Google Migrate for Anthos and GKE
Modernize traditional applications to containers in Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) or Anthos.
Overview
Migrate for Anthos and GKE is a Google Cloud tool that automates the process of migrating virtual machines (from on-premises, AWS, or Azure) and modernizing them to run as containers on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) or Anthos. It handles the transformation of the application, its data, and configuration with minimal manual effort.
✨ Key Features
- Automated VM to container (V2C) migration
- Application discovery and assessment
- Data migration and synchronization
- Day-2 operations support (logging, monitoring)
- Minimal application source code changes required
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with Google Cloud ecosystem (GKE, Anthos)
- Automated modernization capabilities
- No cost for the migration software itself
Unique Value: Provides a fast track to application modernization by automatically containerizing existing VM-based applications for Google's Kubernetes platforms.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Lift-and-shift migration of web applications to GKE
- Modernizing Java applications running on Tomcat
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications that cannot be containerized
- Migrating directly between non-GCP Kubernetes clusters
🏆 Alternatives
Focuses specifically on modernizing applications into containers for GKE/Anthos, whereas competitors may offer broader, more generic VM migration.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Google Cloud Support Tiers tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: The migration processing itself is free. Users pay for the Google Cloud resources used during and after migration (e.g., GKE clusters, storage).
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