Seamless VMware to Red Hat OpenShift Migration
Future-proof your virtualization strategy with a unified, agile platform. Expert-led migration services to transition your VMware workloads to OpenShift with confidence.
Accelerated Migration
Expert-led transition with proven methodology and automation
Zero Business Disruption
Seamless workload migration with business continuity assured
Unified Platform
Consolidate VMs and containers on a single modern platform
The Strategic Challenge
In an era of shifting virtualization economics and a relentless demand for cloud-native agility, many organizations are re-evaluating their long-standing VMware infrastructure. The traditional approach of managing separate, siloed environments for virtual machines and containers has become a significant source of operational friction. This separation often leads to increased licensing costs, duplicated effort, skill gaps, and a slower time-to-market for the modern applications that drive business innovation. The need for a unified platform that streamlines operations, reduces maintenance overhead, and accelerates development is more critical than ever. Enterprises require a clear, expert-led path to migrate their existing workloads, ensure business continuity, and empower their IT teams with a platform built for the future.
Expert-Led VMware to OpenShift Migration
The Li9 VMware to OpenShift Migration is an accelerated service designed to smoothly transition your VMware workloads to Red Hat OpenShift. Our engagement is led by Li9's Red Hat Certified Architects (RHCAs), who leverage deep expertise in migration to ensure a seamless and successful transition tailored to your specific needs. We combine proven migration tools, automation, and best practices to minimize risk and maximize the value of your new unified platform.
What You'll Receive
Upon completion of the VMware to OpenShift Migration service:
Production-Ready OpenShift Environment
A fully configured OpenShift cluster with OpenShift Virtualization enabled and validated.
Comprehensive Migration Plan
Detailed documentation outlining the strategy, tools, and processes used during the migration.
Successfully Migrated Workloads
Your selected VMware virtual machines and applications running natively on the new OpenShift platform.
Custom Automation Artifacts
All scripts and automation playbooks developed for the migration, available for your future use.
Complete Documentation & Training
Architectural diagrams, operational runbooks, and hands-on training sessions to ensure your team is fully equipped for success.
Why Choose Li9 for Your Migration Journey?
Li9 is your trusted partner for complex enterprise migrations:
Recognized experts in automation and application modernization.
Proven ability to combine industry best practices with your unique requirements.
Designated partner for both IBM and Red Hat with demonstrated expertise.
Track record of executing digital transformation roadmaps for enterprises of all sizes.
Reduce VMware licensing costs while gaining cloud-native capabilities.
Eliminate infrastructure silos and operational complexity.
Frequently Asked Questions
The timeline varies based on the number and complexity of workloads. Small migrations can complete in weeks, while large enterprise migrations may span several months. We provide a detailed timeline during the assessment phase.
We design migrations to minimize or eliminate downtime. Many workloads can be migrated with live migration capabilities, and we schedule any required maintenance windows during low-impact periods.
Most VMware workloads can be migrated to OpenShift Virtualization, including Windows and Linux VMs, database servers, application servers, and custom workloads. We assess compatibility during the planning phase.
No. OpenShift Virtualization runs your VMs as-is on the OpenShift platform. Over time, you can optionally modernize applications into containers, but it's not required for the migration.
After migration, you can reduce or eliminate VMware licensing costs. We help you plan the transition to ensure you're not paying for both platforms longer than necessary.
Comprehensive Migration Services
Li9 provides end-to-end support for your VMware exit strategy:
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