With Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware and the major changes in price and support, numerous companies are rapidly rethinking their infrastructure strategies. The most effective and closest to the future strategy that has gotten most of the votes so far is migrating the VMware environments to Amazon Web Services (AWS).
Wanclouds have the experience and focus necessary to assist companies in achieving a smooth transition to the new environment—with the right strategy, automation tools, and support to avoid downtime, reduce costs, and simplify operations.
Top 3 Reasons to Migrate VMware to AWS
1. Agility and Scalability
AWS offers elastic, on-demand resources that grow with your business. Instead of investing in costly hardware upgrades, you scale your compute and storage needs instantly—and only pay for what you use.
2. Cost Optimization
AWS helps reduce both CapEx and OpEx through its pay-as-you-go model, automated scaling, and cost-visibility tools like AWS Cost Explorer and Trusted Advisor.
3. Enhanced Security & Compliance
With compliance frameworks like SOC 2, HIPAA, ISO 27001, and advanced security services, AWS meets the demands of highly regulated industries.
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What’s the Best Way to Migrate from VMware to AWS?
While AWS provides a robust ecosystem, many companies still need a streamlined, third-party migration platform to reduce complexity, avoid scripting, and integrate Multi-cloud capabilities.
That’s where Wanclouds’ VPC+ platform shines.
VPC+: Simplifying Cloud Migrations
Wanclouds VPC+ is a SaaS-based migration and disaster recovery platform that unifies discovery, backup, monitoring, and cloud provisioning under a single pane of glass.
Key Features:
- Automated VMware-to-AWS migrations
- Multi-cloud and hybrid environment visibility
- Cross-region and cross-cloud Disaster Recovery
- On-demand backups for VMs, VPCs, Kubernetes, and more
- No need for multiple tools or expensive consultants
Step-by-Step Guide to Migrating VMware VMs to AWS with Wanclouds
Here’s how to migrate from VMware to AWS using VPC+:
Step 1: Log into VPC+
Access your VPC+ account and navigate to the "VMware and Data Migrations" section.
Step 2: Set Up the Migrator
Install and configure the “wc-vmware-migrator” as guided within the platform.
Step 3: Initiate Migration
Go to the "Migrations" section, select “VMware to Cloud,” and proceed to the migration form.
Step 4: Fill Out the Migration Form
Input:
- VMware credentials
- AWS account details
- Preferred AWS region
- Storage instance setup
Click “Create” to launch migration.
Step 5: Discover VMware Machines
Use the "Discover VMs" tool to auto-detect VMs eligible for migration.
Step 6: Select and Prepare VMs
Choose the VMs to migrate. Ensure they are powered off to proceed.
Step 7: Execute the Migration
Click "Migrate" to begin. VPC+ will:
- Create VM snapshots
- Convert formats
- Upload to AWS
- Generate bootable images
Step 8: Verify Migration
Review the AWS-side VM details before spinning up new instances.
Step 9: Create AWS Instances
Fill out the VM creation form and click “Create” to deploy VMs on AWS.
Don’t Just Migrate—Modernize
Even if you aren't completely prepared to do away with VMware, Wanclouds helps you employ a hybrid cloud approach so that you can still use AWS Cloud Services while your VMware infrastructure may remain on-prem or co-located. It is possible to introduce Cloud-native Disaster Recovery and the multi-region backup strategy without being tied to a particular vendor.
Why Choose Wanclouds?
- AWS Premier Partner
- VMware Migration Experts
- Multi-cloud support (AWS, IBM Cloud, Azure, etc.)
- VPC+ Automation Suite for speed & reliability
- Highly secured and compliant with enterprise support
Whether you're looking to cut costs, modernize IT, or leave VMware behind entirely, Wanclouds makes it easy, safe, and fast.
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