In this fast-paced world, technology is evolving rapidly. New protocols and tools are being introduced daily that are revolutionizing the IT world. Cloud computing has drastically changed the digital scenario. Now, IT professionals have access to new tools that are making their job more efficient, fast, and flawless.
Azure Vmware solution is one such tool that allows the user to seamlessly migrate or extend VMware workloads from the on-premises environment to the cloud. This solution does away with the need to re-architect existing applications.
This solution allows VMware SDDC (software-defined data centers) to function in their full capabilities within Microsoft Azure Public Cloud. Upon deployment of AVS, one reaps the benefits of VMware’s ESXi built upon the global platform of Microsoft Azure.
Why use Azure VMware Solution?
AVS comes with a lot of advantages. Some of these are discussed below:
- Easy and flawless movement of workloads from the data center to Azure.
- VMware cloud environment allows for self-service as and when required. There is ample option to add or remove capacity as per demand.
- One can manage the existing environments using the same VMware tools that they are familiar with. Hence, the time required in training the workforce to new technology is greatly reduced.
- Troubleshooting and deployment are quite seamless in the VMware platform. One can easily upgrade, manage backup, and monitor modules using this solution.
- AVS comes with networking services such as VPN, internet gateways, and public IP. These services are executed on Azure and include the DDoS protection of Azure.
- This technology provides infrastructure that is completely dedicated to the user and is not shared with other clients.
Due to the numerous advantages of the Azure Vmware solution, it is widely used in various applications. Some of these include:
- Cloud bursting and cloud extension
- Automation as well as Agile Infra with cloud capabilities
- Shifting of high TCO (total cost of ownership) workloads in order to benefit from cloud economics
- Migration of end-of-life workload
- Modernization of applications leveraging DevOps, microservices, and containers
- Enabling disaster recovery
- Business continuity
- Elevating non-compliance challenges
- Mitigating capacity bursting
- Data center-exit strategy
What makes the Azure Vmware solution unique?
AVS is a one-of-a-kind solution. It does away with the compatibility issues between the public cloud and the on-premise environments of typical cloud solutions. It involves reduced security threats and is simpler. Some of the advantages of AVS that make it so popular are discussed below:
- Cloud-Native integration:
Broader access to Azure services is available using AVS. Tools such as ACI, Terraform, Chef, AKS, Puppet, and so on enable maximum utilization of resources.
- Conservation of license cost up to 90%
This platform allows one to reuse existing licenses through BYOL (Bring Your Own License) and AHUB.
- Hybrid Approach:
AVS offers distinct advantages due to its easy deployment and bidirectional extendibility.
- Re-hosting:
One can re-host the on-premises environment by means of an AVS 3-year reserved instance. This leads to a reduction of infrastructure costs up to 50%.
AVS is the best possible option when it comes to running SQL Server with Windows Server. The Azure Hybrid Benefit extends to Azure VMware Solution. This allows customers to have software assurance to use the existing on-premises SQL Server License and Windows Server while extending or migrating to Azure.
Due to the multiple attractive features of AVS, it is becoming increasingly popular among IT professionals and software firms. Thus, it can be safely said that this technology is here to stay.
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