefit from Microsoft's fully managed infrastructure services, including compute, networking, and storage, reducing the overhead of managing these components themselves. The inclusion of Azure’s advanced security features, such as identity and access management and encrypted communications, provides enhanced protection for the workloads.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +Cost Reduction: Moving VMware workloads from on-premises to the cloud reduces overall maintenance costs.
  • +Enhanced Security: Microsoft provides a high level of security for VMware workloads on the cloud, ensuring robust protection.
  • +Ease of Deployment: Users can easily deploy VMware workloads to the cloud and create new VMs on Azure.
What users flag
  • Need for Cloud Experts: Managing cloud resources requires expertise, necessitating skilled personnel.
  • Potential Speed Issues: Occasionally, users may experience speed issues, affecting performance.

Features

Key features

VMware Environment on Azure
Run VMware workloads directly on Azure infrastructure.
Hybrid Cloud Integration
Seamlessly integrate on-premises VMware environments with Azure.
Managed Services
Microsoft manages the underlying infrastructure, including networking, storage, and compute.
Security and Compliance
Benefit from Azure's robust security and compliance features.
Scalability and Flexibility
Easily scale resources up or down to meet changing business needs.

Additional features

VMware Compatibility
Run VMware vSphere, vCenter, and other VMware tools.
Hybrid Cloud Integration
Connect on-premises VMware environments to Azure using VMware HCX.
Disaster Recovery
Leverage Azure Site Recovery for disaster recovery and business continuity.
Security
Benefit from Azure's advanced security features, including encryption, network security, and threat protection.
Compliance
Meet regulatory requirements with Azure's compliance certifications.
Scalability
Easily scale resources up or down to meet changing workloads.
High Availability
Ensure high availability and business continuity with redundant infrastructure.
Performance Optimization
Optimize performance with advanced networking and storage capabilities.
Cost Optimization
Leverage Azure's flexible pricing models to optimize costs.
Expert Support
Receive expert support from Microsoft and VMware.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
14
Interface languages
9
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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