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OCVS to OCI Workload Migration - Key benefits

 In this blogpost we will see the benefits of migration of workloads from OCVS to OCI Native. First lets understand the offerings of OCVS and OCI Native:

OCVS Solution:

Oracle Cloud VMware Solution (OCVS) provides a fully customer-controlled, native VMware environment hosted on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). It enables enterprises to seamlessly migrate and run VMware-based workloads in the cloud without refactoring, using the same tools, processes, and policies they use on-premises. OCVS offers high performance, enhanced security, and integration with OCI services, supporting hybrid and multi-cloud strategies while maintaining full compatibility with existing VMware operations.

OCI Native Solution:

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Compute provides scalable, high-performance virtual machines (VMs), bare metal servers, and containerized compute environments to run a wide range of workloads—from enterprise applications to cloud-native services. With flexible shapes, automatic scaling, and cost-effective pricing, OCI Compute enables organizations to match resources to their exact performance needs. It integrates seamlessly with other OCI services, offering robust security, high availability, and support for automation and DevOps, making it ideal for dynamic and mission-critical computing requirements.


The following are the key benefits of using OCI native over OCVS:

1. Cost Optimization

  • Lower TCO: Native OCI services (like Compute, Block Storage, File Storage, etc.) are typically more cost-effective than running a full VMware stack in OCVS.

  • Pay-as-you-go: OCI offers flexible billing options and auto-scaling features, helping reduce costs during low usage periods.

2. Operational Simplification

  • Less Overhead: Migrating to OCI reduces the need to manage VMware infrastructure (vCenter, NSX, etc.), lowering operational complexity.

  • Managed Services: OCI offers managed services (e.g., Oracle Autonomous Database, Functions, Kubernetes), which reduce the burden on internal teams.

3. Improved Scalability and Flexibility

  • Elastic Resources: OCI allows dynamic scaling of compute, storage, and network resources, enabling more flexible workloads.

  • Wide Range of Services: Native OCI services support advanced capabilities such as AI/ML, analytics, and integration with Oracle SaaS/PaaS.

4. Enhanced Integration with Oracle Ecosystem

  • Optimized for Oracle Workloads: OCI is built and optimized for Oracle applications and databases, offering better performance, SLAs, and support.

  • Unified Management: Centralized monitoring, identity, and policy management across OCI services.

5. Security and Compliance

  • OCI Native Security: Take advantage of OCI’s built-in security features like OCI Vault, Cloud Guard, and Identity and Access Management (IAM).

  • Reduced Attack Surface: Migrating away from VMware reduces the complexity of securing legacy systems.

6. Modernization Opportunities

  • Application Modernization: Moving to OCI allows you to refactor or re-platform workloads using containers, serverless, and microservices.

  • DevOps Enablement: Native OCI services support modern DevOps practices and automation pipelines.

 

Impact on customer post Broadcom acquisition:

The Broadcom acquisition of VMware has introduced significant changes that are impacting VMware customers across licensing, support, and product strategy. Many customers have reported concerns over the shift to subscription-only licensing, potential cost increases, and uncertainty around the future roadmap of certain VMware products. Additionally, changes in partner programs and support structures have prompted some organizations to reassess their long-term virtualization and cloud strategies. As a result, many VMware customers are exploring alternative platforms or accelerating migrations to public cloud solutions, including Oracle Cloud VMware Solution (OCVS), to maintain control, stability, and continuity of their VMware-based environments.

Conclusion:

From a technical standpoint, OCI Compute provides a more scalable, flexible, and cloud-native infrastructure compared to OCVS. OCI Compute enables integration with a broad range of OCI services such as Load Balancer, Object Storage, Autonomous Database, and Kubernetes (OKE), allowing for efficient deployment of modern, cloud-optimized applications. It supports features like autoscaling, custom images, flexible shapes, and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform/Ansible) for streamlined DevOps workflows. In contrast, OCVS offers a fully managed VMware environment ideal for legacy workloads or minimal-change migrations, but comes with higher operational overhead and less integration with native OCI services. For organizations aiming to modernize infrastructure and embrace cloud-native architecture, OCI Compute is the preferred technical direction.

thanks for reading :)

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ZAHEER

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