Future-proof your infrastructure by moving your VMware workloads to AWS
Rapidly migrate your VMware-based workloads to AWS
When it comes to cloud application development, AWS isn't just another option; it's a front-runner defined by its impressive statistics.
We help you move workloads to AWS quickly, setting the foundation for modernization with services like containers and serverless computing.
Moving to AWS allows you to scale up or down based on demand, ensuring you have the resources needed to support your business at all times.
Modernize your applications and development workflows, adopt DevOps practices, and create an agile infrastructure that keeps pace with evolving market demands.
On AWS, you only pay for what you use, helping to avoid the overprovisioning and high upfront costs typical of on-premise environments.
We manage the complexities of the migration and configure your AWS environment for minimal maintenance, allowing your team to focus on core business functions.
We design your architecture to take advantage of AWS’s global footprint, enabling your applications to perform optimally worldwide.
How we can help
From planning and strategy to ongoing management, our certified AWS experts handle every aspect of the migration process, ensuring a smooth transition that sets you up for success on the cloud.
Our experts evaluate your workloads, performance needs, and security requirements to build a tailored roadmap for your move to AWS.
Based on our assessment, we design a custom migration strategy, including selecting the right AWS services, defining timelines, and setting up a clear, step-by-step plan to minimize disruptions.
Our team transfers your data and reconfigures your applications for AWS, while managing all aspects of the migration, from data replication and reformatting.
We implement robust security measures to protect your data throughout the transfer process and ensure your AWS environment meets industry compliance standards.
We fine-tune settings, optimize for cost, and verify that your new cloud environment is fully operational and aligned with your business needs.
Our managed services cover everything from performance monitoring and security updates to cost management, ensuring your cloud infrastructure remains reliable and cost-effective.
Whether you're just starting to explore AWS or ready to plan your migration, our team is here to answer your questions and guide you through the process.
Your migration and modernization pathways
Our certified experts work with you to determine the best approach for your VMware workloads, enabling a seamless transition that aligns with your goals for agility, scalability, and cost-efficiency.
Move your existing VMware virtual machines to Amazon EC2 for a straightforward “lift-and-shift” migration. We help you transfer your workloads with minimal changes, allowing you to quickly realize the benefits of AWS’s scalable infrastructure.
If you're currently running containers on VMware, we can help you transition to AWS-managed container services like Amazon ECS or Amazon EKS. This relocation strategy reduces the operational burden of self-managing container platforms, giving you the flexibility to focus on innovation rather than infrastructure management.
For businesses seeking to modernize while maintaining control, Applify supports re-platforming applications from VMware to Amazon ECS or Amazon EKS. This approach allows you to deploy containerized applications on AWS-managed services, enabling greater scalability, performance, and resource isolation—all with consistent and reliable deployments.
Take modernization a step further by re-platforming your applications to fully managed AWS services like Amazon RDS (for databases) or Amazon OpenSearch Service (for search and analytics). Our team handles the migration to these managed services, reducing your operational overhead and improving resilience, availability, and performance.
For maximum agility and scalability, Applify can help you refactor your applications to take advantage of AWS’s serverless architecture. By utilizing services like AWS Lambda, we enable your applications to run in a fully managed, cloud-native environment. This approach leverages AWS’s serverless ecosystem to boost performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency without the need to manage underlying infrastructure.
Our way to enhance your VMware to AWS migration journey
From complimentary assessments to purpose-built migration tools, we are here to guide you through each step, optimizing your journey for speed, cost efficiency, and success.
As an AWS trusted partner, we can help you access AWS’s complimentary assessment services to evaluate your current setup and build a strong business case for migrating to AWS.
Our team guides you through the MAP (AWS’s Migration Acceleration Program) process, ensuring you benefit from the available funding, tools, and expertise to make your migration seamless and cost-effective.
We use AWS’s migration-specific tools, such as AWS Migration Hub and AWS Application Migration Service, to streamline every aspect of your VMware to AWS transition.
