AWS announces general availability of Amazon Elastic VMware Service (Amazon EVS)

AWS has announced the general availability of Amazon Elastic VMware Service (Amazon EVS), a new service that enables running VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) directly within Amazon Virtual Private Cloud.

• Allows running VMware environments on AWS without re-platforming applications
• Provides self-managed or partner-managed VCF infrastructure options
• Offers full administrative access and control over VMware architecture
• Supports flexible consumption models: on-demand, one-year, and three-year options
• Enables license portability for existing VCF licenses
• Currently supports VCF version 5.2.1 on i4i.metal instances
• Available in six AWS Regions, including US East, US West, Asia Pacific, and Europe

Amazon EVS provides customers with a seamless way to migrate, scale, and optimize VMware workloads in the cloud while maintaining familiar software and skills.