For organizations reliant on on-premises infrastructure, the transition to the cloud can be challenging. Rather than a migration, many companies seek to extend their existing IT environments, allowing for gradual scaling, enhanced capacity, and access to cloud-native tools. IDC’s recent white paper reveals how Oracle Cloud VMware Solution (OCVS) enables businesses to expand on-premises infrastructure seamlessly, creating a hybrid setup that brings the best of both worlds—cloud scalability with on-premises control.
Why Organizations are Choosing to Extend, Not Replace, Their On-Premises Infrastructure
The push for digital transformation doesn’t mean abandoning tried-and-true systems. Many organizations face high costs and operational risks when rearchitecting legacy applications. Extending existing on-premises setups with cloud capabilities allows for:
- Gradual Digital Transformation: Retain your current IT investments while accessing new cloud capabilities.
- Reduced Complexity and Cost: Avoid costly overhauls by simply augmenting infrastructure with scalable cloud options.
- Flexible, Demand-Based Scaling: IDC notes that organizations can scale as business needs grow without investing in new hardware or retooling applications.
The Oracle Cloud VMware Solution Approach
OCVS provides a hybrid environment where VMware workloads can operate natively within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) without sacrificing control or compatibility. It extends on-premises resources by creating a cloud-based VMware environment that mirrors familiar on-premises operations, enabling organizations to expand effortlessly. Key features include:
- Full Control with Root Access: OCVS grants IT teams root-level access, allowing complete control over VMware Software-Defined Data Centers (SDDC) while leveraging OCI’s cloud infrastructure.
- Scalable, Flexible Compute Options: With OCI’s diverse compute instances, including Intel, AMD, and Nvidia options, organizations can adapt to varying workload demands without purchasing additional hardware.
- Integrated Security and Compliance: OCI’s zero-trust model ensures that security protocols are consistent with on-premises standards, allowing businesses to extend infrastructure without compromising data safety.
Case Studies – How OCVS Extends Infrastructure for Diverse Industries
IDC’s white paper presents insightful examples of how OCVS effectively extends on-premises environments across various sectors. For instance, a large South American telecom company utilized OCVS to extend its infrastructure without overhauling legacy applications, achieving:
- Increased Operational Efficiency: The ability to scale storage independently from compute resources allowed the telecom company to expand storage as needed without impacting its computing capacity.
- Enhanced Network Performance for Latency-Sensitive Applications: OCVS’s fast local network connections within OCI regions minimize latency, ensuring reliable performance for applications like streaming and real-time analytics.
Future-Ready Hybrid Capabilities with OCVS
As more organizations adopt hybrid models, OCVS provides an ideal solution for meeting growing demands. IDC’s analysis emphasizes that OCVS not only extends current infrastructure but also prepares it for future needs, such as AI workloads and cloud-native applications. Benefits of extending on-premises setups with OCVS include:
- Unified Management Across Environments: OCVS integrates on-premises and cloud resources into a single management platform, making it easier for IT teams to monitor, scale, and optimize resources without new tools or workflows.
- Support for High-Demand Applications: With OCI’s proximity to services like Autonomous Database, Exadata, and other high-performance resources, OCVS allows organizations to quickly add capabilities for AI, machine learning, and analytics while maintaining legacy systems.
Extend Without Limits with Oracle Cloud VMware Solution
Oracle Cloud VMware Solution empowers organizations to extend their on-premises infrastructure without the disruption of a full migration. With OCI’s scalability and VMware compatibility, businesses can scale, improve performance, and prepare for future demands—all while maintaining control over their established IT environments. For organizations exploring hybrid models, OCVS represents a powerful option for an extended, future-ready infrastructure.
