Run your VMware workloads natively on Azure
Azure VMware Solution is an Azure service to redeploy and extend your VMware-based enterprise workloads to Azure. We provide the management systems, networking services, operating platform and backend infrastructure operations required to run native VMware environments at scale in Azure. Innovate with Azure’s capabilities, scale, and economics. Reuse your existing VMware tools and skills to manage your workloads on Azure without disrupting any network, security, or data protection policies. Focus on creating business value while we help you reduce costs.
We offer node configurations based on core, memory, and storage requirements. You can choose the type of node that best fits your needs. You can take advantage of Reserved Instance purchase option for one or three years for price predictability.
You can achieve even more savings with the Azure Hybrid Benefit and free Extended Security Updates to reduce your overall total cost of ownership for Azure VMware Solution.
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Prices are estimates only and are not intended as actual price quotes. Actual pricing may vary depending on the type of agreement entered with Microsoft, date of purchase, and the currency exchange rate. Prices are calculated based on US dollars and converted using London closing spot rates that are captured in the two business days prior to the last business day of the previous month end. If the two business days prior to the end of the month autumn on a bank holiday in major markets, the rate setting day is generally the day immediately preceding the two business days. This rate applies to all transactions during the forthcoming month. Sign in to the Azure pricing calculator to see pricing based on your current programme/offer with Microsoft. Contact an Azure sales specialist for more information on pricing or to request a price quote. See frequently asked questions about Azure pricing.
US government entities are eligible to purchase Azure Government services from a licensing solution provider with no upfront financial commitment, or directly through a pay-as-you-go online subscription.
Important—The price in R$ is merely a reference; this is an international transaction and the final price is subject to exchange rates and the inclusion of IOF taxes. An eNF will not be issued.
US government entities are eligible to purchase Azure Government services from a licensing solution provider with no upfront financial commitment, or directly through a pay-as-you-go online subscription.
Important—The price in R$ is merely a reference; this is an international transaction and the final price is subject to exchange rates and the inclusion of IOF taxes. An eNF will not be issued.
Azure VMware Solution
| Instance size | CPU Cores | RAM | All Flash Capacity | Hourly | 1-year Reserved | 3-year Reserved | 5-year Reserved |
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| AV36 VCF BYOL | 36 | 576 GB | 18.60 TB | $-/hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| AV36P VCF BYOL | 36 | 768 GB | 20.70 TB (all NVMe) | $-/hour | $-/hour | N/A | N/A |
| AV48 VCF BYOL | 48 | 1.00 TB | 25.60 TB (all NVMe) | $-/hour | $-/hour | $-/hour | N/A |
| AV52 VCF BYOL | 52 | 1.50 TB | 40.00 TB (all NVMe) | $-/hour | $-/hour | N/A | N/A |
| AV64 VCF BYOL | 64 | 1.00 TB | 19.20 TB (all NVMe) | $-/hour | $-/hour | $-/hour | N/A |
All AVS sizes now require customers to provide a portable VMware VCF Subscription from Broadcom. Learn more about the Broadcom licensing changes.
A minimum of three nodes are required to deploy Azure VMware Solutions (AVS) Private Cloud. Pricing shown above reflects single-node pricing only. This pricing includes the Azure infrastructure and the AVS managed service, but does not include the VMware VCF portable subscription required from Broadcom.
The use of Public IPv4 addresses can be consumed directly in Azure VMware Solution and charged based on the Public IPv4 prefix shown on Pricing - Virtual Machine IP Address Options.
You can also take advantage of unmatched Azure pricing and benefits for Windows Server and SQL Server hosted on Azure VMware Solution including Azure Hybrid Benefits and free Extended Security Updates.
AV64 Gen 1
Prerequisite: An Azure VMware Solution private cloud deployed with at least 3 nodes of AV36P, AV48 or AV52 is required prior to adding AV64. Limited availability, please work with your local sales representatives to verify availability in your region and availability zone.
AV64 Gen 2
AV64 Gen 2 is available in limited regions and does not require deployment with AV36P, AV48 or AV52. Please work with your local sales representatives to verify availability in your region and availability zone. Regions with AVS Gen 2 available.
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Frequently asked questions
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Initially you must purchase a minimum of three nodes (or instance sizes) when you provision the service for the first time.
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Customers are charged hourly each time they provision a node. You can also choose to buy reserved instances for Azure VMware Solution for one- or three-year periods.
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For all your Windows Server and SQL Server workloads on Azure VMware Solutions, you get Extended Security Updates at no additional charge for 3 years. If these workloads are deployed on-premises or on other clouds, the security updates would cost you an additional 75% of licence price of the latest versions of Windows Server and SQL Server annually. This significant cost savings frees you to invest in modernising your Windows Server and SQL Server workloads. In addition, you can take advantage of Azure Hybrid Benefit, allowing you to run your Windows Server and SQL Server workloads both on-premises and in the cloud.
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Yes, Azure VMware Solution (AVS) requires a portable VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) subscription and licence key. VMware customers with eligible VCF entitlements can transfer their subscriptions to AVS, enabling mobility between on-premises and Azure. This flexibility helps organisations modernise IT infrastructure while retaining the rights to their software. For AVS pricing and further details, contact your Microsoft account team or preferred partner.
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AVS is a fully managed service which now requires a portable VCF subscription. When you bring your VCF subscription to AVS, Microsoft installs, patches and maintains VCF as part of the AVS managed service.
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Yes VMware HCX, VCF Automation and VCF Operations (formerly Aria) are supported in the Azure VMware Solutions offering when you bring your portable VCF subscription to AVS. VMware vDefend Firewall is an add-on that can be purchased from Broadcom.
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