Migration & Modernization
Author: Patrick Kremer
Patrick Kremer is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect focused on Infrastructure Migration and Modernization. Patrick joined AWS in 2022, where he leverages his 20 years of VMware experience helping customers move to AWS solutions. He is a certified AWS Solutions Architect Professional with a passion for teaching and blogging.
Introducing the AWS Transform discovery tool
The AWS Transform discovery tool is an Open Virtual Appliance (OVA) that you deploy in your VMware infrastructure. This tool replaces the Application Discovery Service Agentless Collector. The discovery tool operates as a self-contained application that can be deployed on-premises without requiring cloud connectivity or external dependencies. This architecture makes it suitable for highly regulated […]
Using Export for vCenter with AWS Transform
Export for vCenter is a new AWS Open Source Python project you can use to export vCenter inventory data for import into AWS Transform for VMware. Export for vCenter retrieves only the data required as inputs for AWS Transform for VMware and AWS Transform Assessments. The data is exported into CSVs with columns matching the […]
New Capabilities in AWS Transform for VMware
Introduction We are excited to announce the general availability of AWS Transform for VMware, the first agentic AI experience purpose-built to accelerate VMware workload modernization. It automates application discovery, dependency mapping, migration planning, network conversion, and Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) instance optimization – reducing manual effort and accelerating cloud adoption. It addresses two of […]
Exporting network configuration data with Import/Export for NSX
Whether it’s VMware Cloud on AWS (VMC-A) or VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) situated on-premises, Import/Export for NSX is a new AWS Open Source tool that you can use to export your VMware NSX configuration into a zipped file. You can then import the zipfile into Amazon Q Developer transformation capabilities for VMware. Q Developer will […]
Getting started with Amazon Q Developer transformation capabilities for VMware
In this blog post, we explore how to get started with Amazon Q Developer transformation capabilities for VMware. Amazon Q Developer is an AI-powered assistant for software development that reimagines the experience of software development lifecycle, making it easier and faster to build, secure, manage and optimize applications on AWS, and now migrate and modernize […]
AWS for VMware at re:Invent 2024 – Attendee Guide
AWS re:Invent is returning to Las Vegas from December 2nd to December 6th, 2024. Join us for five transformative days of learning opportunities and inspiring migration stories that will accelerate your cloud journey and drive innovation. From large keynotes by AWS leaders, innovation talks, interactive sessions, and fun activities such as live music and games […]