Hybrid Cloud Freedom: VMware Cloud Foundation with HCX
Imagine a cloud world without borders, where your applications dance effortlessly between your private data center and any public cloud, unchained by vendor lock-in. This isn't a futuristic vision; it's the reality you unlock with VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) and Hybrid Cloud Extension (HCX) – the dream team for building a true hybrid cloud.
VCF lays the foundation for a modern, unified private cloud. It provides a single, consistent platform across on-premises and cloud environments, eliminating the headaches of disparate infrastructures. This standardization paves the way for HCX, your gateway to hybrid cloud freedom.
HCX empowers you to:
Move applications anywhere, anytime: Break free from cloud silos and migrate VMs across any VMware platform – on-premises to on-premises, public cloud to public cloud (even between different vendors!), and everything in between.
Minimize downtime: Keep your business running smoothly with zero-downtime migrations for most applications. HCX vMotion and Bulk Migration ensure seamless transitions, minimizing disruption and maximizing uptime.
Scale effortlessly: Migrate thousands of applications efficiently with HCX's powerful capabilities. No more manual lifting, just large-scale migrations made simple.
Optimize cloud costs: Choose the right cloud for each workload based on performance, cost, and other factors. HCX gives you the flexibility to leverage the best of each cloud without sacrificing control.
HCX offers a variety of migration options to suit your needs:
HCX vMotion: Leverage the power of vMotion to instantly move live VMs with minimal downtime. Ideal for mission-critical applications where every second counts.
Bulk Migration: Efficient Migration for Multiple VMs. Leverages host-based replication to efficiently transfer VM disks to the target site, enabling migrations of multiple VMs simultaneously.
Allows VMs to remain operational during the initial disk replication phase, minimizing service disruptions.
Optimized Switchover Process.Conducts a final delta sync to ensure data consistency before initiating a concise switchover.Offers flexibility to schedule the switchover for a planned downtime window, aligning with business needs.
Executes a streamlined workflow. Powers off the source VM. Immediately powers on the replica VM at the target site, ensuring rapid transition.
Customization and Automation. Accommodates Layer 2 network extensions for accelerated switchovers, but they are not mandatory. Supports personalization scripts during switchover to modify IP addresses or other VM settings as needed. Automates updates to VM tools drivers and VM hardware levels, streamlining configuration management. It provides a user-friendly interface for selecting and configuring these options.
Cold Migration: Copy VM files via Network File Copy (NFC) when the VM is powered off. Suitable for infrequent migrations or when downtime isn't a concern.
HCX Enterprise unlocks even more possibilities:
OS-Assisted Migration (OSAM): Migrate VMs from non-vSphere environments to your VCF cloud, warm and ready to run. Extend your hybrid reach beyond the VMware ecosystem.
Replication Assisted vMotion (RAV): Live migrate multiple VMs simultaneously for rapid cloud deployments and disaster recovery. Accelerate your cloud initiatives and ensure business continuity with lightning-fast migrations.
HCX paves the way for swift and seamless modernization, enabling you to migrate your applications to VMware Cloud Foundation without the burden of complex refactoring, expensive overhauls, or disruptive downtime.
Transform your traditional 3-tier infrastructure into a highly agile and dynamic software-defined platform. Migrate your vital production applications with minimal interruption, leveraging HCX's powerful capabilities to bring your business into the future.
HCX and VMware Cloud Foundation forge a formidable hybrid cloud foundation. Seamlessly integrate with various VMware Cloud provider solutions, including VMware Cloud on AWS, VMware Cloud on Dell EMC, and a vast network of over 4,000 VMware Cloud provider partners. Unlock a comprehensive suite of advanced cloud services, empowering your hybrid landscape with unprecedented flexibility and scalability.
Retain your expertise, and extend your proven tools and policies. HCX bridges the gap between your on-premises environment and VMware Cloud, eliminating the need for costly reskilling and ensuring a smooth transition for your IT team. Leverage your existing knowledge and optimize operational efficiency across your hybrid cloud.
HCX delivers compelling value. On average, our customers achieve a remarkable 59% reduction in migration time compared to traditional methods. Imagine the time savings, increased productivity, and faster time to market you can unlock by embracing HCX's streamlined migration approach.
Don't settle for antiquated infrastructure. Embrace the future of the cloud with HCX and VMware Cloud Foundation. Simplify modernization, accelerate innovation, and empower your business to thrive in the ever-evolving digital landscape.