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VMware VCF multi-site architectures, workload mobility, and disaster recovery strategies.   VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) provides robust solutions for multi-site architectures, workload mobility, and disaster recovery. Key strategies involve using  vSAN Stretched Clusters  for high availability within a region,  NSX Federation  for cross-site networking, and dedicated  disaster recovery  solutions like VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM) or VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery (vCDR) for failover between different regions or sites.  Multi-Site Architecture Design and Implementation Designing a VCF multi-site architecture involves careful planning of the management and workload domains across different physical locations.  Availability Zones and Regions : VCF architecture formalizes the concept of a "site" or "availability zone" (AZ). A region typically contains multiple AZs. Stretched Clusters :...

  This post outlines critical design decisions architects should consider when planning and deploying VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF). 1. VCF Constructs and Architecture VCF private cloud is composed of hierarchical constructs with clear management responsibilities: VCF Instance:  Includes a management domain and optional workload domains with core components such as vCenter, NSX, SDDC Manager, and ESX hosts. VCF Fleet:  Manages one or more VCF Instances along with fleet-level components like VCF Operations and VCF Automation. VCF Private Cloud:  Represents the highest level aggregating one or more VCF Fleets. Architects must design with these constructs in mind, determining how many instances and fleets are needed based on scale, organizational boundaries, and operational models. 2. VCF Operations Deployment Models VCF Operations is the central management console with deployment options affecting availability and recovery: Simple Model:  Single node, minimal foot...

Getting Started with Microsoft Azure VMware Solution (AVS)   As organizations modernize their infrastructure, many face a critical decision: migrate VMware workloads to the cloud using Azure VMware Solution (AVS) or refactor them for Azure-native services. This post walks you through what AVS is, how to set it up (with visuals), and how its costs compare to Azure-native alternatives.   What is Azure VMware Solution (AVS)? AVS is a fully managed VMware environment hosted on Azure. It allows you to run VMware workloads natively on Azure without refactoring or rearchitecting your applications. It includes: vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T, and HCX Seamless integration with Azure services Support for hybrid scenarios with ExpressRoute     How to Set Up Azure VMware Solution   Step 1: Plan Your Deployment Before deploying, gather: Azure subscription (EA, CSP, or MCA) Resource group and region CIDR block for...