Accelerate Database as a Service with new VMware Data Services Manager Proof of Value Service from AxelCore

Deploying a private cloud Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS)

Deploying a private cloud Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) is rarely just a technical challenge; it’s also an organizational one. The technology behind VMware Data Services Manager (DSM) is proven to deliver massive productivity gains;  however, many organizations find themselves stuck in pilot mode, wondering how quickly they’ll realize the value, and whether they have the talent to manage the DSM.

To bridge this gap and move customers from the lab to full-scale production, we are excited to announce the Proof of Value (PoV) for VMware Data Services Manager, delivered by our delivery partner, AxelCore.

Real-World Proof: The Broadcom IT Blueprint

The AxelCore PoV is a roadmap built on the same methodologies used by Broadcom’s Global Technology Organization (GTO). Facing a massive database sprawl across 26 divisions, Broadcom IT used DSM on VCF to move from legacy management to a production-scale DBaaS environment in just 6 weeks. 
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The result? Over $10 million in annual savings by repatriating workloads from high-cost public cloud providers. The AxelCore PoV is designed to help you replicate this success within your own environment. 

The AxelCore Perspective: Freedom and Flexibility

What sets this engagement apart is its focus on the business outcome rather than just the technical configuration. By identifying the specific “legacy debt” in your environment, AxelCore helps you quantify the freedom gained by moving to a modern, open-source-first data strategy.

Solving the Talent Gap

One of the most significant barriers to modernization is the scarcity of specialized DBA talent. AxelCore’s engagement shows you how DSM’s policy-based automation allows your existing IT infrastructure team to manage a global fleet of databases—without needing deep, platform-specific expertise. This access to a broader talent pool means your current team can focus on high-value architectural strategy rather than “keeping the lights on.”

The Engagement: 8 Weeks to a Data-Driven Roadmap

This is a high-impact, low-friction engagement designed for busy leadership teams. The 300-hour effort is managed entirely by AxelCore, requiring only 20-30 hours of total commitment from your internal resources over an 8-week period.

The Proof of Value (POV) delivers a structured five-phase journey:

1. Discover: Map your complex database-to-application dependencies.
2. Assess: Identify the “low-hanging fruit” for migration and repatriation.
3. Deploy: A live, functional deployment of DSM on your existing VCF environment.
4. Demo: Validation of “Day 2” peace-of-mind features like Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR) and automated HA.
5. Deliver: A comprehensive Proof of Value Summary and ROI analysis to present to your executive board.

The Data Migration Service also delivers a structured multi-stage process:

1. Assess: Identify the key databases to schedule for migration and/or repatriation
2. Convert: Transform legacy database schemas and code for compatibility with an open-source-first data strategy.
3. Migrate: Execute the data transfer and move converted database workloads to the DSM-managed environment on VCF.
4. Testing: Verify the performance and stability of migrated applications, validating “Day 2” peace-of-mind features like Point-in-Time Recovery (PITR) and automated HA.
5. Go Live: Final cutover to the production-scale environment to immediately begin realizing ROI.

Stop Guessing, Start Scaling

You have the vision for a modernized data estate. Now, you have the expert roadmap to execute it. Don’t let organizational friction slow your transformation.

Ready to build your roadmap? Contact your Broadcom account representative today or visit the AxelCore migration services page to download the AxelCore Service Brief and schedule your assessment.