NetApp is pleased to announce that our Disaster Recovery service now supports Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS) connected to Amazon FSx for ONTAP storage. This enhancement brings significant benefits to IT architects and professionals engaged in disaster recovery planning for VMware environments.
Amazon VMware Cloud (VMC) vs. Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS)
Understanding the differences between Amazon VMware Cloud (VMC) and Amazon Elastic VMware Service (EVS) is crucial for effective disaster recovery planning:
1. Integration and Usability:
- Amazon VMC: While VMC provides a robust platform for running VMware workloads on AWS, it has certain limitations in terms of scalability and feature set. Users may find it restrictive compared to their on-premises VMware environments.
- Amazon EVS: In contrast, Amazon EVS offers seamless integration with familiar VMware tools such as vCenter. This allows users to manage their environments with the same look, feel, and control as they would in an on-premises vCenter cluster. The usability and integration are key advantages for IT professionals looking for a more seamless and familiar management experience.
2. Scalability and Flexibility:
- Amazon VMC: VMC may impose certain scalability constraints, potentially limiting the flexibility required for dynamic enterprise environments.
- Amazon EVS: EVS removes these constraints, providing greater scalability and flexibility, which are essential for disaster recovery solutions. Users can easily scale their environments up or down as needed without worrying about feature limitations.
3. Cost Efficiency:
- Amazon VMC: The cost model for VMC can be higher due to its inherent limitations and the need for additional resources to manage those limitations.
- Amazon EVS: By integrating with Amazon FSx for ONTAP storage, EVS offers a more cost-effective solution. The native integration with NetApp's ONTAP technology ensures efficient use of storage resources, reducing overall costs.
Why Consider NetApp Disaster Recovery?
NetApp Disaster Recovery provides an efficient, cost-effective Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) solution designed for VMware workloads. Here’s why it stands out:
- Simplified Deployment and Management: As a service, NetApp Disaster Recovery eliminates the need for additional hardware or software installation, reducing operational complexities and costs.
- Non-Disruptive Testing: Conducting disaster recovery drills without impacting production systems is critical. Our service allows for non-disruptive testing, ensuring readiness without the risk of affecting your live environment.
- SnapMirror Integration: Leveraging ONTAP SnapMirror technology, NetApp Disaster Recovery offers efficient replication with incremental-forever snapshot efficiencies. This ensures optimal RPO (Recovery Point Objective) and RTO (Recovery Time Objective).
- Application-Consistent Replication: Reliable recovery for popular databases like SQL and Oracle is guaranteed through application-consistent replication.
- Cloud-Based Recovery: Supporting a cloud-based disaster recovery target eliminates the need for dedicated alternative infrastructure, significantly lowering costs and simplifying the recovery process.
With the integration of Amazon EVS and Amazon FSx for ONTAP storage, NetApp Disaster Recovery provides an enhanced, seamless, and cost-efficient disaster recovery solution. This upgrade ensures that IT professionals can manage their VMware environments with greater ease, flexibility, and confidence, making your disaster recovery plans more robust and effective.
Please visit the Disaster Recovery product page for more information.
