VMware Cloud on AWS integrates VMware's enterprise-class SDDC with AWS's scalable infrastructure, offering innovative solutions for IT needs. It combines both environments for seamless application migration and management.
Product | Market Share (%) |
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VMware Cloud on AWS | 2.4% |
Azure Stack | 24.7% |
VMware Cloud Foundation | 19.9% |
Other | 53.0% |
Developed to address hybrid cloud challenges, VMware Cloud on AWS offers streamlined processes for migrating applications, enhancing scalability and reducing costs. By leveraging VMware's infrastructure alongside AWS's global presence, organizations can efficiently optimize their IT environments. Users have noted the ease of integrating on-premises infrastructure with AWS environments, highlighting it as a valuable tool for modern infrastructure transformations. Despite its strengths, reviewers suggest enhancements in cost management tools.
What are the most important features?In particular industries, VMware Cloud on AWS is used extensively in finance and healthcare due to its strong compliance and security features. Financial institutions benefit from its disaster recovery capabilities, while healthcare providers utilize its secure data management features. It enables seamless integration of applications, thus supporting industry-specific regulatory requirements. Its ability to scale easily supports dynamic workloads and increasing data handling needs.
Author info | Rating | Review Summary |
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Manager at Sarawak Energy Berhad | 4.0 | We use VMware Cloud on AWS to migrate on-premises servers to the cloud, appreciating its portability for seamless data transfer. Although we considered Nutanix, we chose VMware for ecosystem compatibility. However, the platform's cost could be improved. |
Senior IT Specialist Network and Security at a marketing services firm with 201-500 employees | 5.0 | We use VMware Cloud on AWS for our internal private data center due to its seamless migration capabilities. While it offers the same controls on-premises and in the cloud, improvements in IPS connectivity could enhance security and simplify network management. |