VMware on AWS: New Updates and Features
VMware on AWS has recently introduced several new updates and features that enhance the cloud experience for users. These include a reduction in cluster hosts, VMware Transit Connect with AWS Transit Gateway, and integration with AWS Secure Environment Accelerator (ASEA). Additionally, AWS Outpost is now available in Canada.
Reduction to 3 Host Clusters
With this service update, clients of VMC can now reduce their mono-AZ non-extended clusters from 4 hosts to 3 hosts. The process will eliminate any additional Elastic DRS configuration and the cluster will return to its base policy. This feature allows users to simplify their cluster management and reduce costs.
VMware Transit Connect – Intra-Regional Appairing with AWS TGW
This feature enables clients of VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC to pair their VMware Transit Connect with AWS Transit Gateway (TGW) within the same region. As a result, customers can establish high-bandwidth connectivity between their VMware SDDC cluster and AWS TGW, allowing for seamless access to AWS VPC resources at scale without incurring additional data processing fees for transmitted data via an inter-region VPN tunnel.
Integration with ASEA
The blog post mentions considerations to keep in mind when deploying VMC in an ASEA environment of AWS. ASEA is a secure environment accelerator that provides a highly available and scalable infrastructure for workloads. The integration of VMC with ASEA enables customers to leverage the security and scalability of both platforms, providing a more robust cloud experience.
AWS Outpost Availability in Canada
Finally, AWS Outpost is now available in Canada, allowing customers to deploy VMware on AWS within their own data centers. This provides users with more flexibility and control over their cloud infrastructure, enabling them to build a hybrid cloud that meets their specific needs.
In conclusion, these new updates and features from VMware on AWS offer numerous benefits for customers, including reduced cluster management, seamless access to AWS VPC resources, and increased security and scalability. With the availability of AWS Outpost in Canada, users can now deploy VMware on AWS within their own data centers, providing more flexibility and control over their cloud infrastructure.