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AWS re:Invent 2023 - 5 architectural innovations in VMware Cloud on AWS that you can’t miss (HYB206)

Summary

CEOs are pushing for digital transformation, but face challenges with traditional data centers, such as static infrastructure and manual operations.
Migrating to the cloud presents its own challenges, including learning new tools, operational inconsistencies, and the need for application refactoring.
VMware Cloud on AWS was created to address these challenges, offering a hybrid cloud solution that combines VMware's private cloud and AWS's public cloud capabilities.
The service provides operational consistency, seamless workload portability, global AWS reach, direct access to AWS services, and flexible consumption options.
VMware Cloud on AWS is available in 26 regions, with 25+ global certifications, and offers a 99.99% SLA with stretch cluster capability.
Key use cases include application migration and modernization, data center migration, disaster recovery, and data center extension.
The service offers a compelling TCO, with customers reporting significant savings in infrastructure and operations costs compared to on-premises and other cloud solutions.
New announcements include the M7i.Metal instance type, which offers disaggregated compute and storage, and is optimized for modern AI/ML workloads.
VMware Cloud on AWS continues to evolve with new features such as vSAN express storage architecture, enhanced lifecycle management, and improved networking capabilities.

VMware Cloud on AWS addresses the pain points of cloud migration by providing a familiar VMware environment on AWS infrastructure, reducing the learning curve and operational inconsistencies.
The service's hybrid capabilities allow for a smooth transition from on-premises to cloud, with tools like VMware HCX enabling bulk and live migrations without downtime.
The introduction of the M7i.Metal instance type is a significant innovation, catering to the growing demand for AI/ML workloads and offering customers more flexibility in resource allocation.
VMware Cloud on AWS's expansion and new features demonstrate a commitment to meeting diverse customer needs, such as disaster recovery and data center extension, which have become increasingly important in the current digital landscape.
The service's ability to reduce TCO is a compelling argument for organizations considering cloud migration, as it promises cost savings and efficiency gains over traditional on-premises and other cloud environments.