Trusted VMware to AKS Migrations — Senior Engineers, Fixed Scope
Refactor your VMware vSphere VMs into containerized services on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) with a fixed-scope project run by senior platform engineers.
The lowest-cost way off VMware vSphere: our migration tooling automates the repetitive work —you pay senior engineers for judgment, not keystrokes.
How we support VMware vSphere → Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) after migration
- ✓Fixed-scope project – no budget surprises.
- ✓Senior platform engineers lead your migration.
- ✓Keep vendor support on vSphere while you refactor.
- ✓Containerize legacy VMs into cloud-native AKS services.
- ✓40–70% savings on legacy platform support during move.
Hypervisor Cost Spiral
Rising VMware licensing costs and hypervisor renewal pressures.
Legacy OS Roadblock
Legacy OS platforms (Windows 2003/2008) with kernel-level dependencies that resist containerization.
Migration Without Safety Net
Fear of a forced big-bang cutover that risks downtime and data loss.
VMware vSphere → Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) migration — your questions answered
What if my VMs run Windows Server 2003/2008 that can't be containerized?+
Yes. If your legacy OS can’t run in a container, we first modernize it—move to a supported OS or isolate kernel dependencies—then containerize the application. We keep vSphere support active so you have time to refactor safely.
How do you handle support during the migration?+
We keep your existing vendor support contract active for the vSphere environment while we refactor. If the contract lapses before migration completes, our third-party support covers most operational issues on the legacy platform. No forced big-bang cutover.
What is the typical timeline and budget for a vSphere-to-AKS migration?+
Costs depend on scope. Typical projects run 6–12 months with 3–6 senior consultants. Budgets range from $140,000 to $1,100,000. The fixed scope means no change orders.
What makes containerizing vSphere VMs more cost-effective than a lift-and-shift?+
Containerization reduces licensing overhead (no hypervisor per-CPU costs), lowers infrastructure footprint, and aligns your enterprise with Azure-native managed services. Our process ensures you save 40–70% on legacy support while you make the move.
Your Next Step: An Azure AKS Containerization Roadmap Workshop
After migration, rely on our Managed AKS Platform Engineering & Security Operations for ongoing optimization, security patching, and 24/7 US-based support.