Azure VMware Solution (AVS)
Seamlessly extend your VMware environment to Azure with a solution that eliminates migration complexity. Our AVS expertise helps you accelerate cloud adoption while preserving your existing investments and maintaining operational consistency.
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298%
return on investment from Azure VMware Solution over three years (Forrester TEI, 2024)
<6 months
average payback period to recoup the full AVS migration investment (Forrester TEI, 2024)
80%
downtime reduction after moving VMware workloads to Azure VMware Solution (Forrester TEI, 2024)
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Readiness Assessment
Evaluate Your Path to Azure VMware Solution
Determine if AVS is the right fit for your business with our comprehensive assessment process. We analyze your current VMware environment, business requirements, and cloud objectives to create a tailored adoption strategy. We help you evaluate whether AVS is the right path — or if alternative cloud-native architectures would provide better long-term value.
- Environment Discovery - Document your existing VMware infrastructure, applications, and dependencies
- Workload Analysis - Identify which workloads are optimal candidates for AVS migration
- Technical Compatibility Check - Validate your current configuration against AVS requirements and identify gaps
- Business Case Development - Quantify the financial and operational benefits of adopting AVS
- Risk Assessment - Identify potential challenges and develop mitigation strategies
- Roadmap Creation - Develop a phased approach to AVS adoption aligned with your business priorities
Migration Planning
Plan and Execute Your Migration Your Journey to Azure VMware Solution
Create a comprehensive migration strategy that minimizes risk and business disruption. Our detailed planning ensures smooth transitions while preserving your VMware investments and operational procedures.
- Migration Wave Planning - Group workloads into logical migration phases based on dependencies and business priorities
- Network Architecture Design - Design optimal connectivity between your on-premises environment, AVS, and native Azure services
- Security Model Development - Create security frameworks that maintain compliance while leveraging Azure's enhanced capabilities
- Operational Readiness Assessment - Identify process changes and skills needed to support the hybrid environment
- DR/BC Strategy Integration - Incorporate AVS into your disaster recovery and business continuity planning
- Testing Strategy Development - Create comprehensive testing protocols to validate migrations before cutover
AVS Implementation
Deploy and Configure Your Azure VMware Environment
Build a robust AVS foundation that meets your performance, security, and scalability requirements. Our implementation expertise ensures your environment is properly configured for your specific workloads.
- Private Cloud Provisioning - Deploy and configure AVS private clouds with optimal sizing and configuration
- Network Configuration - Implement secure, high-performance connectivity between on-premises, AVS, and Azure
- Security Implementation - Deploy comprehensive security controls across your hybrid environment
- Operational Tools Integration - Configure monitoring, management, and operational tools for seamless administration
- Identity and Access Management - Implement consistent authentication and authorization across environments
- Automation Framework Development - Create automation to streamline operations and ensure consistent deployments
Operational Integration
Integrate Operations Across Hybrid Environments
Ensure consistent management of your VMware workloads across on-premises and Azure environments. We help you integrate tools, processes, and teams for simplified operations and improved efficiency.
- Operations Framework Development - Create a unified approach to managing hybrid VMware environments
- Monitoring Integration - Implement comprehensive visibility across on-premises and AVS workloads
- Backup and Recovery Configuration - Deploy consistent data protection solutions leveraging native Azure capabilities
- Patch and Update Management - Establish streamlined processes for maintaining system currency
- Capacity Management - Implement proactive resource planning to optimize performance and cost
- Incident Response Procedures - Develop clear protocols for addressing issues across hybrid environments
Cost Optimization
Maximize the Financial Benefits of Azure VMware Solution
Optimize your AVS investment to achieve maximum value with minimum waste. Our cost management approach helps you balance performance requirements with budget constraints.
- Right-sizing Analysis - Ensure your AVS private clouds are properly sized for your workload requirements
- Reservation Strategy - Develop an optimal approach to reserved instances to maximize Azure discounts
- Cost Allocation Model - Create frameworks for distributing AVS costs to appropriate business units
- Consumption Monitoring - Implement tracking systems to identify usage patterns and optimization opportunities
- Scaling Strategy - Design processes for efficiently scaling your AVS environment as needs change
- Cost Comparison Analysis - Quantify savings compared to on-premises or alternative cloud approaches
Hybrid Cloud Management
Leverage the Best of VMware and Native Azure Services
Create a cohesive ecosystem that combines VMware stability with Azure innovation. Our hybrid approach helps you adopt cloud-native services while maintaining operational consistency for traditional workloads.
- Service Integration Strategy - Develop an approach for connecting AVS workloads with Azure PaaS and SaaS offerings
- API and Integration Development - Create connections between VMware applications and Azure services
- Identity Federation - Implement consistent authentication and authorization across environments
- Data Integration Planning - Design efficient data flows between VMware workloads and Azure services
- Application Modernization Roadmap - Create a long-term strategy for evolving applications to leverage cloud-native capabilities
- Governance Framework - Establish consistent policies across hybrid environments to ensure compliance and security
What you’ll achieve
Accelerated Cloud Adoption
Move VMware workloads to Azure in days or weeks, not months, without the complexity of traditional migration approaches.
Investment Protection
Preserve your investments in VMware skills, tools, and processes while gaining access to Azure's global infrastructure.
Risk Mitigation
Eliminate the refactoring risks and application changes typically required when migrating to cloud infrastructure.
Operational Consistency
Manage workloads with familiar VMware tools and processes, reducing the learning curve for your IT teams
Enhanced Security
Protect your applications with Azure's advanced security capabilities while maintaining your established VMware security controls.
Innovation Enablement
Create a foundation that preserves existing investments while providing a path to cloud-native services and capabilities.
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Ready to simplify your journey to Azure with VMware?
Schedule a consultation with our AVS experts to discuss your specific challenges and opportunities.
Schedule a consultation with our AVS experts to discuss your specific challenges and opportunities.