When to use Azure VMware Solution
Every organization’s cloud transformation is unique and based on its own requirements. Azure VMware Solution provides a fast path to adopt the Cloud, without having to reformat existing resources to work in the new Cloud environment. The solution eliminates this extra work by allowing you to run your VMware solution technology stack on Azure as if it were an on‑premises environment. There is no need to refactor applications or acquire additional skills.
Organizations use Azure VMware Solution in many ways to extend the value of their existing investments while beginning with the Cloud. With Azure VMware Solution, you can run your VMware vSphere environment on dedicated Azure infrastructure.
We will cover the scenarios that are best suited for Azure VMware Solution. The following table describes the business needs and considerations where Azure VMware Solution may be a good choice for an organization.
| Business need | Description |
|---|---|
| Migrate existing resources “as‑is” | Take the fast path to the Cloud. Replicate existing IT systems, applications, and workloads natively into Azure (also called a “lift‑and‑shift” migration) without needing to modify them beforehand. |
| Reduce your datacenter footprint | If your company wants to exit the datacenter, you can use Azure to enable decommissioning of legacy infrastructure once you have moved resources into the Cloud. |
| Prepare for disaster recovery and business continuity | Move your applications to the Cloud without disrupting your business. You can deploy VMware resources on Azure for a primary or secondary on‑demand recovery site to ensure business continuity for local datacenter resources. |
| Modernize your workloads | Provide a future path to innovate and expand the value of Cloud investments. At your own pace, leverage Azure tools and services to modernize your datacenter and applications. |
Azure VMware Solution is not suitable for organizations that wish to remain on‑premises. Companies that do not want to use the Cloud should not consider Azure VMware Solution.
