Migration to Azure VMware: 8 weeks Assessment

Elitmind SP

Assessment specifies the scope and methodology for assessing your organization's current on-premises VMware environment to facilitate a smooth migration to AVS in the Azure Cloud.

Migration to Azure VMware: 8 weeks Assessment


1. Current State Analysis

  • Comprehensive review of your existing on-premises VMware infrastructure, including servers, storage, network configurations, and virtualization platforms, etc...
  • Identify all the dependencies between the infrastructure resources and specify constraints.
  • Identify components suitable for migration to AVS and highlight any that may require upgrades or replacements.

2. Application Analysis

  • Catalog all applications, including their dependencies, configurations, performance metrics and KPIs.
  • Assess each application’s compatibility with AVS, identifying any potential issues.

3. Action Plan Creation

  • Develop a customized migration strategy tailored to your organization's needs and objectives.
  • Write down all the activities to be conducted during the migration process.
  • Determine the sequence of migration for various components to ensure minimal disruption.

4. Cost Analysis

  • Provide a detailed cost analysis comparing current on-premises VMware licensing, operational expenses, and consumption with projected costs in AVS in Azure along with the breakdown of the costs.
  • Identify potential cost-saving opportunities through optimization and efficient resource utilization in AVS, after the migration.

5. Security and Compliance

  • Evaluate current security measures and recommend enhancements to align with Azure's best practices.
  • Ensure that the migration action plan meets all relevant regulatory and compliance requirements (GDPR, NIS2, DORA, etc...).

6. Recommendations

  • Offer recommendations for optimizing infrastructure performance and cost efficiency in AVS.
  • Advise on best practices for managing and monitoring resources in AVS.

7. Final Report

  • Provide a comprehensive report detailing the assessment results, including compatibility, readiness, and potential challenges.
  • Present a step-by-step migration roadmap, complete with timelines, milestones, and key deliverables.


Deliverables

  • A detailed document outlining the current infrastructure, compatibility assessment, cost analysis, and migration strategy.
  • A comprehensive plan that includes timelines, resources needed, and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Customized recommendations for optimizing your infrastructure in AVS.

Timeline

The assessment process will be conducted over a period of 6 to 8 weeks, following these phases:

  • Week 1-4: Initial Infrastructure Assessment and Application Analysis
  • Week 5-6: Cost, Security and Compliance Analysis
  • Week 7: Drafting Recommendations and Migration Action Plan
  • Week 8: Final Report Presentation and Review
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