VMware Cloud on AWS

VMware Cloud on AWS at AWS re:Invent 2023

After wrapping up a successful VMware Explore 2023 Barcelona, now we are heading to AWS re:Invent 2023 – one of the biggest tech conferences in Las Vegas where you will hear about the latest innovations in cloud industry. And like every year, VMware Cloud on AWS has a big presence at the event. In this blog, I am going to share some of the key sessions on VMware Cloud on AWS that you should not miss.

Breakout Session and workshop you should not miss:

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1. HYB206-S | 5 architectural innovations in VMware Cloud on AWS that you can’t miss (sponsored by VMware)

Digital transformation, cost optimization, application modernization—where should you start? VMware Cloud on AWS is a one-stop, cost-effective solution. It’s the fastest and safest path for your cloud transformation journey. In this session, get an overview and architectural details of VMware Cloud on AWS and dive deep on networking aspects. Learn how to plan and design workload migrations and what the different migration strategies are. Also learn how to protect your workloads in case of a disaster and how to modernize applications with AWS services. This presentation is brought to you by VMware, an AWS Partner.

2. COP104-S | Explore and migrate with VMware Cloud on AWS (sponsored by VMware)

Thinking of shutting down an existing data center or extending on-premises infrastructure to the cloud? VMware can help. With VMware Cloud on AWS, accelerate your cloud migration journey in the simplest and fastest manner that’s also cost-effective. Join this workshop to gain hands-on experience setting up the fundamentals for this service and learn how to migrate workloads to VMware Cloud on AWS. In this workshop, learn how to set up your VMware software-defined data center, how to use the latest capabilities to migrate workloads, what migration options you have, how to scale storage independent of compute, and much more. You must bring your laptop to participate. This presentation is brought to you by VMware, an AWS Partner.

And apart from these sessions, we have lot of other exciting sessions and workshops as well. So please bookmark these on your agenda!

Breakout Sessions:

  • ENT101 | An enterprise cloud journey: Speed and scale with VMware Cloud on AWS

Speed and scale are critical success factors in an organization’s digital transformation. Maximizing existing resources while adopting the benefits of the cloud is possible with VMware Cloud on AWS. Join this session to explore an enterprise’s successful journey toward digital transformation, where a streamlined approach solved pre-migration challenges. Discover how you can use existing hardware, migrate without rewriting applications, and maximize existing skills using VMware Cloud on AWS. Gain insights into efficient strategies for managing large-scale migrations within tight timelines, drawing from the experiences of AWS and a prominent industry leader.

  • ENT102 | Fueling resilience: Phillips 66’s journey with VMware Cloud on AWS

Navigating change and embracing innovation are crucial to achieving business success. VMware Cloud on AWS has empowered organizations globally to accelerate their paths to the cloud while improving resilience and enabling business transformation. Hear directly from AWS and Phillips 66 on how you can approach complex cloud migrations, help ensure data protection, and gain a competitive edge in industries bounded in legacy systems. Get inspired by Phillip 66’s fast and scalable cloud adoption journey and learn practical tips for how to apply these insights to your own migration.

Workshops:

  • ENT313-R | A deep dive into backup and data protection for VMware Cloud on AWS

Are you equipped to manage unexpected events that may disrupt your applications? Establishing robust backup and data protection strategies is crucial as you adopt more hybrid cloud environments. Join this workshop to delve into the world of data protection for VMware Cloud on AWS. Hear experts discuss how trusted security in the cloud is achieved through the shared responsibility model. With practical hands-on exercises, learn how AWS Backup can help you protect and reliably migrate your workloads. Gain valuable experience with AWS and VMware solutions that will help you implement effective strategies to protect your data. You must bring your laptop to participate.

  • ENT329 | Scale VMware Cloud on AWS without adding nodes

Identifying the best storage option is critical in unlocking flexibility and enhancing performance of VMware Cloud on AWS workloads. In this workshop, gain practical skills and learn how to scale a VMware Cloud on AWS SDDC with a variety of AWS storage services. With hands-on exercises as you work in small teams, learn how to identify the right storage options for different use cases and optimize your cloud infrastructure. AWS experts walk you through the creation of storage solutions such as Amazon FSx, AWS DataSync, and more. You must bring your laptop to participate.

