VMware on OVHcloud: Compare vSphere and VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF)

Q: Which VMware solution is best for small businesses?

For small businesses, Public VMware Cloud Foundation as-a-Service (Public VCF as-a-Service) is an ideal choice. It offers essential virtualization capabilities in a cost-effective, multi-tenant solution, allowing businesses to consolidate their IT infrastructure without a significant upfront investment. OVHcloud provides flexible, scalable VMware solutions, enabling small businesses to start with VMware products and scale as their needs grow.

Q: What is the difference between Public VCF as-a-Service and Private VCF as-a-Service?

Public VCF as-a-Service runs VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) in a public cloud environment, offering a shared infrastructure managed by OVHcloud. It provides businesses with the flexibility and scalability of the cloud while leveraging VMware’s tools and technologies. Private VCF as-a-Service operates on a dedicated private cloud infrastructure, offering greater control and security. It is ideal for businesses with strict compliance or data privacy requirements, providing an isolated cloud platform with tailored configurations. This offering is similar to OVHcloud Managed VMware vSphere.

VMware on OVHcloud comparison

Get started with VMware on OVHcloud by choosing from the following products powered by VMware Cloud Foundation.

	Public VCF as-a-Service From (1)$399/month More details Contact us	Managed VMware vSphere From $2438/month More details Order
General Service Features
Type	Public Cloud Powered by VMware Cloud Foundation	Hosted Private Cloud Powered by VMware
Core Functionality	Virtual machine management Resource allocation	Host/Data store management Virtual machine management Resource allocation
Main Interface	VMware Cloud Director	VMware vSphere Client
Management and licensing
VMware Cloud Foundation license	Included	Included
Managed by OVHcloud	Host and data store management Hardware configuration, supervision, and maintenance Security updates, version upgrades, and platform configuration	Hardware configuration, supervision, and maintenance Security updates, version upgrades, and platform configuration
Access and Infrastructure
Interfaces	VMware Cloud Director API	VMware vSphere VMware NSX VMware vSAN VMware Aria Ops API / Terraform
Tenancy	Multi tenant	Single tenant
Scalability and Capacity
Starter Pack	Pack of resources (vCPU/RAM) + 1TB of standard storage + Public IP address	Pack of Hosts + 2 data stores of 3TB + Public IP address
Incremental growth	Per pack of resources (vCPU/RAM) Per additional storage resource	Per host Per data store
Network and Connectivity
Network - Public Bandwidth	Up to 5 Gbps Unmetered included	Up to 10 Gbps Unmetered included
vRack Network - Private Bandwidth	Up to 5 Gbps Unmetered included	Compatible with vRack private network
Options	Microsoft License Managed Veeam Public IP addresses	Microsoft License Managed Veeam Backup Zerto Disaster Recovery Public IP addresses
Commitments and Certifications
SLA	99.95%	99.95%
Data center Availability	USA (2), France (3), Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Canada (2)	USA (2), France (3), Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Canada (2)
Certification	-	ISO 27001, ISO 27017, ISO 27018, ISO 27701 and SOC I and II type 2
Certification per sector		PCI DSS, HDS (Europe, UK & Canada), HIPAA (USA)

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Pinnacle tier partner – Broadcom Advantage Partner Program

OVHcloud holds the highest qualification (Pinnacle tier) in the Broadcom Advantage Partner Program for Cloud Providers in many countries across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC. This strong partnership is built on our expertise in handling large VMware environments and our commitment to helping customers upgrade their infrastructure, drive innovation, and improve the stability of their environments by adopting VMware technologies.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I migrate my existing VMware environment to the cloud?

Yes, OVHcloud supports VMware-based cloud migrations using solutions like Veeam and Zerto. These tools ensure a simple transition of your VMware workloads, whether moving to a private or hybrid cloud. OVHcloud’s expert team provides guidance and support throughout the migration process, ensuring a smooth transition for your applications and data. Additionally, OVHcloud partners with leading service providers to offer tailored consulting, migration support, and infrastructure management, helping your VMware environment run efficiently.

What support options are available for VMware products?

OVHcloud offers dedicated support for VMware products, including 24/7 access to technical experts for onboarding, troubleshooting, product updates, and optimization.

Which VMware solution is best for small businesses?

For small businesses, Public VMware Cloud Foundation as-a-Service (Public VCF as-a-Service) is an ideal choice. It offers essential virtualization capabilities in a cost-effective, multi-tenant solution, allowing businesses to consolidate their IT infrastructure without a significant upfront investment. OVHcloud provides flexible, scalable VMware solutions, enabling small businesses to start with VMware products and scale as their needs grow.

What is the difference between Public VCF as-a-Service and Private VCF as-a-Service?

Public VCF as-a-Service runs VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) in a public cloud environment, offering a shared infrastructure managed by OVHcloud. It provides businesses with the flexibility and scalability of the cloud while leveraging VMware’s tools and technologies.
Private VCF as-a-Service operates on a dedicated private cloud infrastructure, offering greater control and security. It is ideal for businesses with strict compliance or data privacy requirements, providing an isolated cloud platform with tailored configurations. This offering is similar to OVHcloud Managed VMware vSphere.