Are you facing the critical decision of whether to modernize your on-premises infrastructure or transition to a new environment?
Navigate complex cost, security, and performance considerations
Ensure application compatibility across migration paths
Find the most beneficial strategic approach for your business
Migrate your on-premises VMware environment to your preferred Target using MaaS
Whether migrating to a Public Cloud VM, transitioning to Public Cloud VMware, relocating to a private cloud with AzureStack HCI, or moving to another VMware-enabled data center, the decision involves multifaceted considerations.
Public Cloud VM
Migrate your VMware workloads to Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud with smart, optimized deployment.
Private Cloud & Data Centers
Move to Azure Local, OpenStack, or another VMware-enabled infrastructure
Challenges of Traditional VMware Migration
Navigating this complex landscape requires a strategic approach to find the most beneficial path
Target Selection
Choosing the ideal target environment is a complex task with multiple variables
Manual Processes
Labor-intensive, error-prone, and disruptive to ongoing operations
Data Security
Ensuring integrity and security especially with sensitive information
App Compatibility
Seamless compatibility across migration paths is a significant hurdle
The MaaS Solution
How MaaS Simplifies Your Migration
Smart Scan & Assessment
Detailed analysis of your current VMware infrastructure, pinpointing key migration opportunities and challenges
Automated Powerhouse
One-click automation for migration, re-platforming, refactoring, and rehosting with cloud-native optimization
Platform Agnostic
Seamlessly migrate to public clouds, private clouds with AzureStack HCI, or VMware-based data centers
Seamless Data Flow
Minimal downtime while maintaining data integrity and security throughout the entire migration process
Expert Guidance
End-to-end expertise from initial assessment to post-migration optimization with dedicated support
Automatic Rightsizing
Intelligent resource allocation based on workload demands, ensuring maximum cost-effectiveness
Tailored Migration Paths for Every Need
Choose your destination and let MaaS handle the complexity
VMware to Azure Migration
Seamlessly transition to Azure Virtual Machines with intelligent workload assessment and automated migration workflows.
Azure VMware Solution (AVS) native support
Azure Hybrid Benefit optimization
Integration with Azure services (AI, analytics, security)
Azure Local for hybrid scenarios
VMware to AWS Migration
Leverage VMware Cloud on AWS or migrate to EC2 instances with precision-driven automation and cost optimization strategies.
EC2 instance rightsizing with AI
AWS service integration (RDS & S3)
Cost optimization with Reserved Instances
VMware to VMware Migration
Modernize and consolidate VMware environments across data centers, upgrade infrastructure, or migrate to next-gen VMware platforms.
Data center consolidation and optimization
vSphere version upgrades with zero downtime
Hardware refresh migrations
Private cloud modernization strategies
PaaS Modernization Insights
Migrate applications to Azure PaaS services with intelligent assessment, dependency mapping, and guided modernization paths. MaaS helps you reduce operational overhead and accelerate cloud-native adoption.
Identify workloads suitable for PaaS platforms
Understand performance and dependency patterns before modernization
Compare VM vs PaaS cost implications
Get recommendations for modernization without manual analysis
Plan phased PaaS adoption while keeping core VM migrations automated
Containerization & Kubernetes Enablement
Transform legacy workloads into secure, scalable containers with automated insights and Kubernetes-ready deployment blueprints. MaaS simplifies container adoption across AKS and hybrid environments.
Discover existing containerized workloads during Scan & Assessment
Identify applications suitable for containerization
Understand mapping of services for future Kubernetes deployment
Compare modernization paths across VMs, containers, and hybrid models
Plan container adoption strategies with accurate dependency insights
Where MaaS Can Take Your VMware Workloads
MaaS supports seamless VMware workload migration across major clouds, hybrid infrastructures,
and cross-hypervisor platforms simplifying lift-and-shift and modernization journeys.
