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VMware Cloud on AWS Blueprint

By : Oleg Ulyanov, Michael Schwartzman, Harsha Sanku
Book Image

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)
1
Part 1:VMware Cloud on AWS Foundations and VMware HCX as a Migration Tool
5
Part 2: Configuration, Maintenance, and Troubleshooting on VMware Cloud on AWS
13
Part 3: Leveraging Design Considerations and Best Practices

Understanding connectivity to the AWS cloud

VMware Cloud on AWS supports multiple options to establish connectivity to workloads running in an AWS VPC. We will take a closer look at various options, including vTWG and a connected VPC.

VMware Transit Connect

The AWS TGW service can be described as a managed router within an AWS Region. It connects using high-speed VPC attachments without the complexities of traditional routing protocols.

The AWS TGW simplifies the networking operations and supports the attachment types illustrated in the following diagram:

Figure 2.17 – AWS TGW attachment options

Figure 2.17 – AWS TGW attachment options

The primary function of an AWS Transit Gateway is to establish connectivity between Amazon VPCs, site-to-site VPNs, and AWS DX connections. The AWS TGW is capable of performing transitive routing between the various networks connected to it. To be able to route between the various networks, the TGW uses one or more TGW route tables that are populated...