The AWS Summit London 2025 highlighted groundbreaking advancements in cloud modernization, particularly in VMware workload transformation using Amazon Q Developer. This AI-powered solution simplifies migration, automates modernization, and reduces migration timelines significantly.
You Should Know: Key Steps & Commands for VMware Modernization with AWS
- Setting Up Amazon Q Developer for VMware Migration
To begin modernizing VMware workloads, ensure you have:
- AWS CLI configured with the necessary permissions.
- Amazon Q Developer access enabled in your AWS account.
AWS CLI Setup:
aws configure Enter AWS Access Key, Secret Key, Region (e.g., eu-west-2 for London)
2. Automating VMware Transformation with Amazon Q
Amazon Q Developer uses AI-driven agents to analyze and refactor VMware workloads.
Sample AWS CLI Command to Initiate Migration:
aws q-developer start-migration --vmware-source "vcenter.example.com" --target-aws-account "123456789012"
3. Monitoring Migration Progress
Track the modernization process using AWS Systems Manager (SSM):
aws ssm describe-association --association-id "your-association-id"
4. Post-Migration Optimization
After migration, optimize performance with AWS Compute Optimizer:
aws compute-optimizer get-recommendation-summaries --region eu-west-2
5. Securing Migrated Workloads
Apply AWS Security Hub best practices:
aws securityhub enable-security-hub --region eu-west-2
What Undercode Say
The integration of AI-powered agents in cloud modernization marks a paradigm shift in IT infrastructure. Key takeaways:
– Amazon Q Developer reduces manual effort in VMware migrations.
– Automated refactoring ensures compatibility with AWS-native services.
– Security and compliance are streamlined via AWS-native tools.
Relevant Linux/Windows Commands for Further Exploration:
Check VMware VM status (Linux) vmware-toolbox-cmd stat session
Windows VMware check Get-VM | Format-Table -AutoSize
Prediction
As AI-driven cloud modernization matures, enterprises will shift from manual migrations to fully automated, AI-assisted transitions, reducing downtime and costs by over 60% in the next three years.
Expected Output:
A fully automated VMware-to-AWS migration with minimal manual intervention, optimized performance, and enhanced security.
Reference: Amazon Q Developer Documentation
References:
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