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Recently, I have installed several template virtual machines in my lab. My primary objective is to automate large-scale migrations to the AWS Cloud using the AWS CloudEndure Migration Factory Solution. The secondary objective is to test VMware HCX-based migrations to Cloud. This article gives you an idea of how to prepare a vSAN-based nested LAB to achieve similar goals.
I am building my lab to support testing cloud migration tools. It is not only for "legacy" VMs but cloud native workloads as well. I deployed ESXi7 on nested Workstation 16, added Synology NAS via NFS to store ISOs, built core infra like DC on Windows Server 2022, and thought about the proper diagramming tool that supports the hybrid design and automated deployment.
I have activated my GCP sandbox. Received an extra $100! Impressive welcome screen with offerings. The first service I am going to test is Migrate for Compute Engine API to better understand how to move complex workloads from VMware. How are different sources such as Hyper-V (Azure Stack HCI) or KVM supported?
This is a comparison of whether the 10-year-old server hardware can keep up with today's desktop computers. The nested virtualized lab seemed better on the Desktop.
Storage is key, speaking as an ex-Virtana employee. If you want to build a fast and great lab, you need to understand your options in this area.