VMware to Azure Migration: 5-Day Comprehensive Assessment

NOVENTIQ

As a leading Microsoft Partner with Azure VMware Solution Advanced Specialization, Noventiq delivers a strategic 5-day assessment to facilitate your VMware to Azure migration journey

Problem

Organizations frequently encounter considerable obstacles when transitioning their on-premises VMware setups to the cloud. Such hurdles can interfere with operations, hinder performance, and complicate resource management. Typical problems include upholding performance standards, safeguarding data security, managing costs efficiently, achieving smooth scalability, and minimizing operational disruptions during the migration process.

Solution

Azure VMware Solution (AVS) tackles these issues by offering a completely managed, scalable, and secure cloud service that smoothly integrates with your current VMware infrastructure. This enables organizations to expand their data centres into Azure, maintaining operational consistency while taking advantage of Azure’s advanced features.

Our comprehensive approach ensures a seamless transition to a cloud-first environment, leveraging the power of VMware solutions on Azure.

Key Benefits of VMware Solution on Azure

  • Seamless Hybrid Cloud: Extend your on-premises VMware environment to Azure without the need to re-architect applications
  • Operational Consistency: Maintain familiar VMware tools and processes while leveraging Azure's robust cloud capabilities
  • Enhanced Security: Benefit from Azure's advanced security features and compliance certifications
  • Scalability and Performance: Easily scale resources up or down based on demand, with access to Azure's high-performance infrastructure
  • Disaster Recovery: Implement robust disaster recovery solutions using Azure's global presence
  • Cost Optimization: Reduce capital expenditure by moving to an OpEx model and leveraging Azure's cost management tools

Strategic Assessment Benefits

  • Comprehensive Insights: Gain a deep understanding of your current VMware environment and its readiness for Azure migration
  • Risk Mitigation: Identify potential challenges and develop strategies to address them before migration begins
  • Tailored Roadmap: Receive a customized migration plan aligned with your specific business objectives and technical requirements
  • Cost Projection: Get detailed estimates of migration costs and ongoing Azure expenses for accurate budgeting
  • Performance Optimization: Identify opportunities to enhance workload performance in the Azure environment
  • Skill Gap Analysis: Assess your team's readiness for managing a hybrid cloud environment and receive recommendations for training or support

Cloud Adoption Framework for Efficient Migration

At Noventiq, we follow the established Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework to ensure a methodical and effective migration process. This approach aligns with business objectives and ensures the migration is handled efficiently and securely.

Key Phases of the The Assessment:

  1. Define Strategy
    • Establish clear migration objectives aligned with business goals
    • Secure stakeholder alignment and organizational buy-in
    • Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for migration success
  2. Plan
    • Develop a detailed cloud adoption strategy tailored to your specific business outcomes
    • Conduct a thorough inventory and assessment of existing VMware infrastructure
    • Prioritize workloads for migration based on business impact and technical feasibility
  3. Ready
    • Prepare and configure your Azure environment to meet operational requirements
    • Establish governance policies and security protocols for the cloud environment
    • Set up networking and connectivity solutions for seamless integration
  4. Adopt
    • Design and implement changes across IT and business processes
    • Develop a change management strategy to ensure smooth adoption
    • Provide training and resources to support your team through the transition
  5. Migrate (Govern & Manage)
    • Initiate migration with carefully selected initial workloads
    • Implement a repeatable process for subsequent migrations
    • Establish ongoing governance and management practices for your Azure environment

Deliverables of the 5-Day Assessment:

  • Migration Strategy and Roadmap: A customized migration strategy and plan tailored to your specific workload and business objectives.
  • Estimated Migration Pricing: A detailed cost estimate for the migration process.
  • Ongoing Azure Costs: A forecast of your monthly Azure costs post-migration, ensuring transparency and financial planning.

Contact Us Today

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