Google Cloud VMware Engine
Run VMware workloads natively on Google Cloud
Overview
Google Cloud VMware Engine is a first-party service that allows organizations to migrate and run their VMware workloads natively in Google Cloud. It provides a dedicated, private VMware Software-Defined Data Center (SDDC) on Google Cloud's infrastructure. While not a standalone DRaaS product, it is a key enabler for disaster recovery, allowing customers to use their existing VMware tools and skills to replicate workloads from on-premises to a dedicated VMware environment in Google Cloud for recovery.
✨ Key Features
- Dedicated VMware SDDC (vSphere, vSAN, NSX-T)
- Run on Google Cloud bare metal infrastructure
- Use familiar VMware tools (vCenter, HCX)
- High-speed networking and 99.99% uptime SLA
- Integration with Google Cloud services (e.g., BigQuery, AI Platform)
- Supports third-party DR tools like Zerto and Veeam
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Runs on Google's high-performance, private global network.
- Deep integration with Google Cloud's data analytics and machine learning services.
- Provides full operational consistency with on-premises VMware environments.
Unique Value: Seamlessly migrate or extend your on-premises VMware environment to Google Cloud without changing your applications, tools, or processes.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Establishing a DR site in Google Cloud for an on-prem VMware data center.
- Migrating production applications to the cloud without re-architecting them.
- Using Google Cloud as a secondary site for business continuity.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not using the VMware stack
- Customers looking for a simple, low-cost DRaaS solution for a few servers
🏆 Alternatives
Provides a native VMware experience on Google's differentiated network and allows for unique integrations with services like BigQuery.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Google Cloud Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
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