What is VMware Cloud on AWS?
VMware Cloud on AWS provides fully managed VMware Software-Defined Data Centers (SDDC) on dedicated AWS infrastructure. You use familiar VMware tools like vSphere, vSAN, and NSX while accessing native AWS services.
The service enables seamless migration of existing VMware workloads to the cloud without refactoring. Consistent operations between on-premises and cloud simplify hybrid strategies.
Core Features
- VMware SDDC: vSphere, vSAN, NSX, and vCenter as a managed service
- HCX Migration: Live migration of VMs without downtime
- Stretched Clusters: High availability across multiple Availability Zones
- Native AWS Integration: Access to S3, RDS, Lambda, and other services
- Flexible Scaling: Add or remove hosts on-demand
Typical Use Cases
Data Center Migration: Move existing VMware workloads to the cloud without refactoring. HCX enables live migration with minimal disruption and consistent IP addresses.
Disaster Recovery: VMware Cloud on AWS as a DR site for on-premises environments. Automated failover with VMware Site Recovery and replication between sites.
Hybrid Cloud: Unified management of on-premises and cloud workloads with the same VMware tools. Workloads can be flexibly moved between locations.
Benefits
- Familiar VMware tools and processes
- No application changes required for migration
- Native integration with AWS services
- Enterprise-grade availability with Stretched Clusters
Integration with innFactory
As an AWS Reseller, innFactory supports you with VMware Cloud on AWS: migration planning, SDDC configuration, HCX setup, and hybrid architecture strategies between on-premises and AWS.
Typical Use Cases
Frequently Asked Questions
What does VMware Cloud on AWS cost?
Billing is per host, per hour. A minimum of 2 hosts is required. Long-term reservations (1 or 3 years) offer significant discounts compared to on-demand pricing.
Can I use existing VMware licenses?
VMware Cloud on AWS is a managed service with included licenses. Existing on-premises licenses cannot be directly transferred, but VMware offers migration programs.
How do I migrate VMs to VMware Cloud on AWS?
VMware HCX enables live migration of VMs without downtime. vMotion moves running VMs between on-premises and cloud. Bulk migration is also available for large environments.