Microsoft Azure VMware Solution Specialized Compute, 3-Year Subscription
This 3-year Microsoft Azure VMware Solution subscription provides specialized compute resources in US North Central for demanding enterprise workloads.
- Optimized Performance: Gain access to high-performance compute for your most critical applications.
- Azure Integration: Seamlessly extend your on-premises VMware environment into Azure.
- Scalable Infrastructure: Easily scale your VMware environment up or down as business needs change.
- Predictable Costs: Lock in pricing for three years for better budget management.
Product Overview
Product Overview
The Microsoft Azure VMware Solution (AVS) Specialized Compute subscription offers dedicated, high-performance computing resources within Azure's secure cloud environment. This solution is designed for organizations that require the familiarity and functionality of VMware vSphere while benefiting from the scalability, agility, and global reach of Microsoft Azure. It provides a fully managed VMware-based cloud infrastructure, enabling you to run your existing VMware workloads without refactoring.
This offering is ideal for businesses of all sizes, from mid-market to enterprise, that are looking to modernize their data centers, accelerate cloud migration, or implement disaster recovery solutions. It empowers IT teams to manage their virtualized environments using familiar tools and processes, while gaining access to Azure's advanced services for networking, security, and data analytics. The 3-year subscription ensures cost predictability and dedicated resource allocation.
- Dedicated Compute: Access specialized, high-performance processors optimized for demanding workloads.
- VMware Compatibility: Run your existing vSphere environments natively in Azure.
- Hybrid Cloud Capabilities: Seamlessly integrate on-premises VMware with Azure for flexibility.
- Managed Service: Benefit from Microsoft managing the underlying infrastructure for you.
- Cost Predictability: Secure a 3-year subscription for consistent budgeting.
Modernize your infrastructure and accelerate cloud adoption with a dedicated VMware environment in Azure.
What This Enables
Enable high-performance VMware workloads in Azure
Enable teams to run demanding VMware applications, such as VDI, databases, and mission-critical business systems, with dedicated, specialized compute resources. Streamline application modernization by migrating existing VMware workloads to Azure without refactoring, ensuring continuity and performance.
On-premises VMware integration, Cloud migration, Disaster recovery, Hybrid cloud deployments
Accelerate cloud migration timelines
Streamline the migration of your existing VMware infrastructure to the cloud by utilizing a familiar vSphere environment. Automate the deployment of new VMware clusters in Azure, reducing the time and effort required for infrastructure provisioning and management.
Data center extension, Cloud adoption, Application modernization, Business continuity
Enhance disaster recovery capabilities
Enable robust disaster recovery strategies by replicating your on-premises VMware workloads to a dedicated Azure environment. Protect against downtime and ensure business continuity with a fully managed, geographically distributed cloud infrastructure.
Business continuity planning, High availability, Risk mitigation, IT resilience
Key Features
Specialized Compute Instances
Gain access to high-performance processors optimized for demanding VMware workloads, ensuring superior application performance.
Native VMware vSphere Environment
Run your existing VMware applications and management tools without modification, simplifying migration and operations.
Azure Integration
Connect your AVS environment with other Azure services like networking, security, and analytics for extended capabilities.
Fully Managed Service
Benefit from Microsoft managing the underlying infrastructure, reducing your operational burden and IT overhead.
3-Year Subscription Term
Secure predictable pricing and dedicated resource allocation for three years, aiding in long-term budget planning.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require high performance and reliability for trading platforms, core banking systems, and risk management applications, which AVS Specialized Compute can provide.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Manufacturers often run complex ERP systems, SCADA, and IoT platforms on VMware that demand consistent performance and low latency, making AVS a suitable cloud extension.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations need secure, compliant, and high-performance environments for electronic health records (EHR), PACS, and research data, benefiting from AVS's capabilities.
Retail & Hospitality
Retailers and hospitality groups can leverage AVS for point-of-sale systems, inventory management, and customer relationship management applications that require consistent availability and performance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Azure VMware Solution (AVS)?
Azure VMware Solution (AVS) is a service that allows you to run VMware vSphere environments in Azure. It provides a fully integrated and managed VMware cloud infrastructure.
Who is the target customer for AVS Specialized Compute?
This solution is ideal for businesses of all sizes that currently use VMware and want to migrate to or extend their operations into the Azure cloud, especially those with performance-intensive workloads.
What are the benefits of a 3-year subscription?
A 3-year subscription provides cost predictability and locks in pricing for a longer term, which can be beneficial for budgeting and long-term strategic planning.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Medium — IT-assisted
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.