Google Cloud VMware Engine

Migrate and modernize your VMware workloads natively in Google Cloud.

Trusted experience meets future-oriented innovation

VMware in the Cloud

Many organizations rely on VMware as their VMware systems provider. However, running them on-premises often requires significant investments in hardware, software, and operational expenses. With Google Cloud VMware Engine, you can now run your VMware workloads natively in Google Cloud without having to re-architect or re-platform them. This VMware integration allows you to seamlessly migrate your workloads and continue operating as before.

This modern server infrastructure provides access to innovative Google capabilities, allowing you to solve new business problems and drive better innovation.

Google Cloud  VMware Engine

Google Cloud VMware Engine (GCVE) is an officially validated and supported VMware cloud, enabling enterprises to run their VMware workloads natively in Google Cloud by integrating GCVE into their existing VMware Cloud Foundation environments. Leverage your existing VMware investments while gaining the benefits of Google Cloud’s infrastructure, services, and global reach.

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You get a dedicated, isolated VMware SDDC environment out-of-the-box, including VMware vSphere ESXi for server virtualization, VMware vSAN for hyper-converged, FC-based storage clusters, VMware NSX-T for network virtualization and firewall services For application stacks and VMware HCX for enterprise workload mobility (optional), for Workload Mobility into VMware Cloud on AWS or other on-premises environments

Leverage the VMware tools and processes you're accustomed to, including vCenter for management and familiar VMware operational models.

Run and operate your VMware environment seamlessly. Simple, end-to-end workflows for VMware administrators.

Benefit from high-performance, low-latency access to the full range of native Google Cloud services such as BigQuery for analytics, Vertex AI for machine learning, Cloud Storage for object storage, Cloud SQL for managed databases and much more.

Scale your VMware environment in the cloud up or down as needed, add hosts in minutes and flexibly adapt resources to your business requirements.

Deploy your VMware workloads across multiple Google Cloud regions worldwide to ensure global reach, low latency and geographic redundancy.

Your benefits

The Added Value of Google Cloud VMware Engine

Utilizing Google Cloud VMware Engine offers your company significant advantages on the path to the cloud and beyond:

Migrate Easily

VMware workloads can be migrated quickly and with low risk to Google Cloud without cumbersome refactoring.

Work as Usual

IT teams can continue using familiar VMware tools and processes for a seamless transition.

Leverage Innovation

Migrated VMware applications can take advantage of powerful Google Cloud services (data analytics, AI/ML, etc.).

Reduce Costs

Reduce your own data center costs (hardware, power, etc.) and benefit from flexible Google Cloud models.

Scale Agilely

The VMware environment in the cloud can be dynamically scaled up or down, and resources provisioned instantly as needed.

Enhanced Disaster Recovery

Cost-efficient and reliable disaster recovery solutions in Google Cloud for your VMware workloads.

Modernize Data Centers

Completely move VMware data centers to Google Cloud and thereby modernize your IT infrastructure.

Foster Innovation

IT teams are relieved from managing physical infrastructure to focus on value-adding projects.

Accelerate your cloud migration while reducing risk. With GCVE, you can quickly migrate your VMware workloads without the complexity of refactoring.

Sebastian Lutz Head of Infrastructure Google Cloud

Google Cloud VMware Engine Use Cases

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Data Center Extension / Exit

Extend or exit your on-premises data center by seamlessly extending your VMware workloads to the cloud or completely exiting on-premises datacenters with VMware-on-VMware workloads in GCVE.

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Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity

Set up disaster recovery solutions for your VMware workloads, enabling failover and failback between on-premises and Google Cloud environments.

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Application Modernization of Legacy Workloads

Relocate demanding enterprise applications such as SAP, Oracle databases or other business-critical systems running on VMware securely and efficiently to the Google Cloud.

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Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) in the Cloud

Deliver virtual desktops and applications via VDI, benefiting from scalability and performance in the cloud while reducing infrastructure management overhead.

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Development and Test Environments

Rapidly spin up and tear down development and test environments in the cloud, saving costs by only paying for resources when needed.

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Temporary Capacity Bursting

Temporarily extend your on-premises capacity by bursting VMware workloads to Google Cloud during periods of high demand.

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Consolidation of Hardware and Reduction of Technical Debt

Consolidate aging hardware infrastructure into Google Cloud, reducing technical debt and benefiting from the latest hardware capabilities without large upfront investments.

A selection of our services

From VMware Engine Workload Assessment to Migration

GCVE Cloud Foundation

As part of our Google Cloud VMware Engine Cloud Foundation offering, we serve as the foundation for the Google Cloud VMware Engine migration into a Google Cloud environment in adherence with Best Practices for SiteReliability Engineering, IAM and secure infrastructure implementation.

General establishment of the Google Cloud landing zone and anchor systems.
Identity & Access Management (IAM).
Network and Security Architecture.
Google Cloud VMware Engine Architecture.

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GCVE Migration Service

Under our Google Cloud VMware Engine Migration Service, we perform a step-by-step migration of identified workloads from your data centers to the Google Cloud VMware Engine environment, including tests and proper documentation to ensure a smooth migration process through our Professional Cloud Architects.

Planning of the VM migration.
Execution of the VM migration.
Project and Engagement Management.

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GCVE Workload Assessment

In our Google Cloud VMware Engine Workload Assessment, we evaluate your existing VMware infrastructure and workloads. Our experienced architects provide recommendations based on these insights for a successful migration.