Deploying and Configuring HCX in Azure VMware Solution

Azure VMware Solution (AVS) no longer comes with VMware HCX Advanced and its Cloud Manager already set up. Instead, you will need to add it as an add-on through the Azure portal. You will still need to download the HCX Connector OVA and set up the virtual appliance on your vCenter Server on-premises. VMware HCX supports up to 25 site pairings in each edition (Advanced and Enterprise) on-premises to cloud or cloud to cloud. HCX Advanced is the default edition in AVS, but you may request HCX Enterprise by submitting a support request to Microsoft support. The HCX Enterprise service may be disabled or turned off; however, HCX Advanced is included in the node fee.

VMware HCX is an application mobility platform for migrating applications, rebalancing workloads, and ensuring business continuity across data centers and clouds.

The following migration types are supported by HCX:

• Cold migration – Offline migration of...