What is Migrate to Virtual Machines?
Migrate to Virtual Machines is Google’s free service for migrating VMs to Google Compute Engine. It enables migration from on premises environments, AWS, Azure, and physical servers with minimal downtime. Streaming technology replicates data continuously.
The service supports the entire migration process from assessment through replication to cutover. Integration with other migration tools enables comprehensive cloud migration strategies.
Core Features
- Streaming based replication for minimal downtime
- Support for VMware, AWS, Azure, Hyper V, and physical servers
- Automatic conversion of VM formats
- Test clones for validation before cutover
- Integrated monitoring and reporting
Common Use Cases
Data Center Migration: Migrate complete data centers to Google Cloud. The service migrates VMs in waves with minimal disruption. Dependency analysis helps plan migration sequence.
Multi Cloud Consolidation: Migrate AWS or Azure VMs to Google Cloud. The service automatically converts between cloud formats. Enables standardization on one cloud platform.
Disaster Recovery: Replicate VMs to Google Cloud for DR purposes. Continuous replication keeps DR environment current. Fast failover on production outage.
Benefits
- Free service without license costs
- Minimal downtime through streaming replication
- Support for diverse source systems
- Integrated test and validation features
Integration with innFactory
As a Google Cloud partner, innFactory supports you with VM migrations: assessment, migration planning, cutover coordination, and post migration optimization.
Available Tiers & Options
Standard
- Free service
- Automated migration
- Minimal downtime
- Complex workloads require planning
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Migrate to Virtual Machines?
Migrate to Virtual Machines is a free service for migrating VMs to Google Compute Engine. It supports migration from VMware, AWS, Azure, and physical servers.
Which source systems are supported?
The service supports VMware vSphere, AWS EC2, Azure VMs, Hyper V, and physical servers. Most Linux and Windows versions are supported.
How long does a migration take?
Duration depends on VM size and network bandwidth. Streaming based migration enables early test operation while data is still synchronizing.
Is there downtime during migration?
Minimal downtime only during final cutover. Streaming technology replicates data continuously. Cutover typically takes minutes, not hours.
What does Migrate to Virtual Machines cost?
The migration service itself is free. You only pay for Compute Engine resources during and after migration.
