VMware Migration Workshop

Workshop Objectives:

1. Discover why migrating to AWS makes sense: Understand the reasons why AWS migration aligns with your organization’s strategic goals.

2. Evaluate how migration to AWS will impact your organization: Analyze the business and operational effects of the cloud transition.

3. Gain an overview of your current environment: Assess your current VMware infrastructure, hardware, and software to understand migration needs.

4. Identify your security needs: Learn how to address security and compliance requirements during migration.

5. Understand migration costs: Explore AWS pricing structures and funding options available for migration.

6. Decide on the best migration approach: Determine the most effective migration strategy for your needs, such as modernization, Lift and Shift, re-platforming, or hybrid solutions.

Agenda Items:

• Introduction & Current IT Assessment: A detailed review of your business strategy and the current state of your IT infrastructure.

• Cost Assessment: A breakdown of AWS costs and funding options mapped to your existing hardware and software requirements.

• Core Cloud Concepts: Learn the essential components of cloud adoption—AWS infrastructure, security best practices, operational considerations, and other important factors (e.g., app development, governance).

• In-Depth Analysis of 4 Key Areas: Deep dive into the four pillars of cloud adoption (Infrastructure, Security, Operations, People) with a dedicated 30-minute session for each.

• Mapping Your Journey: Create a prioritization matrix and align migration tasks to a feasible timeline.

• Conclusion & Actionable Next Steps: Open discussion, Q&A, and concrete next steps for your AWS migration.

AWS Tools and Services:

1. EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud): Scalable compute resources for your cloud workloads.

2. S3 (Simple Storage Service): Secure, scalable cloud storage solutions.

3. Application Migration Service: Simplify the migration of VMware workloads to AWS.

4. AWS Systems Manager: Manage and automate operations of your AWS resources post-migration.

Benefits:

• Clear Migration Strategy: Gain a comprehensive view of the migration process, including the best path and timeline for your organization.

• Cost & Security Guidance: Understand how to optimize your cloud costs and ensure secure migration and compliance.

• Practical Knowledge: Receive hands-on guidance on migrating VMware workloads to AWS with expert insights.

• Tailored Recommendations: Receive migration advice that is customized to your current IT state and organizational goals.