Why IBM Cloud?

Expertise

One of world’s largest operators of VMware workloads, with over 15 years of experience

Compute

Right-size infrastructure and performance, with over 100 bare-metal configurations

Security

Highest data-security certification in the industry, with “keep your own key” (KYOK)

Veritas and IBM

When Veritas Technologies needed to transition to a new cloud provider, they selected IBM Cloud™. Veritas runs 95% of workloads in a public cloud VMware solution with a private level of security.

Start with your use case

IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions makes it simpler for your organization to capitalize on the tremendous potential of the cloud. Get started with a business continuity and disaster recovery strategy by easily backing up on-premises workloads to the cloud. Begin the transformation of your data center by expanding capacity, consolidating your data center footprint or leveraging cloud to modernize aging infrastructure. Or, if you’re looking to move toward cloud-native technologies, transform and modernize your existing VMware workloads in the cloud with AI and machine learning; future-proof the technology stack with Kubernetes; and maximize return on existing VMware investments.

Transform (PDF, 220 KB) →                                                  Modernize →

Products

IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions – Shared

Multitenant infrastructure offers cost-effective, flexible capacity and scalability. Reserve capacity ahead of time or choose to consume on demand.

IBM Cloud for VMware Solutions – Dedicated

Client-managed, single-tenant infrastructure offers higher levels of isolation for enhanced security and compliance readiness.

Single-node trials

The single-node trial for migration is available in two tailored versions for the modernization of your VMware workloads or to try disaster recovery (DR) on the IBM Cloud.

Learn the basics

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Introduction to VMware

A cheat sheet on VMware and how it is a crucial part of many enterprises' IT infrastructures.

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Virtualization explained

Virtualization is a process that allows for more efficient utilization of physical computer hardware.

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Virtual machines versus containers

Learn the differences that make up traditional virtual machines (VMs) vs. containers.

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