Demo: VMware to Azure Migration - Step by Step Guide of Migratrating VMware to Azure

Welcome to another episode of Krome Cast: Tech IT Out! In this episode, Commercial Director Sam Mager and Technical Director Ben Randall walk you through a detailed step-by-step demonstration of migrating virtual machines from VMware to Microsoft Azure using Veeam Backup and Replication.

This video is part of our trilogy series covering VMware alternatives for those looking for information on how to migrate away from VMware:
Part 1: VMware to Hyper V using SCVMM    • Demo: VMware Migration to Hyper-V Usi...  
Part 2: VMware to Hyper V using Veeam    • Demo: VMware to Hyper-V Migration usi...  
Part 3: VMware to Azure Migration Demo    • Demo: VMware to Azure Migration - Ste...  

We begin by discussing the impact of Broadcom's acquisition of VMware and the challenges users face due to pricing changes. For those looking to migrate from VMware, Sam and Ben explore multiple options, including moving to on-premise solutions or transitioning to cloud platforms like Azure. You'll also see a live demo where two VMs (Server 2008 and Server 2022) are migrated seamlessly from VMware to Azure.

Key topics include:

00:00 - 🎙️ Introduction & Episode Overview
01:00 - ⚡ Broadcom & VMware Impact
02:45 - 🔄 Recap of past episodes - migrating to Hyper-V using Veeam or SCVMM
03:40 - ☁️ Migrating VMware to Azure
05:10 - 🖥️ Demo Setup: VMware to Azure Migration
07:30 - 🔧 Step 1: Removing VMware Tools
09:00 - 💾 Step 2: Backing Up VMs with Veeam
12:00 - 🚀 Step 3: Live Demo of Restoring VMware to Azure
19:30 - 💸 Cost Considerations & Right-Sizing
21:00 - 💼 Reserved Instances for Savings
22:30 - 🔄 Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery
23:35 - 📝 Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts

Whether you're considering migrating VMware to Azure or exploring cloud options, this guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of the process. Watch the full VMware to cloud demo and gain valuable insights into cloud migration strategies.

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