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Expedite VMware migration to Amazon EC2 and Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP using BlueXP workload factory for AWS migration advisor

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This article details how to expedite VMware migration to Amazon EC2 and Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP using BlueXP Workload Factory's migration advisor. The solution helps organizations efficiently migrate their VMware workloads to AWS with minimal risk and complexity.

  • The migration advisor automates planning and optimization for VMware workload migrations
  • Supports migrations from any VMware environment to native AWS infrastructure
  • Offers two assessment methods: Quick Assessment and Detailed Planning
  • Provides automated volume tiering and storage configuration strategies
  • Generates comprehensive migration plans with cost analysis and technical specifications

The seven-step migration process includes choosing a planning option, preparing for AWS onboarding, scoping VMs, classifying virtual disks, packaging a deployment plan, reviewing the migration strategy, and provisioning optimized storage infrastructure.



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