Migrating from VMware to mCloud: A Comprehensive Guide

Introduction

Seamless Migration to a Cost-Effective, Scalable Cloud Solution

As businesses evolve, infrastructure demands change. Many organizations using VMware’s vCenter or vCloud Director are seeking cost-effective alternatives without sacrificing performance or reliability.

Micron21’s mCloud, powered by OpenStack, offers a flexible, high-performance cloud solution that reduces operational costs while enhancing scalability. With turnkey migration tools and expert support, transitioning to mCloud is seamless, ensuring minimal downtime.

This guide provides a step-by-step overview of the migration process and how Micron21 helps you move your Virtual Machines (VMs) or Virtual Data Centers (VDCs) with ease.

Why Migrate to mCloud

Switching to Micron21’s mCloud delivers significant advantages:

Cost Savings

Avoid VMware’s high licensing fees with OpenStack’s open-source infrastructure.

Scalability & Flexibility)

Adjust resources as needed to match your workload demands.

Open Standards

Prevent vendor lock-in with a fully open-source platform supporting diverse technologies.

Enhanced Features

Leverage cutting-edge cloud innovations powered by OpenStack’s active development community.

High Availability & Redundancy

mCloud offers multi-site redundancy (when selected) and automated failover to minimise downtime.

Superior Security & Compliance

Hosted in Tier IV-certified data centres, mCloud ensures enterprise security, DDoS protection, and Australian data sovereignty compliance.

Migration overview

Migrating to mCloud is Simple
Just 4 Steps to Get Started

Our experts make migrating from VMware (vCenter or vCloud Director) to mCloud simple and stress-free, guiding you every step of the way.

Step 1

Set Up the New Project

Step 2

Configure Networks & VLANs

Step 3

Establish a Temporary Migration Platform

Step 4

Migrate VMs One at a Time

Migration Steps

Step-by-Step Migration Process

Step 1: Set Up the New Project

Create a new project in the mCloud Dashboard.
Allocate resources (compute, storage, networking) based on your current VMware setup.

Step 2: Configure Networks & VLANs

Recreate your network topology in mCloud.
Set up VLANs and define subnets, IP ranges, and security groups to match existing settings.
Ensure firewall rules and policies are replicated for seamless connectivity.

Step 3: Establish a Temporary Migration Platform

Deploy a dedicated Migration VM within the new project.
Install Micron21’s migration tools to handle data transfer and disk imaging.

Step 4: Migrate VMs One at a Time

Enable CBT in VMware vCenter settings for each VM.
Create a new volume in mCloud and copy the entire disk from the VMware snapshot.
Transfer only changed blocks to keep data synchronized.
Assign correct MAC address and resource allocation
Sync the last set of changed data, shut down the source VM, inject necessary drivers, and boot the VM in mCloud.

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Post-Migration Steps

Ensuring a Smooth Transition After Migration

Once your VMs are successfully migrated to mCloud, follow these final steps to verify stability, optimize performance, and decommission old infrastructure.