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VMware Cloud on AWS Blueprint

By : Oleg Ulyanov, Michael Schwartzman, Harsha Sanku
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VMware Cloud on AWS Blueprint

By: Oleg Ulyanov, Michael Schwartzman, Harsha Sanku

Overview of this book

If you’re looking to effortlessly transition from on-premises VMware vSphere environments or capital expenditure (CAPEX) to an agile operational expenditure (OPEX) model, trust the VMware Cloud (VMC) on AWS platform for swift re-platforming of legacy applications into cloud-native framework. This comprehensive guide addresses hybrid cloud challenges, offering detailed solutions within the VMware Cloud on AWS ecosystem. Covering the foundational architecture, software-defined data center (SDDC) components of VMware Cloud on AWS, network and security configurations, and AWS service integrations, this book lays the foundation for you to advance to vCenter management, vSAN storage policies, NSX architecture, compute policies, SDDC console management, and the EDRS mechanism for cluster scaling. You’ll also explore integrated services such as VMware HCX for migration, VMware Aria suite, Tanzu Managed Kubernetes, and disaster recovery. Further, the book takes you through VMware Cloud APIs and guides you in managing workloads with VMware Cloud on AWS Outposts. With the help of practical insights, configuration tips, and best practices, you’ll unlock the full potential of VMC on AWS. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped to successfully architect and manage VMware Cloud on AWS SDDCs, handling day-to-day operations expertly.
Table of Contents (18 chapters)
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Part 1:VMware Cloud on AWS Foundations and VMware HCX as a Migration Tool
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Part 2: Configuration, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting on VMware Cloud on AWS
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Part 3: Leveraging Design Considerations and Best Practices

AWS Outposts connectivity to AWS Region

VMC on AWS Outposts requires a persistent connection to a nearby AWS Region designated as the home region. A service link connection is set up between the Outposts rack and the home region for management and control plane traffic. The service link can also be used for data plane traffic between AWS Outposts and AWS Region workloads. Continuous service link connectivity with a minimum bandwidth of 500 Mbps (1 Gbps is recommended) is required, which can be established using either of the following options:

  • Public connectivity to the AWS Region:
    • Via the internet on-premises
    • Via the internet using an AWS Direct Connect Public Virtual Interface (VIF)
  • Private connectivity to the AWS Region:
    • Using an AWS Direct Connect private VIF

Public connectivity

VMC on AWS Outposts public service link connectivity is established using an internet connection at the on-premises organization location. The AWS Outposts rack connects to service link...