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How do you use forklift migration to move VMs to the cloud?
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New cloud service models put providers in the data center
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Live-migrate Hyper-V VMs in and outside a failover cluster
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Migrate virtual machines from development to production
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Editor's note
VM migration has become an increasingly complex topic as sources and destinations have multiplied. IT managers must go beyond traditional methods and learn how to migrate VMs to and from cloud services.
Live-migrating VMs can pose additional challenges. VMware and Hyper-V managers have specific requirements they must consider to ensure the process goes smoothly. Additionally, they must know how to migrate test/dev VMs to production and ensure they don't introduce any problems.
This essential guide presents best practices for migrating VMs to and from the cloud, live-migrating VMware and Hyper-V VMs, navigating test/dev migration and tips for major migration destinations.
1VM migration to the cloud
Planning for a VM-to-cloud migration is just as important, if not more so, than overseeing the actual migration process. If you don't review the requirements of your workloads and cloud provider, and properly prepare your VMs for the move, you could encounter unexpected errors or compatibility issues with partitions, OSes and image formats.
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What cloud compatibility issues can arise with VM migration?
Many compatibility issues can arise when moving VMs to the public cloud. Watch out for compatibility problems with partitions, OSes and image formats to ensure a smooth migration. Read Now
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How do you use forklift migration to move VMs to the cloud?
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Which VM migration techniques prepare VMs for the cloud?
Prepare your VMs with cloud migration best practices that examine how suitable a VM is for migration, what groundwork needs to be prepared for it and the costs of migration. Read Now
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How do you prepare for a VM migration in cloud computing?
Prepare for a VM migration by examining the requirements of your VMs and your cloud provider. Configure the VM for migration and match the settings to the cloud provider. Read Now
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Prepare for VM-to-cloud workload migration
Migrating VMs to the cloud can be relatively straightforward if you lay the groundwork to meet workload and vendor requirements. Follow these steps to prepare for the migration. Read Now
2VM migration from the cloud
With all the hype out there, it's easy to jump the migration gun and simply move everything to the cloud. In actuality, it might make sense from a cost or compliance standpoint to keep some workloads on premises -- but review licensing and egress charges to ensure it's the right move.
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VMware Cloud on Dell EMC bridges on-premises infrastructure
VMware's new cloud service enables corporate users to deploy and manage on-premises environments in both their core data centers and edge locations. Read Now
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New cloud service models put providers in the data center
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AWS Outposts shaped by on-prem forerunner from Microsoft
AWS Outposts immediately drew comparison to Microsoft Azure Stack, but Amazon said it designed its service differently based on perceived weaknesses in the competition's offering. Read Now
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Google Cloud Services Platform moves hybrid approach on premises
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Migrate cloud applications back to on-premises applications
In the cloud frenzy, it's easy to lose sight of what to do if the cloud doesn't work. With time, patience and cost planning, administrators can migrate applications back on premises. Read Now
3VM live migration
Live-migration features from VMware to Microsoft differ, but the general concept is the same. The ability to migrate workloads without shutting down the VMs they reside on improves workload availability and minimizes disruptions to application users. Learn how to avoid too many concurrent migrations to ensure top performance and ways to resolve common live-migration errors.
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Get to know the Hyper-V processor compatibility mode feature
Hyper-V processor compatibility is relatively easy to use, but it disables some advanced CPU features and is only intended for specific circumstances on a temporary basis. Read Now
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Troubleshoot common VM live migration errors
VM live migration errors in Hyper-V include connection issues, virtual switch mismatches and incompatible hardware. Learn more about these common errors and how to resolve them. Read Now
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Navigate VMware EVC disadvantages during live migration
Traditional VMware vMotion migration relies on hardware similarities. VMware EVC mode enables live migration despite differences, but it can have an effect on performance. Read Now
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Consider Hyper-V live migration requirements before configuration
An effective live migration setup is key to a complete Hyper-V configuration. Consider these expert recommendations, such as limiting concurrent live migrations, to ensure success. Read Now
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Live-migrate Hyper-V VMs in and outside a failover cluster
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4Test/dev to production
Managers must often migrate VMs from test/dev environments to production environments, so they must consider connectivity, security, compliance and licensing during the initial VM creation stage. If this stage doesn't garner the full attention it requires, subsequent migrations could cause all sorts of problems or not work at all.
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Testing applications in production vs. non-production benefits
To ensure proper application security testing, production and non-production systems should both be tested. In this tip, expert Kevin Beaver weighs the pros and cons. Read Now
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Mix test and production environments with hyper-convergence
Despite the enhanced separation that hyper-converged infrastructure can offer, it's better to mix environments and use rules to create a hardware-independent workload balance. Read Now
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5Migration destinations
There are several migration destinations to choose from, and that list seems to be growing. Some popular cloud platforms include Microsoft Azure and VMware Cloud on AWS. The cloud isn't always the best option, though; consider moving between on-premises platforms as well. The key is to evaluate options based on current and future business needs.
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Azure-to-AWS migration tool aims to lure Microsoft workloads
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Azure Migrate aims to attract VMware workloads to the cloud
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New partnership will give admins ability to migrate VMware to Azure
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