Migrations (including VMware)
AWS Transform can help you migrate your virtual and bare metal server environments to Amazon EC2 by using generative AI, including VMware, Hyper-V, and other sources. An AI-powered agent accelerates each stage of your migration — from discovery and planning through network migration and server rehost — reducing the manual effort traditionally required for large-scale migrations. You interact with the agent through a conversational interface that guides you step by step, so you can focus on decisions rather than execution.
Capabilities and key features
AWS Transform offers the following capabilities and key features for migrating your server environments to AWS.
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Flexible discovery that meets you where you are, with multiple options to capture your source environment:
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Assisted discovery of your VMware environment by using collectors from AWS Application Discovery Service.
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The open-source Export for vCenter
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Importing independently collected discovery data (any source environment).
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AI-driven network migration that translates your source network configuration into a production-ready Amazon VPC architecture, so you don't have to design it from scratch.
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Intelligent migration planning that automatically groups applications and sequences migration waves, helping you move faster with fewer planning cycles.
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Automated server rehosting to run your servers natively on Amazon EC2, with guided testing and cutover workflows.
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Localized interface, allowing you to use AWS Transform for migrations in your preferred language. For more information, see Language settings.
AWS Transform supports migrating Windows and Linux servers of supported operating systems. For the full list of supported operating systems, see Supported operating systems in the AWS Transform MGN User Guide.
AWS Transform migration architecture
AWS Transform orchestrates the entire migration lifecycle from a single interface. The following diagram displays an overview of the architecture.
