VMware has long been the backbone of enterprise virtualization. But with the recent licensing overhaul following Broadcom’s acquisition, organizations are grappling with rising costs, inflexible subscription models, and limited deployment options. As these VMware licensing challenges intensify, now is the time to rethink your infrastructure and embrace a future-ready cloud migration strategy.
The Shift: From Flexibility to Constraints
Broadcom’s changes have phased out perpetual licenses in favor of bundled subscriptions—driving up total cost of ownership (TCO) and reducing control for IT teams. Many businesses now face difficult choices: commit to expensive renewals or migrate away from legacy systems.
This is more than a licensing issue. It’s a strategic inflection point.
To stay competitive, many organizations are choosing to migrate VMware on cloud using VMware Cloud on AWS—a scalable, secure solution that blends the familiarity of VMware with the power of AWS.
Why Migrate VMware on AWS Cloud?
Migrating to VMware Cloud on AWS provides a seamless transition path for enterprises, offering:
Operational continuity using existing VMware tools (vSphere, vSAN, NSX)
On-demand scalability with elastic AWS infrastructure
Reduced CapEx, with pay-as-you-go pricing and right-sizing options
Access to AWS-native services (AI, ML, analytics, serverless computing)
Built-in security and compliance across global regions
You can maintain a hybrid environment or fully transition to cloud—without retooling or rewriting applications.
Financial Flexibility Through AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP)
Cloud migration isn’t just about modernization—it’s also about cost-efficiency.
Eligible customers (typically with 50+ VMware servers) can leverage the AWS Migration Acceleration Program (MAP) to receive:
Funding support
Technical guidance
Automation tools to streamline migration
MAP reduces your upfront investment, accelerates time-to-value, and minimizes financial risk as you migrate VMware on AWS.
Simplified Cloud Migration Strategy with Expert Partners
Worried about downtime or complexity? Migration tools like VMware HCX enable live workload migration with minimal disruption.
To ensure smooth execution, AWS Premier Consulting Partners End-to-end cloud migration services
Deep expertise in VMware environments
Partnerships with leading platforms like RiverMeadow (automated migration) and MontyCloud (post-migration governance and automation)
From planning to execution and post-migration optimization, NorthBay ensures your cloud migration strategy is secure, cost-effective, and future-proof.
Security and Compliance: Built into the Core
Security and governance are top concerns when migrating critical workloads. VMware Cloud on AWS offers:
Encryption at rest and in transit
IAM controls, logging, and monitoring
Compliance certifications like HIPAA, GDPR, ISO, SOC 1/2/3
This makes it ideal for regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and government.
Unlock Innovation Post-Migration
The real power of AWS comes after migration. Once VMware workloads are in AWS, you can:
Integrate AI/ML and analytics with services like SageMaker and Redshift
Adopt DevOps practices with containerization and CI/CD pipelines
Automate operations using AWS Systems Manager or MontyCloud
Scale applications globally with minimal overhead
What starts as a response to licensing challenges becomes a platform for transformation.
Don’t Let Licensing Deadlines Drive Your Decisions
VMware licensing changes are forcing fast decisions—but waiting too long could limit your options. By acting now, you can take control of your cloud migration journey, unlock AWS funding, and ensure a smooth, secure transition.
The time to migrate VMware on cloud isn’t someday—it’s now.