Microsoft Developer provides a practical demonstration of migrating virtual machines from VMware or Hyper-V environments to Azure Local using Azure Migrate, detailing configuration, appliance deployment, and process cutover.

Migrating VMs from VMware or Hyper-V to Azure Local with Azure Migrate

In this session, Microsoft Developer demonstrates how to move virtual machines (VMs) from VMware or Hyper-V to Azure Local by leveraging Azure Migrate. The session includes:

Key Steps Covered

• Configuring the Azure Migrate Project: Setting up the Azure environment to receive migrated workloads.
• Deploying Azure Migrate Appliance: Installing the necessary on-premises appliance for discovery and assessment.
• Synchronization Setup: Enabling and configuring synchronization to ensure current data is available during migration.
• Migration Execution: Running the migration process from the source platform (VMware/Hyper-V) to Azure Local.
• Final Cutover: Completing the migration with minimal downtime, finalizing state, and ensuring operational readiness.

Benefits Highlighted

• Short Downtime: Techniques to minimize service interruption during migration.
• Cost Efficiency: Migration performed without the need for expensive third-party tools.

This walkthrough is designed to help practitioners understand the full lifecycle of migrating VMs to Azure Local environments, providing actionable steps for a seamless transition.