1. Seamless migration

One of the standout features of Microsoft AVS is its ability to facilitate seamless migration and integration. This allows organisations to take advantage of Azure’s extensive suite of tools and services, such as Azure AI, Azure DevOps, and Azure Security Center, to enhance their IT operations. Organisations can move their VMware workloads to Azure without the need for extensive reconfiguration. This is particularly beneficial for those facing data center expiry, software end of life, or increased licensing costs due to acquisitions like Broadcom’s purchase of VMware.

2. Enhanced security and compliance

Security is a top priority for any organisation, and Microsoft AVS doesn’t disappoint. With built-in security features and compliance certifications, you can ensure that your data and applications are protected. Microsoft has committed to investing $20 billion in cybersecurity over five years, employing over 8,500 security and threat intelligence experts across 77 countries1. Microsoft AVS provides robust disaster recovery options, ensuring that your data and applications are protected in the event of an outage. With Azure’s global infrastructure, you can replicate your VMware workloads to different regions, providing peace of mind and business continuity.

3. Cost optimisation

Moving to the cloud with Microsoft AVS allows organisations to optimise their IT budgets. By transitioning from a capital expense (CapEx) model to an operational expense (OpEx) model, you can better manage costs and allocate resources more efficiently. Additionally, Azure’s reservation pricing and Azure Hybrid Benefit offer further cost savings.

4. Operational consistency

By using the same VMware technology stack, including vSphere, vSAN, and NSX, you can maintain the same operational practices and tools, reducing the learning curve for your IT teams. This operational consistency is a significant advantage for organisations looking to migrate to the cloud.

5. Scalability

Azure VMware Solution offers the scalability needed to meet the demands of growing businesses. You can easily scale your resources up or down based on your organisation’s needs, ensuring that you only pay for what you use.

6. Free Extended Security Updates

Microsoft offers free Extended Security Updates for Windows and SQL Server customers, further reducing costs and ensuring that your applications remain secure and up-to-date.