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1. List all VMs<\/strong>: Use free tools like RVTools to list every virtual machine. Note their CPU, memory, storage, and operating systems. This will let you know about the hidden resources you forgot about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 2. Map dependencies<\/strong>: Identify which applications talk to each other. That database server might be connected to three different apps you didn’t realize.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 3. Categorize workloads<\/strong>: Label each of them under : Step 2: Choose Your Migration Method<\/strong> <\/strong> Step 3: Prep Your AWS Environment – Set Up Your New Environment<\/strong> 1. Create an AWS Landing Zone<\/strong><\/strong> 2. Set up networking<\/strong><\/strong> 3. Test backup solutions<\/strong> Step 4: Migrate in Waves – Move Room by Room<\/strong> Important takeaways<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step 5: Optimize & Clean Up – Arrange Your New Space<\/strong> Conclusion<\/strong> It is the process of moving virtual machines, applications, and workloads from VMware environments to AWS cloud infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The key strategies include Rehost (lift & shift), Replatform, and Refactor, depending on how much you want to optimize or modernize your applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rehosting (lift & shift) is the fastest and simplest method, as it moves applications without major changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Migrating in waves reduces risk, allows testing at each stage, and ensures minimal disruption to business operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can optimize costs by right-sizing instances, using AWS Cost Explorer, and shutting down unused resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Facing issues? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Our technical support
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–Medium<\/em> (internal tools like HR systems)
-Critical<\/em> (customer-facing production apps)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Not everything needs the same moving method:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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-Build VPCs that match your current VMware setup
-Set up Direct Connect\/VPN if keeping some systems on-premise<\/p>\n\n\n\n
-Verify Amazon S3<\/a>\/EFS works with your data
-Practice restoring backups before you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You wouldn’t move all your furniture at once – the same logic applies. Move workloads in batches, starting with the easiest :<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Move test\/dev environments – low risk if something goes wrong<\/li>\n\n\n\n
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After the movers leave, you’d organize your new home:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Like moving to a new house, a successful migration has three main steps: first, make a complete list of everything you’re moving and know everything about each VM’s specs and dependencies; second, carefully choose the best migration method for each workload, whether it’s simple rehosting, optimization through replatforming, or complete modernization through refactoring; and third, carry out your move in controlled waves, starting with non-critical test environments where you can safely learn and make changes before moving on to your most important systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\nFAQ Section<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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