Public Clouds (Lift & Shift)
• AWS - EC2
• Azure - Azure VMs
• Azure Stack / Azure Local
• Google Cloud (GCP) - Compute Engine
• Oracle Cloud (OCI) - Compute
• IBM OpenShift / OpenShift on IBM Cloud
Cross-Hypervisor & On-Prem
• Hyper-V
• Azure Local (Azure Stack HCI)
• KVM-based environments
• OpenStack
OS Modernization During Migration
• CentOS to RHEL conversion integrated into the workflow
The MaaS Advantage
Experience transformative benefits that drive business value
Reduced Disruptions
Minimize downtime and maintain business continuity during migration
Enhanced Performance
Improved performance and scalability to handle increased workloads
Cost Savings
Automated and optimized migration reduces both direct and indirect costs
Security & Compliance
Data and applications meet necessary security and compliance standards
MaaS Implementation Timeline
Predictable, efficient migration at any scale
Up to 100 Servers
Scan & Assessment (1–2 days)
Prerequisite enablement, credential onboarding, environment scanning, and generation of assessment reports.
Migration Planning (Customer-Led)
Based on MaaS insights and reports. Customers finalize migration strategy, waves, and cutover approach.
Migration Execution (2–4 weeks)
Phased execution depending on customer approvals, infra readiness, cutover windows, and post-migration validation.
Up to 1,000 Servers
Scan & Assessment (2–3 days)
Enterprise-scale discovery, profile-based scanning, data ingestion, and detailed assessment output.
Migration Planning (Customer-Led)
MaaS provides recommendations, dependency mapping, and move group insights.
Customer defines final roadmap and migration waves.
Migration Execution (8–10 weeks)
Large-scale, wave-based migration with continuous optimization, stakeholder checkpoints, and validation cycles.
Why Choose MaaS?
Pioneering Technology
MaaS leverages a next-generation AI platform to deliver intelligent and automated solutions for complex VMware migrations
Tailored Strategies
We analyze your environment and customize the migration approach for optimal performance and cost-effectiveness
Proven Track Record
Our team has a history of delivering successful and reliable migration solutions across industries
Comprehensive Support
We offer end-to-end support throughout the entire migration process with dedicated expert teams
Security Focus
MaaS prioritizes data security and ensures adherence to industry standards and compliance requirements
Speed & Precision
Accelerate your migration with the precision of AI-powered processes and automation
Customer Success
MaaS Success Stories
Real results from organizations that trusted MaaS
Rapid Cloud Assessment
US-based DMZ Infrastructure Assessment for Microsoft Azure Migration
Everything You Need to Know About VMware Migration
Get answers to common questions about migrating your VMware environment with MaaS
VMware migration is the process of moving virtual machines, workloads, and applications from VMware environments to alternative platforms. Organizations are exploring alternatives due to Broadcom's acquisition of VMware, which has led to licensing changes, pricing concerns, and strategic shifts. Many enterprises are seeking cost-effective, flexible solutions that offer cloud-native capabilities while maintaining operational continuity. MaaS enables organizations to evaluate and execute migration strategies to Azure, AWS, GCP, or modernized VMware environments with confidence.
MaaS leverages AI-powered automation to streamline every phase of VMware migration. The platform automatically discovers your VMware infrastructure, maps dependencies, performs workload assessments, and recommends optimal target configurations. It handles migration tasks including re-platforming, refactoring, and rehosting with one-click execution. MaaS also automates rightsizing, resource optimization, network configuration, and post-migration validation—reducing manual effort by up to 80% and minimizing migration risks through intelligent automation.
Yes, MaaS is platform-agnostic and supports migration to all major public clouds including Microsoft Azure, Amazon AWS, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Oracle Cloud. Whether you're migrating to native cloud VMs (Azure VMs, EC2, Compute Engine), VMware-based cloud services (Azure VMware Solution, VMware Cloud on AWS), or hybrid configurations, MaaS provides tailored migration pathways. The platform optimizes workloads for each cloud provider's unique features, pricing models, and architectural best practices to maximize performance and cost-efficiency.