Our partnership with AWS allows us to access additional incentives and resources, giving your business a competitive edge during the migration process.
Frequently asked questions
The timeline varies depending on the size and complexity of your VMware environment. For small to medium-sized environments, the migration typically takes between 2 to 6 weeks, while larger, more complex infrastructures might take a few months. During our initial assessment, we’ll provide a customized timeline based on your specific needs, ensuring that the migration aligns with your operational schedule to minimize downtime.
We aim to keep downtime to an absolute minimum. Our migration specialists create a detailed migration plan that includes scheduling critical workloads during low-usage hours or in phases to reduce impact. For essential services, we also offer failover and backup strategies, allowing for continuous operation during the migration process. In many cases, businesses experience little to no noticeable downtime.
AWS enables a more flexible and cost-effective model compared to traditional on-premises VMware environments. With AWS, you only pay for the resources you use, eliminating the need for upfront hardware investments and reducing ongoing maintenance costs. Key cost-saving advantages include:
1. Pay-as-you-go pricing: AWS allows you to scale resources up or down based on demand, so you’re not overpaying for unused capacity.
2. Elimination of hardware refresh cycles: With AWS, you don’t need to worry about costly hardware upgrades every few years. AWS continuously updates and maintains its infrastructure.
3. Automated cost optimization: AWS offers tools like AWS Cost Explorer and AWS Trusted Advisor to help you monitor usage and identify savings opportunities.
4. Reserved and Spot Instances: For predictable workloads, Applify helps you leverage Reserved Instances, which can reduce costs by up to 75% over on-demand rates. For flexible workloads, Spot Instances offer discounts of up to 90%.
Applify provides comprehensive post-migration support through our Managed Services, ensuring that your AWS environment remains secure, optimized, and aligned with your evolving business needs. Our post-migration support includes:
1. 24/7 Monitoring and Incident Management: We continuously monitor your environment for performance, security, and availability. In case of any issues, our team is available to resolve them promptly, minimizing the impact on your operations.
2. Regular Security Audits and Updates: We proactively handle security patches, updates, and compliance checks, ensuring that your AWS environment remains protected against new threats.
3. Cost Optimization and Usage Analysis: Our team conducts regular reviews of your AWS usage to identify areas where you can save on costs, adjust configurations, and recommend optimizations.
4. Performance Tuning: We assess and adjust your infrastructure periodically to maintain optimal performance as your workloads and demands change.
5. Dedicated Account Management: You’ll have a dedicated account manager who understands your specific needs and serves as your single point of contact for any support or service requests.
Our goal is to ensure your cloud infrastructure continues to deliver value post-migration, so you can focus on driving business growth without worrying about operational details.
Yes, security and compliance are top priorities in our migration process. Our team follows AWS’s best practices to ensure that your data is protected every step of the way. Here’s how we handle security and compliance:
1. Data Encryption: We use AWS tools to encrypt data both in transit and at rest, ensuring that your sensitive information is protected during migration.
2. Access Control: We implement strict access controls, using AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) to manage permissions and ensure that only authorized personnel have access to critical systems.
3. Compliance Alignment: If your industry requires specific compliance standards (such as HIPAA, GDPR, SOC 2, etc.), Applify ensures that your AWS environment is configured to meet those requirements. We work closely with your team to identify and implement the necessary controls.
4. Auditing and Logging: AWS provides comprehensive logging and auditing tools, such as AWS CloudTrail and Amazon CloudWatch. Applify sets these up to provide visibility into access and changes within your environment, making it easier to maintain compliance.
5. Security Testing and Validation: Before completing the migration, we conduct thorough security testing to ensure that your AWS environment meets all security and compliance requirements.
Our team will collaborate closely with your internal compliance and security teams to ensure that every aspect of your migration aligns with regulatory requirements and industry standards, giving you complete peace of mind.
