VMware Cloud on AWS: A Promising Future for Legacy Applications
As a seasoned IT professional, I recently had the opportunity to delve into the latest book from Packt, titled “VMware Cloud on AWS Blueprint: Design, automate, and migrate VMware workloads on AWS global infrastructure.” The book provides a comprehensive overview of VMware Cloud on AWS, its features, and best practices for migrating and scaling legacy applications on this platform.
One of the most significant strengths of this book is its ability to demystify the concept of VMware Cloud on AWS and provide a clear understanding of its capabilities. The author does an excellent job of explaining the benefits of this platform, such as its ability to seamlessly migrate and scale legacy applications, while also providing a solid foundation for future growth and development.
The book is structured into three main areas: design, automation, and migration. Each section provides valuable insights and practical examples for leveraging VMware Cloud on AWS to achieve specific business outcomes. However, I noticed that the design portion of the book is somewhat distributed throughout the different chapters, with the exception of Chapter 11, which provides specific best practices and the appendix, which covers preparation before adopting VMware Cloud on AWS. A dedicated part or even a separate book focused solely on design would be beneficial for readers looking to gain a deeper understanding of this aspect.
Chapter 8, while informative, feels somewhat disconnected from the rest of the content. The chapter primarily focuses on explaining various AWS services but does not provide adequate guidance on how or when to refactor or adapt workloads to use them effectively. A more comprehensive approach to this topic would be valuable for readers looking to maximize the potential of VMware Cloud on AWS.
On the other hand, Chapter 9 is a standout section that covers automation in detail. While it could benefit from additional examples, the chapter provides a solid foundation for readers looking to automate their workloads on VMware Cloud on AWS. Chapter 10 is also noteworthy, as it dedicates an entire chapter to AWS Outpost, which is often overlooked or underappreciated. Providing a dedicated chapter for this topic is a good idea and demonstrates the book’s commitment to covering all aspects of VMware Cloud on AWS.
In conclusion, “VMware Cloud on AWS Blueprint” is an excellent resource for anyone looking to understand the capabilities and potential of VMware Cloud on AWS. While it could benefit from more examples and use cases in certain areas, the book provides a solid foundation for readers looking to leverage this platform for their legacy applications. With VMware’s continued push towards this service and its growing adoption, this book is sure to become an essential resource for anyone looking to stay ahead of the curve in the world of virtualization and cloud computing.
In addition to the book’s content, I would like to mention that VMware has announced a preview of the VMware Hybrid Cloud Extension service as an add-on service to VMware Cloud on AWS. This new offering will enable customers to adopt the latest VMware Cloud on AWS offers without the need for a full migration. This development highlights VMware’s commitment to continuously improving and expanding its offerings on this platform, further solidifying its potential for businesses of all sizes and industries.