Migration to Azure VMware: 8 weeks Assessment

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