Category: Amazon Elastic VMware Service (Amazon EVS)

When deploying Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS), the NSX Edge Cluster deploys independently of the Software Defined Data Center (SDDC) Manager, preventing access to Application Virtual Networks for optional VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) tools such as VCF Logs, VCF Operations and VCF Automation. This post outlines a solution enabling Application Virtual Networks by deploying an […]

Introduction Migrating VMware workloads to the cloud presents numerous challenges for organizations. From maintaining application dependencies and preserving IP addresses to managing downtime windows and ensuring consistent performance, the complexity of these migrations can often slow down cloud adoption initiatives. Network reconfigurations, application testing, and maintaining business continuity throughout the migration process add additional layers […]

Discover how to revolutionize your VMware environment with AWS’s latest AI-powered migration tools and modernization solutions. This year’s re:Invent showcases new breakthroughs such as AWS Transform and Amazon Elastic VMware Service (Amazon EVS), real-world transformation strategies from industry leaders and guidance to get your digital transformation started. We’ve curated the top VMware-focused sessions that matter […]

Layer 2 (L2) network extensions play a critical role in hybrid cloud and data center migrations by providing seamless connectivity between on-premises and cloud environments. They allow virtual machines (VMs) to keep their IP and MAC addresses, ensuring application continuity during migrations or hybrid deployments. Three prominent solutions for L2 extensions are VMware HCX, Nutanix […]

For enterprises running mission-critical workloads on VMware, moving to the cloud has often meant choosing between maintaining existing investments and embracing innovation. Today, that changes. Amazon Elastic VMware Service (Amazon EVS) is now generally available in six AWS Regions, delivering AWS scale, flexibility, performance and security to VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) users. What Amazon EVS […]

Update as of June 18, 2025: Amazon EVS public preview has expanded to include the Europe (Ireland) AWS Region. This post has been updated to reflect the current regional availability. When we introduced Amazon Elastic VMware Service (Amazon EVS) at AWS re:Invent 2024, customers were eager to learn more about this new pathway to leverage […]