Azure VMware Solution AV36 Specialized Compute
This Azure VMware Solution AV36 Specialized Compute license provides access to advanced VMware capabilities within the Azure cloud, enabling enhanced performance for critical workloads.
- License Activation: Grants access to specialized compute resources for VMware environments hosted on Azure.
- Term and Billing: Subscription-based licensing with recurring billing, ensuring continuous access to features.
- Platform Applicability: Designed for Azure VMware Solution deployments, optimizing virtualized infrastructure.
- Key Value: Ensures licensing compliance and unlocks advanced features for regulatory requirements and operational efficiency.
Product Overview
Product Overview
This is a platform software license for Microsoft Azure VMware Solution (AVS) specialized compute, specifically the AV36 offering. It enables businesses to run their VMware-based workloads on dedicated infrastructure within Microsoft Azure, providing a familiar environment with the benefits of cloud scalability and management.
IT Managers and IT Professionals in mid-market and enterprise organizations utilize this license to extend their on-premises VMware environments into Azure. It is ideal for businesses seeking to modernize their infrastructure, improve disaster recovery capabilities, or migrate complex applications without re-architecting them.
- Enhanced Performance: Access to specialized hardware configurations optimized for demanding VMware workloads.
- Hybrid Cloud Integration: Seamlessly extend your existing VMware environment into Azure.
- Simplified Management: Utilize familiar VMware tools and operational practices within the Azure cloud.
- Scalability and Flexibility: Scale your compute resources up or down based on business needs.
- Compliance and Security: Leverage Azure's robust security features and compliance certifications for your virtualized environment.
This specialized compute license is the right choice for mid-market and enterprise teams needing to run VMware workloads in Azure with enhanced performance and flexibility.
What This Enables
Enable High-Performance Virtualized Workloads
Enable teams to run demanding VMware applications, such as VDI, mission-critical databases, and line-of-business systems, with dedicated, high-performance compute resources in Azure. Streamline operations by maintaining a familiar VMware environment while benefiting from cloud scalability and agility.
virtualization platforms, hybrid cloud deployments, mission-critical applications, dedicated infrastructure
Accelerate Cloud Migration for VMware Environments
Streamline the migration of existing VMware workloads to Azure without significant re-architecture or refactoring. Automate the deployment of specialized compute nodes, reducing migration timelines and minimizing disruption to business operations.
application modernization, infrastructure consolidation, disaster recovery planning, cloud adoption strategies
Enhance Disaster Recovery and Business Continuity
Enable robust disaster recovery solutions by leveraging Azure's global infrastructure for your VMware workloads. Automate failover processes and ensure business continuity with dedicated, high-availability compute resources.
business continuity planning, high availability requirements, data protection strategies, cloud-based DR
Key Features
Specialized Compute Nodes (AV36)
Provides dedicated, high-performance hardware optimized for VMware workloads, ensuring critical applications run without performance degradation.
Azure VMware Solution Integration
Allows seamless extension of existing on-premises VMware environments into Azure, simplifying hybrid cloud management.
Subscription Licensing
Offers predictable costs and continuous access to the latest features and support through a recurring billing model.
Azure Cloud Infrastructure
Leverages Azure's global network, security, and compliance certifications for enhanced reliability and data protection.
VMware Compatibility
Supports familiar VMware vSphere, vSAN, and NSX-T components, reducing the learning curve for IT staff.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial services firms require high-performance computing for trading platforms and risk analysis, and must adhere to strict regulatory compliance standards that AVS can help meet.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run complex ERP systems and operational technology (OT) applications on VMware, benefiting from AVS for scalability and improved disaster recovery capabilities.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations manage sensitive patient data and critical applications, requiring secure, compliant, and highly available infrastructure that AVS provides.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services companies rely on robust IT infrastructure for case management and client data, benefiting from the performance and reliability of AVS for their VMware environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure VMware Solution (AVS)?
Azure VMware Solution (AVS) is a service that allows you to run VMware vSphere, vSAN, and NSX-T workloads on dedicated, bare-metal infrastructure hosted in Microsoft Azure. It provides a fully managed VMware environment in the cloud.
What does 'Specialized Compute' mean in this context?
Specialized compute refers to specific hardware configurations within AVS that are optimized for particular types of workloads. The AV36 designation indicates a particular hardware profile designed for demanding performance requirements.
How is this licensed?
This is a subscription-based software license. It is billed on a recurring basis, providing continuous access to the specialized compute resources and features of Azure VMware Solution.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
High — engineer-led
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.