We start with a complete analysis of your VMware environment, uncovering dependencies, costs, and migration priorities.
Key Activities:
- Azure Migrate: Agentless discovery of VMware vSphere VMs via OVA deployment; supports up to 35,000 VMs per project.
- Dr Migrate: Leverages Azure Migrate to map dependencies, create wave plans, and identifies TCO for executive visibility.
- Azure Cost Estimator: Projects 50-80% savings vs. VMware's new bundles (e.g., vSphere Standard to AVS at $350/core with discounts).
- Hyper-V Compatibility Check: Uses System Center Virtual Machine Manager (SCVMM) to evaluate VM convertibility.
We replicate and migrate workloads using low-risk, agentless (preferred) or agent-based methods for complex setups designed to maintain uptime and data integrity.
Key Activities:
- Azure VMware Solution (AVS): Run VMware workloads natively on Azure with vSphere, NSX-T, and vSAN, no refactoring needed.
- Azure Migrate Replication: Agentless migration to Azure VMs; test failovers without impacting production.
- Hyper-V Conversion: Tools like StarWind V2V Converter or Veeam for live/offline VM exports to VHDX format; integrate with SCVMM for cluster management.
- Azure Site Recovery: DRaaS for ongoing protection during/after migration.
Once you’re live, we fine-tune performance, costs, and security, helping you unlock even greater value from Azure. Optional app modernization to PaaS (i.e. Azure App Service).
Key Activities:
- Azure Monitor & Cost Management: Real-time insights and auto-optimization.
- Hyper-V Enhancements: Integrate with Azure Arc for hybrid management.
- Training & Support: Team upskilling on Azure/Hyper-V.