MaaS offers comprehensive VMware to Azure migration capabilities, supporting both Azure VMware Solution (AVS) for lift-and-shift scenarios and native Azure VMs for cloud-native transformations. Key benefits include automated Azure Hybrid Benefit calculations for cost savings, seamless integration with Azure services (Azure AD, Security Center, Monitor), optimized network configuration, and support for AzureStack HCI for hybrid deployments. MaaS ensures compliance with Azure best practices, automates resource tagging, and provides detailed cost projections to help organizations maximize their Azure investment.
MaaS employs advanced replication and cutover strategies to achieve near-zero downtime during VMware to AWS migrations. The platform supports continuous data replication, live migration techniques, and intelligent workload synchronization to keep applications running during transition. For VMware Cloud on AWS migrations, MaaS maintains VMware compatibility while enabling seamless cutover. For EC2 migrations, it optimizes instance types, configures VPC networking, implements IAM policies, and integrates with AWS services. Automated rollback capabilities and comprehensive testing environments ensure business continuity throughout the migration process.
Yes, MaaS supports cross-hypervisor migrations from VMware to alternative virtualization platforms including Microsoft Hyper-V, KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine), and other enterprise hypervisors. The platform handles the technical complexities of converting virtual machine formats (VMDK to VHD/VHDX for Hyper-V, VMDK to qcow2 for KVM), driver updates, and configuration adjustments. MaaS ensures compatibility, optimizes performance for the target hypervisor, and validates application functionality post-migration. This flexibility allows organizations to diversify their virtualization strategy and reduce vendor lock-in.
MaaS uses AI-driven analytics to perform comprehensive workload assessments, analyzing CPU, memory, storage, and network utilization patterns over time. The platform identifies over-provisioned resources and recommends optimal target configurations based on actual performance data, not just allocated capacity. Cost optimization features include TCO comparisons across cloud providers, Reserved Instance and Savings Plan recommendations, storage tier optimization, and elimination of unused resources. MaaS provides detailed cost projections with various scenarios, helping organizations achieve 30-50% cost savings compared to lift-and-shift migrations without intelligent rightsizing.
Absolutely. MaaS features advanced automated discovery that scans your entire VMware infrastructure—identifying virtual machines, applications, databases, storage configurations, and network topologies without manual intervention. The platform creates comprehensive dependency maps showing application relationships, data flows, and interconnections between workloads. This dependency mapping is critical for planning migration waves, ensuring related applications move together, and preventing service disruptions. MaaS continuously updates discovery data and provides visual dashboards to help migration teams understand infrastructure complexity and make informed decisions.
Security is paramount in every MaaS migration. The platform employs end-to-end encryption for data in transit and at rest, secure authentication mechanisms, and role-based access controls to protect sensitive information throughout the migration journey. MaaS maintains audit trails for compliance requirements (HIPAA, PCI-DSS, GDPR, SOC 2), implements network isolation during migration, and validates security configurations in target environments. The platform automatically applies security best practices for each cloud provider, including encryption key management, network security groups, and identity access policies, ensuring your migrated workloads meet or exceed your current security posture.
Migration timelines with MaaS are significantly faster than traditional approaches. For up to 100 servers, expect 1-2 days for assessment and planning, followed by 2-4 weeks for migration execution. For larger environments with up to 1,000 servers, assessment takes 2-3 days, with migration execution spanning 8-10 weeks. These timelines include comprehensive testing, validation, and post-migration optimization. MaaS automation reduces manual effort by 70-80%, allowing your IT team to focus on strategic activities rather than repetitive tasks. The platform's parallel processing capabilities enable simultaneous migration of multiple workloads, dramatically accelerating the overall migration timeline compared to manual or semi-automated approaches.
