Migrate VMware to Azure Stack HCI with a Fixed‑Scoped, Senior‑Engineered Project
Yes, you can move from VMware vSphere to Microsoft Azure Stack HCI without double-paying or risking downtime. We keep your VMware environment under vendor support while we design and deploy your new hybrid
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 → Microsoft Azure Stack HCI after migration
- ✓Fixed-scope project, 2–4 senior platform engineers
- ✓Vendor support stays active on VMware while we build
- ✓Bridge on‑premises hosts to Azure billing & services
- ✓Move at your pace — no forced big‑bang cutover
- ✓Third‑party legacy support if vendor renewal lapses
- ✓24/7 US‑based support from day one
SAN incompatibility
If your legacy SAN arrays don’t support Storage Spaces Direct, we architect around them — or replace them within the fixed scope.
VMware clustering features
VMware-specific clustering features (vSphere Metro Storage Cluster, RDMs) are handled during the design phase — we convert or rebuild them for Hyper-V.
Overlapping support costs
Balancing your VMware support renewal with Azure Stack HCI build costs. We spare you the double-pay because your existing vendor contract stays active until you cut over.
VMware vSphere → Microsoft Azure Stack HCI migration — your questions answered
Will I need to maintain VMware support and pay for Azure Stack HCI support at the same time?+
Yes — we keep your existing VMware environment under vendor maintenance while we stand up Azure Stack HCI. You never pay twice for overlapping support.
What about legacy SAN arrays or VMware-specific features like vSphere Metro Storage Cluster and RDMs?+
Legacy SANs typically require re-architecting for Storage Spaces Direct. We assess compatibility early and plan for new storage or bridge connectivity. RDMs and vSphere Metro Storage Cluster features are addressed during the design phase.
Can I align this migration with my Microsoft EA renewal or hardware refresh cycle?+
Absolutely. Microsoft EA renewals, hardware lifecycle events, Broadcom VMware pricing increases, and Azure modernization initiatives all drive this move. We help you time the migration to maximize EA leverage.
What is the typical timeline and cost for a VMware to Azure Stack HCI migration?+
Most migrations complete in 3–6 months with 2–4 consultants. Budget ranges from $80,000 to $750,000 depending on cluster size and complexity. We scope it up front — no surprise overruns.
Design & TCO Assessment — No Obligation
You migrate. We manage. Our Managed Azure Stack HCI & Hybrid Cloud Operations keep your new infrastructure running after the move — patch management, health monitoring, and a single point of accountability. Same senior engineers, same fixed-scope discipline.