Azure VMware Solution – March 2023 – What’s New Update
Overview
With the Azure VMware Solution, organizations can extend their on-premises VMware environments, including vSphere, vSAN and NSX, to Azure. The Azure VMware Solution is a fully managed Microsoft cloud service and provides organizations with a comprehensive set of capabilities, including:
* High-performance, low-latency access to on-premises applications and data
* Secure access to on-premises applications and data
* Scalable and highly available compute and storage resources
* Dynamic, automated management of resources
* Integration with Azure services, including Azure Active Directory, Azure Monitor, and more
What’s New in March 2023
Microsoft has announced the availability of new features and capabilities for the Azure VMware Solution in March 2023. These new features and capabilities aim to simplify the process of extending VMware environments to Azure, reduce the complexity of managing hybrid deployments, and provide organizations with more options for managing their VMware workloads in the cloud.
Simplified Onboarding and Migration
Microsoft has simplified the process of onboarding and migrating VMware workloads to Azure with the Azure VMware Solution. This new capability provides organizations with the ability to quickly and easily migrate their existing VMware environments to Azure, without the need for manual intervention or configuration. Additionally, Microsoft has improved the onboarding and migration process with the addition of an automated pre-migration assessment report, which provides organizations with detailed insights into their existing VMware infrastructure and helps them identify potential issues that may impact their migration.
Enhanced Extensibility and Scalability
Microsoft has also improved the scalability and extensibility of the Azure VMware Solution with the introduction of new features and capabilities. This includes the ability to extend existing VMware workloads to Azure and scale up or down as needed, as well as the ability to connect to additional Azure services, such as Azure Active Directory and Azure Monitor. Additionally, organizations can now leverage Azure Resource Manager templates to automate the deployment and management of their VMware workloads in Azure.
More Secure and Efficient Management
Microsoft has also enhanced the security and efficiency of the Azure VMware Solution with the introduction of new features and capabilities. This includes the ability to leverage Azure Security Center to monitor and detect security threats, as well as the ability to utilize Azure Automation for automated, policy-driven management of VMware workloads in Azure. Additionally, organizations can now take advantage of Azure Policy for fine-grained control over the configuration of their VMware workloads.
Conclusion
The Azure VMware Solution provides organizations with a comprehensive set of capabilities for extending and managing their VMware workloads in Azure. With the new features and capabilities released in March 2023, Microsoft has made it easier than ever to onboard and migrate existing VMware workloads to Azure, while also providing organizations with more options for scaling, extensibility, and secure, efficient management.
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