MODERNIZING VMware WORKLOADS
A Strategic Approach to Migrating to VMware Cloud Foundation on IBM Cloud
We offer an innovative and effective strategy for migrating your workloads to VMware Cloud Foundation on IBM Cloud. Our approach is not just about moving data from one place to another; it’s about modernizing your infrastructure to meet future demands and drive your business forward.
The unique and comprehensive approach we offer encompasses assessment, design, implementation, and ongoing support, with a strong emphasis on future-proofing and cost optimization. We’ll ensure that your migration is not just successful but also sets the stage for future growth and innovation.
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Modernizing VMware Workloads
1- ASSESSMENT
Understanding Your Current Environment
The first step in our migration strategy is the Assessment phase, where we dive deep into understanding your existing infrastructure. Our innovative approach leverages advanced analytics and AI-driven tools to obtain a detailed picture of your current environment.
Tools & Techniques: We use VMware’s tools like VMware vRealize Operations and VMware Aria Operations. These tools help us gather data on your current workloads, performance metrics, and resource utilization. Complementing these, we employ IBM Cloud Migration Services, which provide predictive analytics and insights into your cloud readiness.
Advanced Analytics Tools: Turbonomic, CloudHealth or vRealize Operations from VMware.
AI-Driven Tools: IBM Watson, VMware Skyline.
Outcome: By analyzing these data points, we identify the best candidates for migration, understand dependencies, and uncover any potential risks. This includes determining whether a workload is suitable for a straightforward lift-and-shift migration or if it should be modernized using cloud-native architectures and containers. This approach allows us to create a detailed Migration Readiness Report that forms the foundation of our design phase.
DATA DRIVEN ASSESSMENT
2- DESIGN
Crafting a Tailored Migration Blueprint
Moving to the Design phase, our goal is to create a comprehensive and customized migration strategy. This phase is not one-size-fits-all; instead, it’s about designing a solution that meets your unique needs.
Innovative Framework: We adopt a Cloud Adoption Framework that aligns with VMware’s VCF on IBM Cloud best practices. We use a combination of Design Thinking Workshops and Collaborative Design Sessions to involve stakeholders from across your organization. This ensures the design reflects your business goals and operational requirements.
Key Deliverables: We produce a Detailed Migration Plan that includes a roadmap with timelines, resource allocation, and a risk management strategy. This plan will outline the best practices for migrating your workloads, whether it’s through a lift-and-shift approach or a more transformative refactor strategy. For workloads identified as candidates for transformation, we will explore leveraging VMware Tanzu for Kubernetes and container orchestration, ensuring that your applications are modernized to take full advantage of cloud-native capabilities.
MIGRATION PLAN
DESIGN THINKING WORKSHOP
CLOUD ADOPTION FRAMEWORK
3- IMPLEMENT
Executing the Migration
The Implementation phase is where our planning comes to life. Here, we ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your operations.
Advanced Techniques: We use Automated Migration Tools like VMware’s HCX (Hybrid Cloud Extension) for seamless workload migration. HCX provides features such as Network Extension, Bulk Migration, and Replication to ensure efficient and secure workload transfers.
Execution Approach: Our approach includes Phased Rollouts where we migrate workloads in stages rather than all at once. This minimizes risk and allows for iterative validation and adjustments. For workloads that are being modernized, we will deploy them using VMware Tanzu to run Kubernetes clusters alongside traditional VMs. Continuous Monitoring through tools like VMware vRealize Log Insight will be implemented to proactively address any issues.
VMWARE HCX
PHASED ROLLOUTS
4- FUTURE PROOFING
AND COST OPTIMIZATION
Future-proofing your infrastructure is a critical part of our strategy. We ensure that your cloud environment is scalable, flexible, and ready to adapt to future technological advancements.
Cloud-native and Containerization: Leveraging cloud-native architectures and containerization allows for scalable and efficient application deployment, ensuring that your infrastructure can grow with your business needs. VMware Tanzu and vSphere with Tanzu integrate Kubernetes directly into vSphere, enabling you to run Kubernetes clusters alongside traditional virtual machines (VMs).
Cost Optimization: IBM Cloud offers various tools and strategies for cost management. Using IBM Turbonomic, we can continuously automate resource management to optimize cost and performance. This includes automated scaling, rightsizing, and real-time analytics to ensure you are only paying for what you use.
Data Transfer Cost Efficiency: IBM Cloud provides optimized data transfer solutions to minimize costs. By strategically placing data in the right regions and using IBM's cost-efficient data transfer options, we can significantly reduce your overall cloud expenditure.
VMWARE TANZU
VMWARE vSPHERE
IBM TURBONOMIC
5- SUPPORT
Ensuring Long-term Success
Finally, the Support phase focuses on ensuring that your new environment operates optimally and continues to meet your business objectives.
Innovative Support Model: We introduce a Managed Services Framework that offers Support, Proactive Performance Monitoring, and Regular Health Checks. Our support model includes a Dedicated Support Team with VMware and IBM Cloud experts who provide ongoing assistance and optimization recommendations.
Continuous Improvement: We incorporate Feedback Loops from performance data and user experiences to make continuous improvements. Our Quarterly Review Meetings help assess the effectiveness of the migration and adjust strategies as needed.
MANAGED SERVICES FRAMEWORK