Builder’s Sessions

  • STG405-R | Rightsizing VMware Cloud compute and storage

As VMware Cloud on AWS adoption accelerates, organizations are finding the need to scale capacity for storage-heavy workloads. In this hands-on session, familiarize yourself with how to scale cloud storage independently of cloud compute to reduce and control costs. Come see how to lower your TCO and integrate Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP with your workloads running on VMware Cloud on AWS as a supplemental datastore. You must bring your laptop to participate.

Chalk Talks/Lightening Talks:

  • ENT235 | Migrations in action with VMware Cloud on AWS

In this follow-up demonstration to ENT101, see how you can migrate vSphere-based virtual machines both in and out of AWS. VMware Cloud on AWS users have always been able to migrate their workloads on premises to the cloud as they are, without the need for replatforming and rearchitecting. Join this lightning talk to see how easy it can be to migrate your virtual machines to VMware Cloud on AWS with VMware Hybrid Cloud Extension (HCX) in real time.

  • ENT320 | Advanced hybrid network architectures for VMware Cloud on AWS

Organizations that prioritize secure, scalable, and resilient network architectures are positioned to deliver high-quality services to customers and safeguard their data and operations. Establishing hybrid connectivity is a highly critical part of any cloud migration journey. If you plan to run or are currently running vSphere-based hybrid environments between on-premises and VMware Cloud on AWS, discover how to construct robust network architectures using AWS Direct Connect, AWS Site-to-Site VPN, AWS Transit Gateway, and VMware Transit Connect. Delve into advanced concepts like ingress/egress security via security appliances, multi-tenancy with custom tier-1 gateways, and scaling bandwidth via multi-edge SDDCs.

  • ENT209-R | Are you well-architected? Enhance VMware workload migration with AWS

Are you looking for actionable insights to successfully migrate to the cloud? Join this chalk talk for a discussion on how to assess VMware workloads for cloud readiness and best practices to consider for successfully running VMware workloads in the cloud using the AWS Well-Architected Framework. Explore how to create a robust migration plan with the AWS Well-Architected Framework and apply the six pillars—operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainability—to your workload design. Whether you’re a cloud architect, IT professional, or decision-maker, this talk is intended to help you successfully migrate VMware workloads to the cloud.

  • ENT317 | Microsoft migration paths with Amazon EC2 and VMware Cloud on AWS

If you’re running Microsoft workloads on premises, you have several options for migrating them to AWS. In this chalk talk, learn about the technical and business advantages of using popular migration destinations, such as Amazon EC2, VMware Cloud on AWS, and other managed services. Discover ways to optimize as you migrate and learn about common modernization paths organizations take. There will be an opportunity to ask questions about your migration.

Ancillary Event:

Keynote Viewing Breakfast Reception: Tue- Nov 28, 2023: 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Join us for a hot breakfast and enjoy a livestream of Adam Selipsky’s keynote at Hospitality Suite #3-736 at The Palazzo Hotel. Have conversation with VMware leaders and learn more about VMware’s hybrid cloud vision and strategy. Register here.

Don’t miss this opportunity to:

  • Meet the VMware Leadership Team and VMware Cloud Experts
  • Network with your peers in a casual environment
  • Discuss the latest news and insights from the keynote

Expo Floor:

At VMware booth on the expo floor, you will get a chance to see lot of exciting demos live in action and you can talk to VMware SMEs to get your questions answered. And attend the theater sessions and get a chance to win some cool raffle prizes.

Meetings Program:

We have a meetings program at re:Invent where you can meet with VMware Executives, Product Managers, Solution Architects and Technical SMEs. So please ask your VMware/AWS representative to setup an in-person meeting with VMware experts at the event. Or you can request for a meeting directly here- Request a meeting

What’s Next:

If you have not yet registered for AWS re:Invent 2023, please Register Now. Once registered, reserve your seat for VMware Cloud on AWS sessions mentioned above as the spots are getting filled up very fast.

Looking forward to seeing you at AWS re:Inevnt 2023. Meanwhile, if you would like to get more information about VMware Cloud on AWS, here are some more learning resources for you:

Sonali Desai

Sonali Desai is part of a Product Marketing team for VMware Cloud Foundation at VMware by Broadcom, Inc. Sonali has been working in IT industry for more than 15 years…

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