Azure VMware Solution (AVS) allows organizations to move their VMware workloads from on-premises datacenters to Azure seamlessly. It enables the integration of additional Azure services while using familiar VMware tools for management. This solution helps maintain continuity and scalability for VMware workloads on a global Azure infrastructure.

AVS offers a cost-effective approach for running Windows Server and SQL Server on VMware. Microsoft customers can reduce datacenter costs by bringing existing licenses to Azure, locking in pricing for predictable workloads, and protecting older Windows Server and SQL Server workloads at no additional cost. This can lead to savings of up to 85% with the Azure Hybrid Benefit.

AVS allows organizations to migrate to the cloud at their own pace, offering the choice to determine which workloads to move and when. This platform symmetry provides control over the transformation process, enabling businesses to rethink their cloud journey without the need to re-architect applications, thus minimizing costs and risks associated with migration.